Ephesians
Overview
Theme: The Church Love 19 times; Grace 12 times; Faith 10 times; Body 10 times Key Scripture: 4:15 Time of Writing: 59-63 A.D.
Chapters 1-3: The Spiritual Privileges of the Church Chapters 4-6: The Spiritual Responsibilities of the Church
Purposes:
- To strengthen the believers in their love and faith in Christ
- To encourage the believers to put off the old man and put on the new man
- To show the unity of both Jew and Gentile in the one body of Christ
- To set forth the purpose of the mystery of Christ and the Church
Messages:
- The believer as a member of the body of Christ is seated in heavenly places in Christ, but yet is to walk in practical love on earth.
- The Church is a time manifestation of God’s eternal purpose in Christ.