This user-friendly devotional commentary divides the text of Galatians and Ephesians into bite-sized passages using a new translation by the author. Each passage is followed by an explanation that reveals themes and patterns, moving from exegesis to practical application in the lives of twenty-first century believers. The format will prove helpful for church study groups, midweek meetings, equipping the reader to understand better God's message of transforming grace today.

In Galatians and Ephesians, Couch and Witmer help the reader discover both the heart of the apostle Paul and the heart of the New Testament gospel. In both epistles, the reader is enveloped in the truth that salvation is by Christ alone, through grace alone, by faith alone.

Paul's letters to the Galatians, Ephesians, and Philippians have struck an indelible impression on Christian tradition and piety. In this ACCS volume, the expository voices of Jerome, Origen, Augustine, Chrysostom, Ambrosiaster, Theodoret, Marius Victorinus, and Theodore of Mopsuestia speak again with eloquence and intellectual acumen.

Have you ever wondered what it means to truly be one in the body of Christ? Have you ever been told you have to accomplish works to be saved? What exactly does it mean to put on the new man? Would you say that you love unconditionally, or do you have a critical spirit? These are just a few of the questions Norma Blackmon addresses in her book, A Bible Study in the Books of Galatians and Ephesians. She takes an in-depth look at each chapter of these two books of the New Testament and guides readers, whether new Christians or struggling saints, with questions that encourage them to examine their own faith. With practical applications of the teachings found in Galatians and Ephesians, Norma shows readers that God's Word gives every precept, every nudge, and every opportunity to receive every ounce of grace and faith needed to live a life that is holy and pleasing to Him. All we have to do is open the Bible, and God will open our hearts. Norma Blackmon is a lifelong resident of San Bernardino, California. She and her husband, Tony, have three grown children and five grandchildren. Norma's love For The Lord has kept her active in church ministries, and her passion for God and sharing His Word just gets stronger every year, which is why she wrote this study.

There are 27 books in the New Testament; in "The Bible According to Jeanne," I'm combining some of the books into a single volume. For instance, each of the 4 Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) are stand-alone ("The Gospels According to Jeanne"); next come Acts and Romans as the two books of "The Amazing Early Church." Next sub-series are "The Epistles of Paul the Apostle": 1st & 2nd Corinthians as one book; Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians will be one book; 1st & 2nd Thessalonians, 1st & 2nd Timothy, Titus, and Philemon will be one book; Hebrews will be one book. Then comes "The Epistles of the Apostles," with James, 1st & 2nd Peter, and I'm going to break with tradition to include Jude here; wrapping up with 1st, 2nd & 3rd John with Revelation. That will 12 books all told to cover the entire New Testament. Whew! Next year, I'll tackle the Old Testament ... maybe. Now I know a little how Eugene Peterson felt when he was writing "The Message" - a noble task, that takes years to accomplish.

This volume is Book Two of a three book series, a study of all of the letters from the apostles to churches and other apostles. Paul, a man who had spent his life persecuting the followers of Jesus, was selected by Him to spread the Good News of Christianity. Paul’s letters advance the doctrine of the Church: that the Church is the body of Christ; the organization and administration of local churches; that Christ is coming for His Church; that Christ will resurrect the dead and then the living; that believers living at His return will be "changed" and "caught up to meet the Lord in the air," and; that salvation is by Grace. Understanding these principles is the duty of every believer, and a good study for those just learning about Christianity. Bonus chapters are included.