Is Christian faith ultimately about community or individuality? Is it about character or about knowledge? Let's explore how we can grow in all of these things in a way that brings unity to the church, our families, our places of work, and our society.

What are the implications of Ephesians 2, 3:1, and 4:1 for the book of Ephesians and the New Testament as a whole? Are questions of history and authorship tangential or central to our reading of Ephesians?

Let's explore what Paul thought about church. Let's think about our concept of church. You may be surprised how they stack up.

Ephesians 2 is a rich treasure describing God's power, grace, inclusion of all peoples in Christ's body, and evidence that the book was written before 70 AD.

You'll have to listen to this one to get a glimpse of the True Awesomeness.

This recording was cut off in the middle due to technical issues. In Episode 19a and 19b, we look at the reasons why Ephesians is such a relevant book for our day. We also look at a plausible reconstruction of the original destination and circumstances of its writing, including authorship issues.

This recording was cut off in the middle due to technical issues (my apologies). In Episode 19a and 19b, we look at the reasons why Ephesians is such a relevant book for our day. We also look at a plausible reconstruction of the original destination and circumstances of its writing, including debates about Pauline authorship.

In this episode we look at two widespread myths: the idea that the original disciples all expected Jesus to return within their lifetimes and the modern idea that Jesus may come back at any moment. We conclude with a meditation on the hope of Jesus's return, whenever that may be.