Although Paul is referring to himself, these attributes or characteristics should be found in all Christians. Ephesians is one of the four so-called “Prison Epistles,” Philippians, Colossians and Philemon being the other three. It is God’s will that every Christian be a missionary, sharing the gospel where he or she resides, whether at home or […]
Thought # 14 – “Identification: Who We have Now Become” (Eph. 2:19-22) The Apostle Paul summarizes the reconciling work of Christ by saying the Gentiles are now joined together with the Jewish Christians in a new community, the Church. To illustrate our identity, Paul uses three word pictures: citizens, family, and stones in a temple. […]
