Background and Overview In Chapter 1, Paul reveals to the church the Eternal Purpose of God. The main verses are verse 9 and 10. God only has one Eternal Purpose. He set this purpose according to His own good pleasure (v9). His eternal purpose was a mystery since the beginning of time (v9), but know … Read more
Author, date and time Paul wrote this letter (1:1;3:1) while in Rome’s prison (A.D. 59-61) destined to the saints in Ephesus (1:1). Other than Ephesians, Paul also wrote the letters of Colossians, Philippians and Philemon. These letters of called “prison epistles”. Paul asked Tychicus (6:21), together with Onesimus (Col 4:9) to deliver these letters to the … Read more
Background While believers are free from the law of Moses and possesses liberty in the Spirit, but we must fulfill the law of Christ, with the power of the Spirit. Such life involves sacrificial service direct toward sinning Christians, burdened Christians, teachers and all people. Division v1-10: The Christians life. v11-18: Final warning and benediction … Read more
Background After defensed both his authority as an apostle and the doctrine of justification by faith in Christ alone, Paul turned to defend the life of Christian freedom. Since Christians are not under law anymore, will that lead to sinful lifestyle? Of course not. Paul taught that alright Christians are called to be free, but … Read more
Background After Paul defensed the doctrine of justification by faith in chapter 3, Paul gave few illustrations in chapter 4 to strengthen his teaching. Division A legal illustration (v1-7) A personal plea (v8-20) An appeal not to turn to legalism (v8-11) An appeal to remember their relationship (v12-16) An appeal to consider Paul’s attitude toward … Read more
