SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 1.1-2 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT What is the essence of Christianity? There are many good answers to this question, and not a few bad ones. “Jesus loves me” is an excellent example of the former; “tolerance” is an all too common example of the latter. In my opinion, Ephesians 1.2 offers one of the best answers: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” With these words, Paul summarizes the source, cause, means, effect, and recipients of the Christian message. First, God is the source of the Christian message. The essence of Christianity … Continue reading The Essence of Christianity (Ephesians 1.1-2)