Letters of Paul

One way to study Paul's letters is to assume that he's trying to strengthen areas that are weak in the church and to clarify important ideas that the people may not have clear. Examining the letter with such an assumption, my impression is that there were 6 weaknesses among the Ephesian Christians that Paul was trying to strengthen. Three of these are associated with the words: Hope, Riches, and Power which show up throughout the letter. …

…the sae of my name, and that you have not grown weary. But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember then from what you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place." Today Ephesus is in ruins and it's country dominated by Islam. Indeed its lampstand has been removed.