In the apostle Paul's prison Epistle to the Ephesians, he emphasized who believers are "IN CHRIST." We are alive in Him, and one in Him. We are the body of Christ. We are the sanctuary of Christ which the Holy Spirit dwells, and we are the bride of Christ. The church's unity is in Christ, and we are to live as children of the Light. Paul prays that believers are grounded in God's love, and because of that, our actions should be different than they used to be. Believers are not to act like the world, but we are to imitate God. We are called to speak and live the truth, especially with our relationships. As believers we are also given the armor of God that will help us to stand. It is the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shod our feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation. Our two offensive weapons are the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God, and prayer. Paul himself asked for prayer since he is in prison in Rome, and that he would have the courage to speak up about the mystery of the gospel.
