What mystery—thousands of years old—is unveiled when divisions crumble? Dr. Constable’s expedition through the book of Ephesians follows the Apostle Paul as he reveals the church’s mystery along with two major (a) The church fits into God's plan for human history just as much as the nation of Israel. God simply waited until the New Testament to reveal it. (b) Paul stresses the importance of unity in this diverse group of believers. Why? So they can stand together and fight the spiritual enemies seeking to destroy their lives and the church. More About the Faith Footnotes Dr. Thomas Constable’s commentaries have helped thousands of people grasp the Bible’s meaning. In each book in the Faith Footnotes series, you’ll find treasure after treasure of information to help you understand God and his purpose for your life. The series takes readers on an adventure through history uncovering what the text meant to its original readers. In easy-to-understand language, Dr. Constable carefully draws out a real-life application for twenty-first-century believers. Constable connects the dots between other passages of Scripture and reminds us how Scripture beautifully interprets Scripture. Faith Footnotes is the last Bible Commentary you’ll ever need. Each book Historical Background—Complete with a timeline of events and a map of the book’s setting, Constable offers helpful background to understand the context. Main Message—Each book offers readers a high-level overview of the writer’s main message, explaining emphasis and the impetus for writing. Sound Exposition—The verse-by-verse commentary dives into detail about each verse. Constable considers viewpoints of other scholars, frequently quoting well-known theologians. He delves into disputed texts, dealing fairly with each viewpoint. If you want to reach new depths in your knowledge of God or breathe new life into your Bible reading, this commentary is for you.