2:11-12 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, […]
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Chapter 1 of Ephesians primarily deals with the Spiritual possessions of a Christian. Chapter 2 of the epistle has much to do with the position of a Christian within the Body of Christ. The comparison could also be represented as benefits versus how to knowledge (Or better yet, what has already been done by Jesus).
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1:15-16 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers Paul often reflected on his thankfulness for the testimonies and faiths of other believers. This is a pattern within the writings
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*Follow along in a Bible to see the verses 1:1- “Paul” is the first word of every epistle he authored. Often, Paul defended his position of apostleship early in the majority of his epistles. Here in this epistle, the pattern is reciprocated. The pattern is of particular importance because of the constant scrutiny of false
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Ephesians 6 chapters, 155 verses, and 3,022 words (KJV). 1 of the 9 epistles written by Paul to seven various churches. This excludes the pastoral epistles. These 9 letters can be divided as: Salvation in Christ Romans 1 & 2 Corinthians Galatians Body of Christ Ephesians Philippians Colossians Coming of Christ 1 & 2 Thessalonians
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