The unintentional sin offering. What was Israel to do if an anointed priest sinned? Or if the whole congregation sinned? Or if an elder, judge, prophet, king, chief musician, head of a tribe, or some other leader sinned? Or if a common person sinned? 

The apostle Paul prays for believers to grow and mature as 1) the Spirit strengthens them, 2) Christ dwells in them, 3) They are rooted and grounded in love, 4) They comprehend the love of Christ, 5) They experience the love of Christ, 6) They are filled with the fullness of God. 

I. The perspective we need, vv7-8a II. The content we pass along, vv8b-9. The anticipated results, vv10-11. The ongoing invitation, vv12-13. 

I. Determined to demonstrate II. Delivered from death III. Dispatched as a disciple

I. From infliction to conviction II. From conviction to affliction III. From affliction to redemption

The Apostle Paul tells us God's Mystery. And he compels us to believe because I. The mystery is so good, v6. II. The mystery is certainly true, vv3-5. III. The mystery is worth suffering for, vv1-2.

I. Peace with God is a consequence of atonement. II. Peace with God should be celebrated with thanksgiving. III. Peace with God brings communion.

I. The church is the new community of God, v19. II. The church is the kingdom of God, v19. III. The church is the family of God, v19b. IV. The church is the temple of God, vv19-22.  

I. How we're made acceptable to God II. The sign of our acceptance before God.

I. Christ is our Peace. II. Christ makes peace by breaking down, abolishing, creating, and reconciling. III. Use this peace by receiving it, and using it.