In Colossians and Ephesians the household code is laid out. First, it is established how a wife should treat het husband and vice versa. In this code it is said for husbands to, “love your wives and never treat them harshly” (Colossians 4:19). Ephesians reiterates these sentiments by stating, “Husbands should love their wives as… Continue reading →

The author of Colossians and Ephesians gives families instructions on how to live by faith. They are not explicitly rules, especially since both authors wish to stress that Gentiles do not need to follow Jewish Law to be worthy Christians, but are rather emotional guidelines to a Christian moral living. Colossians states, and Ephesians also… Continue reading →