Paul Bound, the Gospel Unbound: Letters from Prison (Colossians, Ephesians and Philemon, then later, Philippians) (Biblia.com)

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Each letter addresses specific problems facing the church. Paul proclaims the cosmic lordship of Christ and refutes legalism in Colossians. He speaks against the false teachings of Gnosticism. Ephesians has been called the “crowning jewel” of Paul’s theology. It emphasizes the fact that Christ is the head of the church and that Christians must live appropriately. The theme of the letter is the...

B. Paul lists the things to be shed (put aside) and incorporated (put on) which form a balanced admonition to godliness. Paul often made lists of sins (cf. 1 Cor. 6:9–10; Gal. 5:19–21; Eph. 5:3–5) and virtues (cf. Gal. 5:22–23; Eph. 5:18–20; Phil. 1:4–7; 1 Thess. 5:12–22). In many ways these lists parallel the Greek moralists of Paul’s day. But the motive and mechanism was Christ/Spirit, not self effort. C. Paul’s powerful call to unity because of the Trinity’s unity so beautifully spelled out in

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