Christian Vs Ephesians

Paul wrote the letter to Ephesus in regards to Christians and how their lives should be directed and it explains how Christ has made the ultimate sacrifice and the results of that sacrifice. Some of the results and benefits include spiritual blessings, the gift of salvation through hearing the word of the truth, and the ability to grow closer to God. Also in Paul’s letter, it provides Christians, new and old, an instruction booklet of how we should live our lives according to how God would want us Christians to live our lives. Such information includes what roads are needed to take in order to get closer to God, how achieve spiritual gifts and powers from the Holy Spirit, and the way to protect against the attacks from the evil one. Ephesians 3:16-18 is spoken in the second part of Paul’s letter when he talks about the gift of salvation. Paul prays that his people may be fulfilled with the power through his Spirit in the inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your heart through faith.

Paul the Apostle was a very godly man one of many on long list of godly people who spent their lives serving God’s purpose. Paul was the author of several epistles, writing out the words of God to the people of the church. Have you ever wondered why Paul wrote out the epistle of Ephesians and the effects that the letter had on the congregation in which he wrote too? In the book of Ephesians, it is clearly shown that the Apostle Paul is the indeed the author of the Epistle of Ephesians. Paul’s epistles are intended for all of those who want to know Jesus Christ. The book of Ephesians is surrounded with the information that shows the discipline in which to develop into a true son and daughter of our Lord Jesus Christ. Studying the book of

We must understand Ephesus if we want to understand the Book of Ephesians. Ephesus was a large prosperous city in Asia Minor. One of the seven wonders of the world was in Ephesus. It was a large temple dedicated to a goddess named Diana (Artemis). The temple and streets were lined with immoral goddess prostitutes. It was a very wicked city and immorality flourished and flooded over into society and families. Paul was clever in using the concepts of holiness, service, and temple to reveal the power of the Gospel in how it creates a new people born of God dedicated to His holy purposes.

C.S. Lewis covers many topics in his fourth book contained in Mere Christianity titled BEYOND PERSONALITY: OR FIRST STEPS IN THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY. He addresses such topics as theology, what it means to be the Son of God, the three personal God, the relationship of God and time, the cost of being a Christian, how God works to turn us into image of Christ, why Christian growth is both hard and easy, and also what he thinks about our old personalities before becoming Christians. These are all relative topics that apply to us and our daily lives. Learning and understanding this book can help a Christian tremendously in forming a deeper relationship with God.

Mere Christianity by C.S Lewis was a series of radio talks, speaking about The Law of Human Nature. This isn't a scientific law this is simply a part of humans that some would call our moral code or ethics, but it is more then that. C.s uses logic to state that it’s not just a opinion, or something just in todays world, but that its all the way through history with the romans, theegyptions, every culture, in every part of the world, even there morals are diffrent at the basis levels of human nature are the same. For me an avid student of random things it makes sense, No matter what time or place you can compare the conducts and levels. This comes with the understanding of basic human psychollgy, though reality may be diffrent we hold are seveals to a standers, of conduct and we know this to be true because people break them all the time

When black slaves were brought from Africa over to the New World, they were ripped away from their cultures, customs, and religion. Most slaves would later become Christians due to colonialist ideology, but the problem with this was that christianized slaves posed a threat to slave systems. Christianity taught blacks to see themselves as equals to their white counterparts in the eyes of God, therefore in the church, blacks began to question the Christian hierarchy imposed by protestant preachers which stated that slaves were bound to obey their masters. White Christians justified their rights to enslave blacks with biblical verses such as those found in Ephesians:

The theme of being made alive in Christ goes hand and hand with other themes that stand out throughout the book of Ephesians. Clinton Arnold, author of a book titled “Exegetical Commentary of The New Testament Commentary Ephesians” offers several themes to better understand Paul intention in writing this letter. The first theme that stands out is the threat of the spiritual powers must be viewed in light of the superior power of God and the power he passes on to his people. That same power gives Paul his apostolic authority to prepare the church in its commission to make the gospel known to the “rulers and authorities in heavenly laces” (Elwell, Yarbrough). Secondly the powerful cultural coercion of the Gentiles hostility towards Jesus can and should be defeated in the church on the foundation of Jesus work bringing both into one new group. Unity and love in a togetherness of peace reflects

Before leaving on his mission, he went to the high priest and asked for “their cooperation in the arrest of any followers of the Way he found there. He wanted to bring them—both men and women—back to Jerusalem in chains.” Even in his early years, Paul followed the rules and we see this characteristic in him as a leader later in life. After his conversion on the road to Damascus, the light of Jesus transforms Paul’s life. From that moment forward, we see Paul begin to study the word, live with the rabbis, and partner with people that were spreading the gospel. Throughout Paul’s missionary journeys, we see the impact that this time of his life had on his work and relationships with other people. Overall, Paul’s years serving in the Roman Empire opened his eyes to the plight of the Christian people and softened him for the work the Lord had called him to do.

It is for this reason that Timothy was in Ephesus with the purpose of restoring the Ephesian church to a faithful and healthy. It is with this motive that Paul instructs Timothy.

In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul is praying for the church, the bride of Christ and in the church are the children of God. Paul humbly submits himself to the

Throughout time, a great number of books, pertaining to Christianity have been published by various authors. One of these writers is the famous C. S. Lewis. Although people of his time thought he did not qualify to write books on Christianity, his books of this nature have passed the test of time thus far, one of which is Meer Christianity. Not only has this book survived, it has become a staple for learning about Christianity and in growing your faith. At times, however, Mr. Lewis seems to not use the Bible as his primary source. If C. S. Lewis ignored the Bible as his main source of information, in Mere Christianity, what is the basis for his information?

Paul's life has a great impact on all Christianity after him through his letters, and if I can state, he was like a prophet for gentiles, bringing the Jesus the Messiah to them. Paul's passion for Jesus that happened after he met him on the way to Damascus, made him having a strong assurance that the message of the Jesus is true and is offered for everyone. His calling was to be spread the good news of salvation through Jesus, the Messiah first to the Jews then to gentiles. In Acts, 13-28 are recorded three of Paul's trips, started to the Antioch and concluded with the trip to Rome called to stand for his trial. Due to his faith-based on the life, death and resurrections of Jesus Christ, he experienced much suffering and persecution. His

Mere Christianity, if you are looking to read a christian book and trying to get closer in your walk with the Lord, is a great book to do so. It helps people go through life and see how they should react and live accordingly to Him. Mere Christianity laid a foundation with me and how I should walk with Christ. I am a Christian, but this book made me not only grow in my beliefs, but in my view of life and how we should all live it. If you are looking for an answer, C.S. Lewis is one of the best authors to write a book like this.

Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is written while he is held in prison. He proposes a guideline based on the gospel to explain how to live a life filled with God’s grace. Paul writes that before the introduction of Jesus’ teachings, people were trapped in a life of sin, hopelessness, and greed. Now, Jesus has provided a way for people to manifest a new form of humanity. This humanity is meant to be celebrated through God’s grace.

Ephesians 6:10-16: Paul becomes aware of all the evil that stalks the church of Ephesus and he tries to make everybody aware by explaining them their own significance and identity in Christ.