The Book Of Ephesians – Chapter 3
Teaching Booklet (Continuation)
The Mystery Revealed: Christ Within, the Indwelling Fullness of God Aramaic Meaning vs Greek Expression vs Hebrew Foundation
Minister Christopher Robert Holder
Testimony of God Ministries Inc.
Dated: April 20, 2026
Part I – Scripture Foundation (KJV & NKJV)
Ephesians 3:14–19
KJV
“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ… That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith… that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.”
NKJV
“For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ… that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you… may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
Part II – The Central Theme: The Mystery
Mystery
- Aramaic: Raza (rah-zah)
- Greek: Mystērion
- Hebrew: ס דוֹ (Sod)
Greek Meaning:
Hidden truth now revealed.
Hebrew Meaning (Sod):
Secret counsel of God, divine hidden wisdom shared with the initiated.
Aramaic Meaning (Raza):
A hidden spiritual reality that is unveiled inwardly, not taught outwardly.
Revelation:
The “mystery” is not information—
It is an awakening within your spirit.
Part III – Verses 1–6: The Mystery Explained
Ephesians 3:6 (KJV)
“That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs… and partakers of his promise in Christ…”
Key Terms
Fellowheirs
- Aramaic: Yarthe d’khada
- Greek: Synklēronoma
- Hebrew: יָרַשׁ (Yarash)
To inherit, possess, receive.
Partakers
- Aramaic: Shutaphin
- Greek: Symmetocha
- Hebrew: חָבַר (Chabar)
To join, unite, share together.
Revelation
This is not inclusion into a religion—
It is participation in divine life itself.
Part IV – Verses 7–12: The Grace And Access
Grace
- Aramaic: Taybutha
- Greek: Charis
- Hebrew: חֵן (Chen)
Divine favor flowing from God’s nature.
Access
- Aramaic: Qurbana
- Greek: Prosagōgē
- Hebrew: קָרַב (Qarab)
To draw near, come close.
Revelation
Access is not granted later—
You are already brought near into God’s presence.
Part V – Verses 14–17: Christ Dwelling Within
Dwell
- Aramaic: Sharā (sha-rah)
- Greek: Katoikeō
- Hebrew: שָׁכַן (Shakan)
Hebrew Insight (Shakan)
To dwell, abide, settle — root of Shekinah (divine presence).
Revelation
Christ does not visit—
He dwells permanently within you.
Heart
- Aramaic: Lebba
- Greek: Kardia
- Hebrew: לֵב (Lev)
Inner being, core identity, spiritual center.
Revelation
God does not dwell in the mind—
He dwells in the deep center of your being.
Part VI – Verses 17–19: The Love Of Christ
Love
- Aramaic: Hubba
- Greek: Agapē
- Hebrew: אַהֲבָה (Ahavah)
Hebrew Meaning
Love expressed through action, covenant, devotion.
Aramaic Meaning
Divine love flowing as life itself.
Revelation
This love is not emotional—
It is the very essence of God flowing through you.
Know
- Aramaic: Yada
- Greek: Ginoskō
- Hebrew: יָדַע (Yada)
To know by experience, intimacy, union.
Revelation
To “know” God is not intellectual—
It is union and direct experience.
Part VII – The Fullness Of God
Fullness
- Aramaic: Malyutha
- Greek: Plērōma
- Hebrew: מְלֹא (Melo)
That which fills completely, total expression.
Ephesians 3:19 (KJV)
“…that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.”
Revelation
This is the highest truth:</P
You are not partially filled—
You are called to be completely filled with God Himself.
Part IX – The Full Revelation (Chapter 3)
The Greek Emphasis
- Mystery revealed
- Theology of inclusion
- Grace and access
- Love of Christ
The Hebrew Foundation
- Covenant relationship
- Dwelling presence (Shekinah)
- Experiential knowing (Yada)
- Fullness of God
The Aramaic Revelation
- Christ within
- Inner awakening
- Union with God
- Divine life expressed through man
The Mystery Revealed
Ephesians Chapter 3 is not about:
- Learning doctrine
- Religious identity
- External worship
It is about:
- Christ dwelling within you
- Experiencing God directly
- Becoming filled with divine fullness
Final Declaration
You are not separated from God.
According to the deeper revelation:
- סוֹד (Sod) — The mystery is revealed in you
- שָׁכַן (Shakan) — God dwells in you
- אַהֲבָה (Ahavah) — Divine love flows through you
- מְלֹא (Melo) — You are filled with God
CONCLUSION
The Apostle Paul was unveiling the greatest truth:
Christ is not outside you — Christ is within you.