The crucial books of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians are short but truly profound. While providing a complete vision of Christ, they also give us the key to knowing and experiencing Christ in a full way. In The Experience of Christ in Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians, Witness Lee opens up the central revelation at the heart of the New Testament by considering these books in the order of the believers' experience: Colossians unveils the all-inclusive Christ who is everything to God and to the believers. Galatians shows that Christ must be very subjective to us, living in us and even being formed in us. Philippians gives us the secret of experiencing and partaking of Christ. Lastly, Ephesians reveals that the issue, the result, of the experience of Christ is the church. Book jacket.

The apostle Paul addresses specific concerns of the early church, focusing on the themes of salvation by grace, redemption, transformation in Christ and perseverance in the face of persecution.

"Living with the Book: Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians & Colossians," is one in a series in which the authors present a fresh, meaningful way for Christians to embolden their study of these letters. Part study guide and part journal, the "Living with the Book" series delivers poignant Scriptures from each book of the New Testament and provides ruled pages for readers to record their thoughts, feelings and personal testimonies. Testimonial: "Living With the Book" by Phil and Linda Charlton is a good idea, and very well done. I'm a big fan of journaling, and this is a great tool for digging deep into the Bible. The commentary is brief enough to be accessible, but provides valuable context and explanation to encourage meditation and exploration of the Word. It's a natural for Bible study groups as well as independent study. What a great way to work through the Gospels together and jot down thoughts for discussion." -- Peter Bronson, former editor and columnist for the Cincinnati Enquirer; columnist and editor for Cincy Magazine.

This is a study of Paul's letters to the Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. From personal experience, Paul knew what it was like to be the persecutor (as the Pharisee Saul), and the persecuted (as the Apostle Paul.) Having been taught at the feet of the Lord Jesus Christ, Paul explained many doctrines of the Christian faith and gave many practical encouragements in these four letters. Paul explained the Lord's solutions to each of the problems facing these four named peoples. The problems they faced may have been specific to Paul's day and age, but all saints since then have had to deal with similar problems. Paul's words are as valuable today, almost 2000 years later, as they were in the 1st Century A.D. when freshly written.