The Church - The Body of Christ

Ephesians was not written in response to a specific circumstance or controversy, as were most of Paul's epistles. It has almost a meditative quality. In the theme shared with Colossians-Christ the head of the Church, His body-Ephesians emphasizes the Church as Christ's body, whereas Colossians emphasizes the headship of Christ. Colossians warn against false doctrine, which diminishes Christ, while Ephesians expresses praise for the unity and blessings shared by all believers in Christ. In this 10-week small group study we walk verse by verse through Paul's letter to the Colossian Church. Designed for 50-minute sessions this study has been Small group tested BEFORE publication.