Paul recounts the gospel he received and transmitted: Christ's death for sins, burial, resurrection, and appearances to Cephas, the Twelve, five hundred brethren, James, all apostles, and finally to Paul himself. He argues extensively for bodily resurrection against deniers at Corinth, explaining the necessity of Christ's resurrection for faith's validity and the future resurrection transformation into spiritual, incorruptible bodies, concluding with the triumphant declaration of victory over death through Christ.
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Ephesus
View on MapEphesus was a major city in Asia Minor and home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Paul spent over two years there establishing a church that became influential throughout the region. The riot of silversmiths threatened Paul's life. The book of Ephesians and the letter to the church of Ephesus in Revelation were written to this congregation.
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DivisionsChapters 1-4
Moral IssuesChapters 5-6
MarriageChapters 7
Food and FreedomChapters 8-10
Worship OrderChapters 11-14
ResurrectionChapters 15
Christ's resurrection and believers' future hope.
ConclusionChapters 16