God the Father planned throughout history for Jesus to create a multi-ethnic community of followers. Comprised of Jews and non-Jews, these followers form the covenant family God promised to Abraham.

They see people who are not honest with themselves or anybody else.

The Church sends missionaries to the far corners of the globe but can't seem to reach the average Joes right under its nose. The Church as a whole - the body of Christ - has become lost and ineffective.

This didn't just happen. The Church has had a target on its back ever since the second chapter of Acts.

Paul knew that the Church needed certain things if it was going to be able to stand against Satan's schemes and be effective in reaching the world for Christ, and he outlined them in his letter to the Ephesians. It is God's plan, purpose, and power for the Church.