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In this latest of the New Testament for Every Day series of reflections and prayers, Philip Lane examines the letter of Paul to a church struggling at the heart of empire. They may have been small and under pressure, but they were also God's plan to change the world, radically inclusive, loving and ready to break down every barrier. The message of this book has been misrepresented as being angry, prejudiced and narrow, but nothing could be further from the truth! For Paul, the gospel meant that God had thrown open the doors and everyone was welcome. In a society where everyone had their place and many were enslaved, it was a dangerous message; in the end violence and control is bound to end and love will win!