The Purpose of the Church"That" introduces us to a purpose clause.

*"Now" gives us the time frame of reference.

*"Manifold" is multi-faceted, as a cut gem.

*"Rulers and authorities" are classes of angelic beings that have to do with man and his world.

*"Heavenly realms" tells us that we are here for all of creation, in heaven and on earth, to observe, in order that they might know more of God.

*"According to" is a standard or norm.

*"His eternal purpose" states that this position of the Church is an expression of His eternal will.

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