Bible Book of Ephesians | Spiritual Blessings in Christ

A celebration of the spiritual blessings in Christ and instructions for living as one body in the church. Ephesians chapters with summary and commentary.

Genre: Epistle. Theme: Spiritual Blessings in Christ

  • Author: Paul
  • Date: AD 60-62
  • Read Time: 25 mins
  • Purpose: Explain position in Christ and Church unity.
  • Key Verse: Eph 2:8 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves.
  • Christ: Head of the Church.
  • Audience: The church in Ephesus and surrounding Asia Minor
  • Category: Prison Epistle.
  • Prison Context: One of the 'Prison Epistles' focused on the 'mystery' of the Jew and Gentile as one Body.
  • Spiritual Armor: Concludes with the famous description of the believer's spiritual weaponry for invisible warfare.

Ephesians explains the believer’s identity as being 'in Christ,' seated in heavenly places with Him.

Divided perfectly into 'Wealth' (our position, 1-3) and 'Walk' (our practice, 4-6).

Jesus is the Head of the Church (1:22) and the Chief Cornerstone (2:20).

Ephesians 1 - Greeting

Paul, to the saints in Ephesus. Praise the God who predestined us for adoption in Christ. May you know the riches of his inheritance.

Ephesians 2 - God's curse but Made Alive in Christ

When we were dead in sin God made us alive with Christ. Gentiles are now fellow citizens. You are being built together into a temple.

Ephesians 3 - The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed

I preach the mystery of Christ. The wisdom of God is made known through the church. I pray that you may know the depth of his love.

Ephesians 4 - Unity in the Body of Christ

Therefore walk worthy of your calling. Christ gave each of us gifts to build up the body. Put off your old self and put on the new.

Ephesians 5 - Walk in Love

Walk in love as Christ loved us. Walk as children of light. Expose the darkness. Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church.

Ephesians 6 - Children and Parents

Children, obey your parents. Slaves, obey your masters. Put on the whole armour of God to stand against the devil. Peace and grace.