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.
Because humans were dead in our sins, the only possible solution was for God to make us alive because of his grace.
New life in Christ includes submission to governmental authorities, love for the other, and putting on Christ for all to see him.
In his parting speech to the Ephesian elders, Paul showed with his actions and words what makes for a faithful shepherd in God's beloved...
