Ephesians

A sweeping picture of what God has done in Christ: chosen, rescued by grace, and made one family of Jews and Gentiles. The second half shows how to live out that calling in the church, the home and spiritual battle.

Author

The apostle Paul

Written

About AD 60, from prison

Chapters

1. 1Ephesians 1Praise to God, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing, chose us, adopted us, and sealed us with the Spirit. Paul prays that they may know God better.
2. 2Ephesians 2Once dead in sin, we have been made alive with Christ, saved by grace through faith. Christ has broken down the wall between Jews and Gentiles.
3. 3Ephesians 3The mystery revealed: Gentiles share in the promise. Paul prays that they may know Christ’s love, which surpasses knowledge.
4. 4Ephesians 4Live worthy of your calling, with humility and unity. Christ gives gifts to build up his body. Put off the old self and put on the new.
5. 5Ephesians 5Imitate God and walk in love and light. Be filled with the Spirit. Wives and husbands, reflecting Christ and the church.
6. 6Ephesians 6Children and parents, servants and masters. Put on the full armour of God and pray at all times.