John Calvin called this letter of Paul "The Queen of the Epistles" saying it was his favorite. John Knox, on his deathbed requested the sermons of John Calvin on this Epistle be read to him because they are so powerful. It is truly the highest reach in New Testament thought. In this letter to the Ephesians, Paul's most profound and mature thoughts, including much of the material used in the Colossian letter are used except for the local, temporary, and controversial aspects of it. In this, his mind is focused on Christ and the Church, resulting in an exalted Christology and a high appraisal of believers in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. This letter is less restricted than others of the New Testament such as Pastoral needs. As a result, it stands as a wonderful declaration of the eternal purpose of God in Christ wrought out in His Church (Chapters 1-3), and of the practical consequences of that purpose for the Christian (Chapters 4-6). A MUST READ for all believers!