Ephesians 3:7-12

Paul writes: "Through our faith in Christ Jesus, we can approach God with complete confidence."

This letter is not addressed to the church at Ephesus, but a copy was found there so the early church named the letter Ephesians. The church at Ephesus was located in what is Turkey today. Paul writes as a prisoner to urge Christians in cities of the Roman empire to remain faithful to the gospel. He explains that God's grace has empowered him to preach the gospel to Gentiles and to help others see the mysterious purpose of God in Christ. And he affirms that, in faith, Christians can discover the boldness and confidence he knows in Christ Jesus.

Faith is trust in God. Christ Jesus manifests and inspires that faith. Paul's life was changed by faith through the grace of God, and Paul's life changed the church and the world. How might faith change our lives?

Grace and peace...Bob