Hubbard Smith

Weathering the Norm: Thoughts on Ephesians Hubbard Smith

Weathering the Norm, Thoughts on Ephesians is unique because it ties the apple-of-God's-eye, Israel, to the Church, while including non-Jews in the common-wealth of Israel. Paul buries-the-hatchet, so-to-speak, between Jews and Gentiles and expects his readers to do the same. Predestination is explained in such a way, hermeneutically, so as to give Israel its rightful place as the "elect" of God, chosen to bring the world to the God who so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, so His eternal plan could be fulfilled. Ephesians also explains the privileges of husbands, wives, and children, employees, and employers in the joy of a right relationship with God and one another.