The Epistle to the Ephesians
The Epistle to the Ephesians, or The
Book of Ephesians. Paul of
Tarsus is traditionally said to have written the letter
while he was in prison in Rome (around 62 A.D.). This
would be about the same time as the Epistle to the
Colossians (which in many points it resembles) and the
Epistle to Philemon.
Ephesians does not seem to have originated in any
special circumstances, but is simply a letter springing
from the author's love to the church. It is an
indication of his desire that they should be fully
instructed in Christian doctrine. However, unlike
Romans, which is an exposition by Paul of the gospel of
salvation, Ephesians unfolds the consequences of
salvation, particularly in relation to the church.
However some theologians, such as Frank Charles
Thompson, agree the main theme of Ephesians is in
response to the newly converted Jews who often separated
themselves from their Gentile brethren. The unity of the
church, especially between Jew and Gentile believers, is
the keynote of the book. This is shown by the recurrence
of such words and phrases as: Together: made alive
together, 2:5; raised up together, sitting together,
2:6; built together, 2:22
ONE, indicating unity: one
new man, 2:15; one body,
2:16; one Spirit, 2:18;
one hope, 4:4;
one Lord,
one faith,
one baptism,
one God and Father of all,
4:5-6.
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