AUTHOR: Only a few critics
deny that Paul is the author.
DATE WRITTEN: Probably between
60-63 A.D. while Paul was in prison in Rome.
TO WHOM WRITTEN: Uncertain.
The words “to the Ephesians” are not in the
oldest and best Greek New Testament manuscripts. The letter may have been
intended as a circular letter to several churches, including the one at Ephesus.
PURPOSE: Paul writes these
Christians for at least two reasons:
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To reveal the
purpose of God for the whole universe. God has shown His purpose
through His Son, Jesus Christ, and He is working out His purpose through the
Church, which is His body on earth.
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To encourage the
Church to walk in a spirit of oneness and unity.
Ephesians has been called “The
Queen of the Epistles.” It is probably the most loved of all
Paul’s letters. It gives theological understand along with practical
guidance for living the Christian life.
