Paul wants the Ephesian church (and us) not just to know about these realities, but to know the Provider of those Realities. And how he provides. In this passage, we see benefits and a change that happens in us—but that change happens by the Spirit of God. In seminary, we were reminded over and over 2 Timothy 4:2: “Preach the Word!” “Preach the Word!” And we must, but that Word must be accompanied by the Spirit of the living God that inspires the Word and changes our hearts to receive Him!