The idea of brotherhood was a new thing in Paul's day. While some aspects of ancient life and culture bore a faint resemblance to this, yet even at their best they were very, very exclusive. To be sure, there were associations or ganized by lodges and other ser vice organizations. Yet they were only for political and social objec tives. For the most the ancient world was divided sharply between slaves and free men, Creeks and Romans, Jews and Gentiles, citizens and soldiers. There was nothing
inspiration of the Holy Spirit, it is as if the Apostle Paul was making a nominating speech at a conven tion, pointing out all of the excel lent attributes ot his co-worker's life. Epaphroditus was said to have been four things. He was a brother, a fellow worker, a fellow soldier and a messenger of the believers ministering in their absence. This is a very important summary of what the Christian life ought to be like. First of all, we see Epaphroditus as a brother to fellow Christians.
Marcia Semlow is Secretary for this year's Student Missionary Union. Dave Storer, SMU President, has done an excellent job this year coordinating the efforts of the campus missionary organization.
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