What makes Ephesians special?
The letter of EPHESIANS summarizes many of the important teachings found in the letters of the apostle Paul. The letter begins by describing how God raised Christ from death, who now rules beside God in heaven. Then it tells how Christ has brought both Gentiles and Jews together by “breaking down the wall of hatred” that has separated them (2:14). Those who have faith in Jesus have been chosen by God’s Spirit to be part of one body, which is the Church. This body has “one Lord, one faith, and one baptism” (4:5). Christ has chosen different people in the church to have different gifts as apostles, prophets, missionaries, pastors, and teachers (4:11). The last two chapters of EPHESIANS offer practical instructions for living as God’s people. This includes a description of the spiritual “armor” that God gives so the people of God can withstand the devil and the rulers of darkness (6:10-17). Why was Ephesians written? Many of Paul’s letters give clues about why Paul wrote them. EPHESIANS,
