Colony of Heaven

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A Fresh Look at Ephesians

James Burke

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Fireproof Commentaries
01 January 2026

Bibles; New Testaments; Christian life & practice; Prayers & liturgical material

Series: Fireproof Commentaries

It's rare to find a commentary that is both deeply rooted in Scripture and immediately relevant to everyday life. In Colony of Heaven, James J. Burke takes us on a journey through Ephesians that is at once ancient and urgent, scholarly and practical. With pastoral warmth and historical insight, he unfolds the Apostle Paul's vision of the church as God's outpost-an embassy of heaven planted on earth.

Burke's ""Fireproof Commentaries"" approach makes this book especially timely. Like his first volume, Building a Fireproof Church, this study of Ephesians brings together careful exegesis, vivid historical detail, and relatable illustrations. Whether you're reading about Roman colonies, driftwood transformed by an artist, or frog legs twitching without life, each picture drives home the central theme: we are citizens of heaven's colony, called not to escape the world but to embody Christ's kingdom in it.

Reading Colony of Heaven, you will discover a rich tapestry of biblical truth. Chapters flow from identity to practice-beginning with our predestination in Christ, moving through the transformation from ""walking dead"" to ""living display,"" and culminating in practical exhortations to unity, maturity, and holiness. Throughout, Burke writes with a pastor's heart, making deep truths accessible to teens, adults, and church leaders alike. His questions and prayers at the end of each section invite you to stop, reflect, and respond.

This book is not only a commentary; it is a call to action. It urges us to live as citizens, not consumers; as ambassadors, not tourists. It reminds us that our local congregations-however small or ordinary-are meant to be colonies of heaven, displaying God's wisdom to a watching world and even to heavenly beings.

As you read these pages, expect to be challenged and encouraged. Expect to see familiar passages with new eyes. Most of all, expect to be called to live your citizenship in Christ with courage, humility, and joy. Colony of Heaven will help you-and your church-embrace Paul's vision and live it out.

By: James Burke
Imprint: Fireproof Commentaries
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 204g
ISBN: 9798994163719
Series: Fireproof Commentaries
Pages: 146
Publication Date: 01 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

James J. Burke is the senior pastor of Grace Community Church in Marinette, Wisconsin. He is the founder of Fireproof Commentaries, a series of Christ-centered Bible studies written to strengthen small and struggling churches. Known for his clear exposition and heartfelt application, Burke helps believers see Christ as the center and substance of every passage of Scripture. He and his wife, Roxanne, live on a small homestead in northern Wisconsin, where they enjoy a simple life of faith, family, and ministry.

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