1. Ephesians is thought to be a circular letter written by Paul to the Gentile churches of Asia Minor. a. Ephesus was the first and principal church in the region (Acts 19); thus, the name attached to the letter. b. It was written when Paul was imprisoned in Rome (A.D. 60) because he was concerned that his circumstances would discourage these Gentile saints. “So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you” (3:13). 2. The purpose of the letter was to secure and stabilize the churches by affirming that the Gentiles had full standing as the people of God (his mystery). a. Although formerly called “uncircumcision” (with no covenant standing, 2:11), they were “brought near” (given covenant standing, 2:13, 14). The result— b. They were “no longer strangers and aliens, but fellow citizens and members of the household of God” (2:19).
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