Writing in the darkness of a prison cell, Paul pens this letter with illuminating clarity concerning some important themes of the Christian faith.
This contrast is representative of the letter as a whole as Paul explores how the cosmos and all of life has been drastically altered because of what has been accomplished in Jesus Christ.
What once seemed impossible is now possible, and what was once at odds is now held together in Christ.
Those who are in Christ, therefore, are urged to “live a life worthy of the calling” they have received and to be united in Christ.
We will explore how Paul’s encouraging word to the early church to be in Christ is a timely word for us as well.