Ephesians: Church
Acrostic Theme: CHURCH
Author: Paul
Date Written: 61-63 A.D, along with Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon when Paul was in prison often called the Prison Epistles.
Audience: Jesus-followers in Ephesus, perhaps also meant to be shared with other congregations as well
Key Verse: 1:3
Outline:
INTRODUCTION (1:1-2)
I. DOCTRINE: OUR RICHES IN CHRIST (1:3-3:21)
A. OUR SPIRITUAL POSSESSIONS IN CHRIST (1:3-14)
1. From the Father (1:4-6)
2. From the Son (1:7-12)
3. From the Spirit (1:13-14)
— First Prayer: for enlightenment (1:15-23)
B. OUR SPIRITUAL POSITION IN CHRIST (2:1-22)
1. Raised and seated on the throne (2:1-10)
2. Reconciled and set into the temple (2:11-22)
— Second Prayer: for enablement (3:1-21; with verses 2-13 as a
parenthesis)
II. DUTY: OUR RESPONSIBILITIES IN CHRIST (4:1-6:20)
A. A CALL TO WALK IN UNITY (4:1-16)
1. Preserving the unity of the Spirit with proper attitudes
(4:1-7)
2. Edifying the body of Christ by the grace given us (4:8-16)
B. A CALL TO WALK IN PURITY (4:17-5:21)
1. Walk not as other Gentiles (4:17-32)
2. Walk in love (5:1-6)
3. Walk as children of light (5:7-14)
4. Walk as wise (5:15-21)
C. A CALL TO WALK IN HARMONY (5:22-6:9)
1. Husbands and wives (5:22-33)
2. Parents and children (6:1-4)
3. Masters and servants (6:5-9)
D. A CALL TO WALK IN VICTORY (6:10-20)
1. Standing strong in the power of the Lord (6:10-13)
2. Equipped with the whole armor of God (6:14-20)
CONCLUSION (6:21-24)
(http://executableoutlines.com/ep/ep_00.htm)
Ephesians
1. Calling of the church
2. Heavenly position for individuals
3. Understanding of the mystery
4. Reasons for spiritual gifts
5. Christ’s example for marriage
6. Help in spiritual warfare
Recap: The Law
The Arnold Journey 