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.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/new-testament-episodes-31-40/YouTube: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BYPlease rate and review the podcast!00:00 Part 1–Dr. Matthew Richardson01:56 Introduction of Dr. Matthew Richardson03:39 The city of Ephesus05:52 Roman armor08:27 Paul’s introduction to the letter09:59 Come, Follow Me beginnings13:44 Paul and Mormon parallels14:07 Dr. Richardson shares a personal story about his dad’s letters15:47 Becoming a new creature17:14 Predestination and the fabric of conversion22:49 Magic vs mysteries24:59 Conversion and great mysteries27:25 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 fast40:17 Dr. Richardson shares a personal story about love44:07 The dispensation of the fulness of times47:02 Administration of the gospel49:46 the last days and “knowledge of truth”51:17 Distractions52:42 Crisis vs decision54:56 Dr. Richardson shares a story about Elder Eyring57:59 Conversion and commitment58:58 Dr. Richardson shares a story about his recent mission59:42 Marriage vows and misunderstanding Paul’s words1:04:52 Children of light and reverence1:08:21 Prophets are for our benefit1:11:16 Dr. Richardson shares a personal story about President Nelson1:12:40 No more strangers in Christ and remove bias and prejudice 1:16:22 End of Part 1–Dr. Matthew RichardsonThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com