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"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 56: Ephesians" is a theological text attributed to the Apostle Paul, likely written in the first century AD, around the time of the early Christian Church. This book, part of the New Testament, serves as an epistle, addressing the Christian community in Ephesus, emphasizing themes such as faith, grace, and the unity of the church. It combines elements of religious instruction, pastoral care, and doctrinal clarifications to guide believers in their faith. In this epistle, Paul expresses gratitude for the blessings believers have received through Christ and stresses the importance of unity and moral conduct within the church. He elaborates on the mystery of Christ, revealing that both Jews and Gentiles are called to be part of the same body in faith. Paul encourages the Ephesians to live according to their calling, putting on the "new man" and exemplifying virtues such as love, humility, and forgiveness. The letter concludes with exhortations on family relationships and the importance of spiritual armor in the Christian life, urging believers to stand firm against spiritual difficulties, embodying the strength and grace found in their faith in Jesus Christ. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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• Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
• Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistle_to_the_Ephesians
• Release date is 2005-06-01

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This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome

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