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Ephesians: A Bible Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition is unavailable, but you can change that!

Everyone can be an heir to God’s kingdom—Jew and Gentile alike—says Paul in his Ephesian letter. This is the mystery of the gospel, revealed by God to this Apostle to the Gentiles. But this is not a mystery to God. He has planned this salvation since Creation, for all humankind, through His Son, Christ Jesus. Paul goes on to reveal several guidelines for living in a manner worthy of this...

12 BEING STRONG IN THE LORD Ephesians 6:10–20 The typical western theme has become familiar to us all. The town is in peril from a group of notorious desperados who prove too much for the good townfolk. Powerless against the desperados, the townfolk are forced to live under their evil control until, by some remarkable fortune, a stranger comes to town, who, though he is a maverick of questionable character, has a compassionate spirit for the townspeople. This mysterious individual stands up to the
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