Ephesians is a “Prison Epistle,” along with Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon (see Eph 3:1, Eph 4:1, and Eph 6:20). Written by Paul from Rome, the epistle expands on themes in Colossians, much as Romans does to Galatians. Whereas Colossians develops the all-sufficiency of Christ to the Church, Ephesians shows the blessings of that “fullness” enjoyed by the members of God’s family. The idea of unity resulting from reconciliation runs strong through the book (Eph 1:9-10; Eph 2:16-18; Eph 3:4-6; Eph 4:3-6; Eph 5:30-32; Eph 6:18-20). It is possible that the epistle was actually a circular letter to the churches of Asia. Paul’s goal is to inform the saints of their privileged status and exhort them to live in a way worthy of their standing.
Gene Cunningham - April 8, 2017
The Gospel According to Moses - Session 5
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
From Series: "The Gospel According to Moses - VA 2017"
This year the Northern Virginia Conference officially changed its name to the Shenandoah Valley Conference and was held from 21-23 April in Winchester VA. The theme will be "The Gospel According to Moses" the next installment in Gene Cunningham's series of studies in the prophetic anticipation of the coming of Messiah and the provision of salvation for mankind?the Everlasting Gospel. The key verse was Deuteronomy 18:15 "The LORD your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst from your brethren. Him you shall hear." Previously Gene surveyed this expectation from Abraham to Isaiah. This study is a fitting addition to these previous efforts in that the work of Moses as both deliverer and law-giver is the most comprehensive prophetic and pictorial foretelling of the Person and work of Jesus Christ.