Testament: | New |
Description: | Ephesians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the Christians in Ephesus. The letter explores the richness of the believer's position in Christ and the unity of the church as the body of Christ. The themes of grace, reconciliation, and spiritual warfare are prominent in this letter, and it includes practical exhortations for godly living. |
Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 |
Author name: | Paul |
Written date: | AD 60-62 |
Location: | Rome |
Genre: | Epistle |
Chapter count: | 6 |
Verse count: | 155 |
Language: | Greek |
Audience: | Christians in Ephesus |
Theme: | Unity in Christ and the Christian life |
Key verses: | Ephesians 2:8-9; Ephesians 4:4-6; Ephesians 6:10-18 |
Summary: | Ephesians is a letter written by the apostle Paul that emphasizes the unity of all believers in Christ and the need to live a life worthy of the calling. Paul discusses the spiritual blessings in Christ, the importance of the church, and practical instructions for Christian living. |
Outline: | I. Introduction (1:1-2)
II. Spiritual Blessings in Christ (1:3-14)
III. Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom (1:15-23)
IV. Salvation by Grace through Faith (2:1-10)
V. Unity and Reconciliation in Christ (2:11-22)
VI. The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed (3:1-21)
VII. Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ (4:1-16)
VIII. Living as Children of Light (4:17-5:20)
IX. Instructions for Christian Households (5:21-6:9)
X. The Armor of God (6:10-20)
XI. Final Greetings (6:21-24) |