Ephesians 6:18-20

Pray in the Spirit at all times. Never tire of praying for all God's people.

In this letter Paul assures the Christians in Ephesus that the Spirit dwelling within their congregation will keep them united in faith. They are to pray "in the Spirit" for the unity of their congregation and for the unity of the whole church.

The Spirit, Paul says, is the word of God. (Ephesians 6:17) He is not referring to a written word but to the living word of God within the life of the church. This is the mystery of the indwelling presence of the Spirit. Paul is writing before the gospels are written and long before the New Testament has been compiled. The church begins without the Bible as we know it.

Grace and peace...Bob