Lesson 219: Ephesians 5:1

Ephesians 5 calls believers to imitate God as beloved children. In a Greco-Roman world of patron gods and moral confusion, PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More roots ethics in the Father's love and forgiving character.

After urging forgiveness as God in Christ forgave, PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More calls believers to walk in love as Christ loved and gave himself. They are to imitate God as dear children.