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We can approach God boldly and confidently. This means we can come into God's presence without fear or hesitation. This boldness in approaching God is not because of the good things we have done. Instead, our confidence comes from Christ's sacrifice for our sins. When Jesus died on the cross, his sacrifice was all-sufficient (see 2:18; Hebrews 4:14–16; 10:19–23; 1 Peter 3:18; 1 John 4:14).
Paul pauses his thought in 3:1 to talk about his role in God's plan. When Paul first converted, God gave him the special task of sharing his grace with the gentiles (see Acts 9:15–16; 22:14–15, 21; 26:17–18; Romans 1:5; 11:13–14; 15:15–18; Galatians 1:15–16; 2:7–9; Colossians 1:25–27; 1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 4:17).
Paul explains his special job in God's plan that has existed forever. His role is to announce God's grace to gentiles (non-Jewish people).
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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Haggai, Book of Letter to the Ephesians Mystery
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Access Access to God is by Christ Access to God: Obtained Through Faith Access to God: Saints Have, with Confidence Approaching God Assurance: Produced by Faith Boldness of the Righteous Faith in Christ Faith: Through It Is: Access to God God: Access To God: Grace of Holy Boldness is Through Faith in Christ Holy Boldness: Have, in Prayer Prayer: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Privileges of Saints: Access to God by Christ Trust of Saints Is in Christ