The family of God, as it turns out, is still a beautiful, messy place, just as it was in Ephesus a few thousand years ago. We still must guard against that which masquerades as wisdom in the world around us, undoubtedly, but also against false teaching from within the ranks of those who claim the name of Jesus. Leaders within the church must still take seriously Paul’s exhortation to guard their own lives and faith, and seek to faithfully represent Christ in the ordering and teaching of God’s people. The church still should unwaveringly seek to evidence the power of the gospel in the midst of an unbelieving world. Thus, we consider this epistle, a family of faith seeking to live as a faithful family.