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Sep 2023
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Ephesians Part 1 • Dr. Matthew Richardso...

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How does conversion rely upon revelation and revelators? Dr. Matthew Richardson examines Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, discusses conversion, and how God reveals mysteries through revelation to His children.

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  • 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Matthew Richardson
  • 01:56 Introduction of Dr. Matthew Richardson
  • 03:39 The city of Ephesus
  • 05:52 Roman armor
  • 08:27 Paul’s introduction to the letter
  • 09:59 Come, Follow Me beginnings
  • 13:44 Paul and Mormon parallels
  • 14:07 Dr. Richardson shares a personal story about his dad’s letters
  • 15:47 Becoming a new creature
  • 17:14 Predestination and the fabric of conversion
  • 22:49 Magic vs mysteries
  • 24:59 Conversion and great mysteries
  • 27:25 God shares all 
  • 29:04 “Unfolding the Mysteries through Revelation”
  • 30:40 Lehi as a “visionary man”
  • 34:58 Paul is a “prisoner of Christ”
  • 38:01 God’s answers aren’t fast
  • 40:17 Dr. Richardson shares a personal story about love
  • 44:07 The dispensation of the fulness of times
  • 47:02 Administration of the gospel
  • 49:46 the last days and “knowledge of truth”
  • 51:17 Distractions
  • 52:42 Crisis vs decision
  • 54:56 Dr. Richardson shares a story about Elder Eyring
  • 57:59 Conversion and commitment
  • 58:58 Dr. Richardson shares a story about his recent mission
  • 59:42 Marriage vows and misunderstanding Paul’s words
  • 1:04:52 Children of light and reverence
  • 1:08:21 Prophets are for our benefit
  • 1:11:16 Dr. Richardson shares a personal story about President Nelson
  • 1:12:40 No more strangers in Christ and remove bias and prejudice 
  • 1:16:22 End of Part 1–Dr. Matthew Richardson

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