Paul prays for the church because they're partners in the gospel and partakers of grace.
It's a passage used almost every week in worship services across the world, but what does it mean, and how does it point us to the work of Jesus?
We're to be devoted to prayer, but what does that look like, and why is it important?
How does the gospel work its way out in marriage, family & the work place?
Since we're united to Jesus we are to put to death sin. But what does this look like?
How do baptism and circumcision relate? How do the covenants fit together, and what does it mean to 'improve' your baptism?
What does 'Christ in you the hope of glory' mean?
What we pray about reveals what we believe about God, and us. So what did Paul pray about, and how might that shape our prayers?
How is Jesus the fulfillment of the Old Testament, and what difference does he resurrection really make?
Paul defends himself again, and speaks of the resurrection of the dead.