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Excerpt- THERE is an immense difference between the Epistle to the Ephesians and that which precedes (to the Galatians). There the apostle has to descend to the lowest scale of grace, and repeat foundation truths, because of the condition of souls. Here he writes freely of the most exalted themes—the counsels of God concerning Christ and the church. The Galatians were being drawn from the ground of faith after circumcision, worldly elements, and works of law; consequently the apostle had to recall them to the true ground of justification before God, faith in Christ's work. In Ephesians he was able to speak “wisdom among the perfect” (1 Cor. 2:6).
It is interesting, yet solemn, to note the difference between this Epistle and that to the Colossians, which most nearly approximates to it in doctrine. In Colossians he brings forward association with Christ dead and risen, but does not carry us into heavenly places. Our hearts, our mind, should be there; but we are viewed as here. He dwells upon the personal glories of the Head and the fullness that resides in Him, rather than the privileges and blessings that are ours in virtue of our union with Him. Why? Again, because of the need of souls. Meat in due season is requisite, and the condition of souls must he consulted. The Colossians were being attracted by philosophy and the tradition of men, &c., and needed to be reminded of the headship of Christ, in Whom they were complete. In the case of the Ephesians, however, there was apparently nothing in particular to rebuke or to warn against; they were exhorted to walk worthy of their calling. Consequently the apostle's heart was free, and he could write freely and fully of the wondrous blessings and privileges which pertain to us in Christ.
Table of Contents
1. Ephesians 1:1-14, Meditations on
2. Ephesians 1:15-22; 2, Meditations on
3. Ephesians 2, Meditations on: Part 1
4. Ephesians 2, Meditations on: Part 2
5. Ephesians 3, Meditations on
6. Ephesians 4:1-16, Meditations on
7. Ephesians 4:12-32, Meditations on
8. Ephesians 5:1-21, Meditations on
9. Ephesians 5:22-33, Meditations on
10. Ephesians 6:1-9, Meditations on
11. Ephesians 6:10-24, Meditations on