2. Bible Blitz Msgr Ed Thompson And Deacon Norm Kazyk With Technical Assistance Ray Hosler

3. The Epistles of Paul Ephesians Philippians, Colossians Deacon Norm Fr. Ed

4. Ephesians Seems to be a circular letter addressed to all the churches governed from Ephesus No distractions of dealing with personalities or other controversies Paul finally able to present a balanced, orderly theology: the most complete of all his letters

5. Chapters 1-2 Refers to the Church and the unity of its members with Christ as head Chapters 1-3 God’s plans are fulfilled in Christ and in the Church which is an extension of Christ through history

6. Chapters 3-4 Emphasizes the worldwide mission of the Church

7. Chapters 4-6 This union is incompatible with sin because the way Christians treat each other, is a measure of their relationship to Christ with whom they are one Focuses on the union of Jesus’ followers who form the Mystical Body of Christ

8. Ch 4:1 – 5:5Daily conduct of a member of the Church Ch 5:22-32Paul’s sublime and classic statement on Marriage

9. Philippians A.D 59 – 63 Rome In Prison

10. Divisions IAddress (1:1-11) IIProgress of the Gospel (1:12-26) III Instructions for the Community (1:27 – 2:18) IV Travel Plans for Paul and His Assistants (2:19 – 3:1)

11. Divisions (cont’d) V Righteousness and the Goal in Christ (3:2-21) VI More Instructions (4:1-9) VII Gratitude (4:10-20) VIII Farewell (4:21-23)

12. I Address 1:1-11Greeting - Thanksgiving II Gospel Progress 1:12-26 III Instructions 1:27-30 Keep the Faith 2:1-11 Unity and Humility 2:12-18 Obedience and Service

13. IV Travel Plans 2:19-24Timothy and Paul 2:25-30Epaphroditus 3:1Concluding Admonitions

14. V Righteousness and the Goal in Christ 3:2-4Legalistic Teachers 3:5-6Paul’s Own Story 3:7-11Righteousness from God 3:12-16Forward in Christ 3:17-21Wrong Conduct

15. VI More Instructions 4:1-9Concord – Joy - Peace VII Gratitude 4:10-20 VIII Farewell 4:21-23

16. Colossians A.D. 59 – 63 Rome In Prision

17. Divisions I Address (1:1-14) II The Preeminence of Christ (1:15 – 2:3) III False Teachers (2:4-23) IV Ideal Christian Life (3:1 – 4-6) V Conclusion (4:7-18)

18. I Address 1:1-8Greeting – Thanksgiving 1:9-14 Progress Prayer II Christ is # 1 1:15-23His Person and Work 1:24-29Christ in Us 2:1-3Christ in Us

19. III False Teachers - Beware 2:4-8General Admonition 2:9-15Sovereign Role of Christ 2:16-23Practices Contrary to Faith

20. IV Ideal Christian Life 3:1-4Mystical Death and Resurrection 3:5-17Renunciation of Vice 3:18-21Christian Family 3:22-25Slaves and Masters 4:1-6Prayer and Apostolic Spirit

21. V Conclusion 4:7-9Tychicus and Onesimus 4:10-14Paul’s Co-Workers 4:15-18Message for the Laodiceans