We wrap up our study of the Book of Ephesians, the 200th episode in our series 50 Books of the Bible in 50 Weeks. We set the context for the book, identify the major themes tackled by Paul, and then linger on Ephesians 2:4 in which Paul talks about God interrupting the downward spiral set in motion by Satan, sin, and death. Other Scriptures referenced include Acts 18L18-12; Acts 19:1-10; Acts 20:36-38; Ephesians 6:23; Ephesians 1:7; Ephesians 2:1-3, 5, 11-12; Ephesians 1:3-14; Ephesians 2:4, 8-9; Ephesians 1;7-8; Ephesians 2:4-14; Ephesians 1:15-23; Ephesians 3:1-13; Ephesians 1:23; Ephesians 2:10-22; Ephesians 3:1-21; Ephesians 4:1-16; Ephesians 5:1-21; Ephesians 6:10-19.
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