The theme of starting a new and fresh life in the Mystical Body is emphasized as well. The major characters of Ephesians are the receivers of the letter themselves: the husbands, wives, slaves, and masters, children, and parent: all are called to put on the armor of God, which will serve them will in the battle that will be fought for their souls. No major events are recorded in Ephesians, but the epistle touches on the adoption of Christian morality.
Galatians
St. Paul's letter to the Galatians, written some time after their conversion in 52 AD was threatened by the arrival and influence of some Jewish teachers, is composed in the epistolary genre: its major theme is the defense of Paul's person and his doctrine against the false instruction of the Jews. The key events that Paul speaks of are the divine origin of his mission and authority, the fulfillment of the Mosaic Law through Jesus Christ -- who is permanent (unlike the Mosaic Law). The characters covered by Paul are those referenced in his pronouncement of doctrine, from Abraham, who sets the example of faith, to Ishmael (son of the slave-girl) and Isaac...
Paul equates Christians with Isaac. A discourse on how Christians should live follows.
Colossians
The letter to the Colossians is an epistolary narrative, written around 63 AD by St. Paul, that deals with some of the subtle dangers in the self-appointed teachings of the Christian converts in Colossae. The letter deals with specific doctrine concerning Christ the Redeemer and Head of the Mystical Body. Paul sets forth specific rules concerning Christian living, and also condemns false doctrine. The major event of Colossians is the emphasis with which Paul places on the Divinity of Christ -- now considered to be of great doctrinal value. Since, like the letter to the Ephesians, Colossians is written for a Jewish audience, it emphasizes Christian charity and looks forward to the Second Coming of Christ. No key characters figure in the letter other than Christ Himself and the recipients themselves: husbands, wives, children, parents. Paul's famous exhortation on marriage is found here: "Wives, be subject to your husbands…Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter towards them."
