As was typical in Paul’s letters, he began this one with a greeting, a thanksgiving, and a prayer. In these, he didn’t waste any words but gave some previews of the major themes of the letter.
God is free to define Israel, to show mercy or wrath, and to add to Israel from the nations.
The conclusion to the first half of Ephesians is a prayer for believers to have strength to know Christ’s love.
In 2 Chronicles 20:1-23, King Jehoshaphat sought the LORD, who delivered his people from a powerful enemy. Their rescue anticipated a greater deliverance by...
