New Testament · Paul's Letters

Ephesians

Written by Paul, writing from prison. Written for Churches around Ephesus, Jew and Gentile learning they are one family.

Big picture in three sentences

Ephesians says believers are chosen, loved, and seated with Christ.

The wall between outsiders and insiders has come down.

Paul then describes ordinary holiness at home and the armor of God.

The armor picture is a way to pray, not a costume for fighting people.

Key verse · Ephesians 2:8

“for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,”