Ephesians 1:1-2
Ephesians 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God. To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Greetings are an important part of any letter as they let us know important information about the author, recipients, and the content of the book. We know that this letter was written by Paul to the believers of the church in Ephesus. Paul has spent over two years in this city and saw God move in astounding ways. The city was a hub for commerce in Asia Minor so many people traveled to and from this port city and as a result of Paul’s time in this place the Gospel spread throughout the entire region (Acts 19:10). This letter is a vital message to a strategic and influential church. PAUL WAS SENT: Paul was chosen by God to be sent as an apostle to the Gentiles. God’s will in the life of a