Epistle to the Ephesians

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A book of the New Testament: "Epistle to the Ephesians" is a book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible, structured as a letter.
    • A Pauline epistle: It is a letter traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul, addressed to the Christian community in Ephesus.
    • A theological treatise: The text explains the divine plan for salvation and the cosmic role of Jesus Christ in uniting all things.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The pastor's sermon was based on a passage from the Epistle to the Ephesians.
    • Scholars often compare the theology in the Epistle to the Ephesians with that in the Epistle to the Colossians.
Advanced Usage

  • "the theology of Ephesians": Refers to the specific doctrinal concepts and themes developed within this book.

    • Her thesis focuses on the concept of the church in the theology of Ephesians.

  • "an Ephesian perspective": A viewpoint or interpretation derived from this epistle.

    • He argued from an Ephesian perspective that unity in Christ transcends all earthly divisions.
Variants and Related Words

  • Ephesians: A common shortened form of the title.

    • We are studying the book of Ephesians this month.

  • Pauline epistles: The collective term for the New Testament letters attributed to Paul, which includes Ephesians.

    • The Pauline epistles form a major part of the New Testament canon.
Synonyms
  • Letter to the Ephesians: An alternative phrasing for the title.
  • The Ephesian letter: A less common variant.
Related Phrases
  • In Ephesian terms: Expressing something using the concepts or language found in this epistle.
    • We can describe the church's purpose in Ephesian terms as a holy temple.
Related Idioms
  • To have an Ephesian moment: This is a modern, non-standard idiom sometimes used in religious contexts to describe a moment of profound understanding regarding unity or God's overarching plan, alluding to themes from the epistle.
    • Reading that passage, I had a real Ephesian moment about how we are all connected.
Noun
  1. a New Testament book containing the epistle from Saint Paul to the Ephesians which explains the divine plan for the world and the consummation of this in Christ

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