in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
12. Through whom we have boldness. The honor of reconciling the Father to the whole world must be given to Christ. From the effects of this grace its excellence is demonstrated; for faith, which is possessed by Gentiles in common with Jews, admits them into the presence of God.
I suffer as Christ's prisoner for preaching that the gospel's privileges belong to believing Gentiles no less than Jews. Though the world condemns me and cast me into prison, Christ owns His servants in their suffering; faithful ministers must dispense His sacred truths, however disagreeable to some, whatever the cost to themselves.
AI summary
Commenting on Ephesians 3:1-13
In whom we have boldness and access,.... Into the holy of holies, to the throne of grace there, and to God the Father, as seated on it: Christ is the way of access; union to him gives right of access; through his mediation his people have audience of God, and acceptance with him, both of person and service: and this access is with boldness; which...