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Paul's epistles to the Colossians and to Philemon are extremely relevant to the church in Asia today, especially as it is confronted with syncretism, false teachings and the mistreatment of the less fortunate and marginalized in society.

This commentary shows the relevance of Ephesians for the church in Asia today seeking to understand God's eternal purposes in Christ.

In his letter to the Ephesian church, the apostle Paul lays before his readers God’s plan of salvation, which is to be fulfilled when all things find their rightful place in Christ. Paul draws out the practical implications of God’s purpose for the body of Christ, showing how the unity of a new humanity is revealed within it as a foretaste of the ultimate unity of all things in the Son of God. This commentary shows the relevance of Ephesians for the church in Asia today seeking to understand God’s eternal purposes in Christ, especially in the face of pluralism, suffering and injustice. The Asia Bible Commentary Series empowers Christians in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The goal is to strengthen the body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible.

The ICNT series aims to give a well-informed exposition of the meaning of the text and relevant reflections in everyday language for today's Indian context. The intended audience is the theological seminary or bible college, both students and faculty. However, the commentaries are also suitable for pastors and lay people with an interest in theology. The commentaries are culturally-rooted and the various applications relating to culture, society and religious life will help those involved in cross-cultural evangelism and mission work. There is no direct equivalent of the ICNT and hence this will be the first Indian commentary series serving India, and hopefully the entire subcontinent-India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Commendation: Brian Wintle's commentary on the book of James serves as an usable intermediate commentary for any student of the Bible. He provides a helpful summary of modern scholarship with frequent references to essential commentaries in his discussion. The introductory chapter provides a comprehensive review of the critical issue surrounding the authorship of James, including the theological tension between James and Paul. The primary interpretive approach taken by Wintle is the historical and grammatical method. Often, he provides intertextual discussion between James and other books of the biblical canon. Revd Dr Lee Tat Yan, PhD Divinity from the University of AberdeenPresident of Bible College of Malaysi