Ephesians

1. THE FOUNDATION: Know who your are before God through Christ. (Ephesians 1:1-3:21)
   1. Paul Greets the Saints. (Ephesians 1:1-2) Grace and Peace
   2. Paul Praises God for His Predetermined Spiritual Blessings. (Ephesians 1:3-14) Chosen, Sealed, Adopted, Redeemed, Blessed, Predestined
      1. Planned by the Father (Ephesians 1:3-6)
      2. Purchased by the Son (Ephesians 1:7-12)
      3. Preserved by the Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14)
   3. Paul Prays that we would Understand These Blessings. (Ephesians 1:15-23) Wisdom, Revelation, Enlightenment, Power, Authority
      1. Concerning His Person (Ephesians 1:15-17)
      2. Concerning His Promise (Ephesians 1:18)
      3. Concerning His Power (Ephesians 1:19-20a)
      4. Concerning His Position (Ephesians 1:20b-23)
         1. In Heaven (Ephesians 1:20b-21)
         2. On Earth (Ephesians 1:22-23)
   4. Paul Teaches the Individual’s New Position Because of God’s Blessings. (Ephesians 2:1-10) Saved by Grace
      1. You Were Dead (Ephesians 2:1-3) What you were
         1. Dead in Sin (Ephesians 2:1)
         2. Influenced by Satan (Ephesians 1:2)
         3. Controlled by Lust (Ephesians 2:3a)
         4. Under God’s Wrath (Ephesians 2:3b)
      2. You Were Made Alive (Ephesians 2:4-6)
         1. He Loved Us (Ephesians 2:4)
         2. He Liberated Us (Ephesians 2:5)
         3. He Lifted Us (Ephesians 2:6)
      3. You Were Save by Grace (Ephesians 2:7-9, 13)
         1. Trophies of Grace (Ephesians 2:7)
         2. Through His Special Favor (Ephesians 2:8a)
         3. Through Faith (Ephesians 2:8b)
         4. Through Blood (Ephesians 2:13)
      4. You Were Created for Good Works (Ephesians 2:10-22) What we are now
         1. We Are Products of Grace (Ephesians 2:10)
         2. We Are Partners with Israel (Ephesians 2:14-18)
         3. We Are People of God (Ephesians 2:19)
         4. We Are Pillars of the Temple (Ephesians 2:20-22)
2. THE APPLICATION: Live Christ-centered lives because of your new identity (Ephesians 4:1-6:24)
   1. Paul Urges Unity and Holiness Based on the Common Foundation. (Ephesians 4:1-32)
      1. In Relation to Other Believers (Ephesians 4:1-6) Body, Spirit, Hope, Lord, Faith, Baptism, God
      2. In Relation to Spiritual Gifts (Ephesians 4:7-16)
         1. His Gifts to Believers (Ephesians 4:7-11) Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors/Teachers
         2. His Goal for Believers (Ephesians 4:12-16) Equipped, Mature, Settled
      3. In Relation to the Former Life (Ephesians 4:17-32)
         1. Avoid Immoral Lifestyles (Ephesians 4:17-19a)
         2. Adopt a Spiritual Lifestyle (Ephesians 4:20-32)
            1. Spiritual Thoughts and Attitudes (Ephesians 4:20-23)
            2. Put off the Old Self (Ephesians 4:24, 26-28a, 29a, 30-32)
            3. Put on the New Self (Ephesians 4:25, 28b-29, 32)
   2. Paul Urges a Walk in Love, Light, and Wisdom Based on the Common Foundation. (Ephesians 5:1-20)
      1. In Relation to Evil (Ephesians 5:1-17)
      2. In Relation to the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18-20)
   3. Paul Urges Submission Based on the Common Foundation. (Ephesians 5:21-6:9)
      1. In Relation to the Home (Ephesians 5:21-6:4)
         1. Wives (Ephesians 5:21-24, 33)
         2. Husbands (Ephesians 5:25-32)
         3. Children (Ephesians 6:1-4)
      2. In Relation to the Work Place (Ephesians 6:5-9)
   4. Paul Urges Steadfast Warfare Against Spiritual Forces Based on the Common Foundation. (Ephesians 6:10-20)
      1. Warfare Against Whom? (Ephesians 6:10-13, 18-20)
         1. The Schemes of the Devil
            1. Be Strong (Ephesians 6:10)
            2. Be Prepared (Ephesians 6:11a)
            3. Stand Firm (Ephesians 6:13)
            4. Pray (Ephesians 6:18-20)
         2. The Struggle is Spiritual (Ephesians 6:12)
      2. Warfare with What Weapons? (Ephesians 6:14-20)
         1. Truth (Ephesians 6:14) Gird Your Loins, a Posture Ready for Battle
         2. Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14) Breastplate, Guarding the Heat and Vital Organs
         3. Gospel (Ephesians 6:15) Boots, Preparation for Sharing the Gospel
         4. Faith (Ephesians 6:16) Shield, Guarding Against the Attack of the Enemy
         5. Salvation (Ephesians 6:17) Helmet, Guarding the Mind that can be Open to Doubt
         6. Word of God (Ephesians 6:17) Sword, Our Only Weapon of Offense and Defense
         7. Prayer (Ephesians 6:18-20) 
            1. At All Times (Ephesians 6:18)
            2. In the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18)
            3. On the Alert (Ephesians 6:18) Perseverance and Protect of the Saints
            4. Praying for Paul (Ephesians 6:19-20)
               1. That he would be ready to open his mouth to make known the gospel
               2. That he would speak with boldness
               3. That he would be able to communicate this mystery of the gospel
               4. That he would be an ambassador for Christ
   5. Paul closes His Letter (Ephesians 6:21-24)

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