One of the most passionate letters written by the apostle Paul, Philippians is filled with joy and hope. A window to Paul’s own bosom, the book of Philippians is likely to have been written around 62 A.D. while the apostle was imprisoned in Rome. Named after Phillip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the […]

As Paul wraps up his letter to the Ephesian church we are now blessed with a most passionate closing. In the previous chapters the apostle called on his audience to walk in unity, in truth and holiness and in love. Paul then instructed husbands, wives and children to love and respect one another. HE also […]

As we enter the last chapter of Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church we are now blessed to find out God commands to Children, Fathers, Servants and Masters. Previously Paul wrote about expectations upon all Christians, then addressed husbands and wives. Now the apostle focuses on children reminding them of the commandment by which children […]

In the fifth chapter of his letter to the Ephesians the apostle Paul now continues to describe the attributes of the Christian walk. Previously he called on his audience to walk in unity, in truth and holiness. Now he addresses walking in love, in light and in wisdom. Paul continues his epistle with specifics as […]

In the previous chapters of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians we found out about the mystery revealed to the Gentiles and Jews through the pen of the apostle. We read about the prayers and blessings Paul bestowed upon his readers. In the first verses of the fourth chapter we also were made aware of our […]

So far in this letter to the Ephesian church the apostle Paul focused on doctrine. As we move into the second half of this new testament book the apostle now addresses our responsibilities as believers. In chapters 1-3 prayed for the Gentiles in Ephesus and revealed to them the mystery that is the gift of […]

In the previous chapter we learned about the mystery which had been revealed by the apostle Paul through his letter tot he Ephesian church, that through Jesus Christ the Gentiles would inherit the same gift as the Jews. Continuing with his second prayer for the Ephesian church, picking up from his first prayer (Ephesians 1:15-23) […]

In the second chapter of Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church we read about the bond that united Gentiles and Jews through Christ. Since Gentiles are no longer strangers or foreigners to the household of God, Paul writes… “1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles.” […]

Addressing the Ephesians church in the capital of the Roman province of Asia, the apostle Paul now writes about the the merger of the Jews and gentiles as one in Christ Jesus. In the following verses Paul makes reference to his audience as the “uncircumcised” otherwise known as the gentiles among the jews, or “circumcised”. […]

Salvation by faith through grace, a concept clear as daylight, but what about works? The apostle Paul continues his letter to the Ephesian church now focusing on salvation, the gift of eternal life in heaven freely given to those who repent of their sins and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior. To rely […]