Paul wrote Ephesians from prison, which makes sense when you look at the overarching tone of the letter… Chapters 1-3 read like chains falling off and prison doors swinging wide open by the power of scandalous, justifying grace. Chapters 4-6 read like they are describing how to enjoy this newfound freedom, glorifying the One who freed you by empowering, sanctifying grace. While there is an undeniable shift in the letter in Chapter 4 from what Christ did to what the church ought to do, Paul’s teaching never abandon’s God’s grace. The things Christ did are… Read More