1. NT Survey II Ephesians

2. Paul’s Third Journey (Acts 18:23 – 21:17) Galatians & Romans written from Corinth. 2 Corinthians written from Macedonia, after Paul receives report from Titus. 1 Corinthians written from Ephesus.

3. Paul’s Trials and Trip to Rome (Acts 21:27 – 28:31) Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, & Philippians written from Rome.

5. Introductory Matters for Ephesians Author: The Apostle Paul, “prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles” (Eph 3:1). Author: The Apostle Paul, “prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles” (Eph 3:1). Date: Early in Paul’s first Roman imprisonment, c. 61 AD. Date: Early in Paul’s first Roman imprisonment, c. 61 AD. Audience: Though traditionally understood as addressed to a church in the city of Ephesus, there is good evidence (both manuscript evidence and content in the letter, e.g. 1:15; 3:2; 4:21) that this was an encyclical letter to all the churches of Asia. Tychicus was the bearer of this letter (6:21-22). Audience: Though traditionally understood as addressed to a church in the city of Ephesus, there is good evidence (both manuscript evidence and content in the letter, e.g. 1:15; 3:2; 4:21) that this was an encyclical letter to all the churches of Asia. Tychicus was the bearer of this letter (6:21-22). Character of the book: Soteriological (explaining salvation), Christological (explaining the person and work of Christ), and ecclesiological (explaining the church)! Character of the book: Soteriological (explaining salvation), Christological (explaining the person and work of Christ), and ecclesiological (explaining the church)!

6. Major Themes in Ephesians The Church The Church The Body (1:23; 2:16; 3:6; 4:4, 12, 16; 5:23, 30) The Body (1:23; 2:16; 3:6; 4:4, 12, 16; 5:23, 30) Saints (1:1, 15, 18; 2:19; 3:18; 4:12; 5:3; 6:18) Saints (1:1, 15, 18; 2:19; 3:18; 4:12; 5:3; 6:18) New Man (2:15) New Man (2:15) God’s Household (2:19) God’s Household (2:19) Building (2:21-22) Building (2:21-22) The Gentiles; Jew and Gentile in One Body The Gentiles; Jew and Gentile in One Body The Christian Walk The Christian Walk Love (19x) Love (19x) The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Paul’s Prayers for the Saints’ Comprehension Paul’s Prayers for the Saints’ Comprehension

7. The Believer’s Position In Christ

8. Purpose Statement for Ephesians Paul wrote to Gentile Christians to explain to them their place in the purpose of God for the Church and to urge them to work out their call in their conduct. Paul wrote to Gentile Christians to explain to them their place in the purpose of God for the Church and to urge them to work out their call in their conduct.

9. Survey of Ephesians Prologue: Salutation (1:1-2) and Doxology to God for Redemption in Christ (1:3-14) Prologue: Salutation (1:1-2) and Doxology to God for Redemption in Christ (1:3-14) Chosen by the Father (1:3-6) Chosen by the Father (1:3-6) Redeemed by the Son (1:7-12) Redeemed by the Son (1:7-12) Sealed by the Holy Spirit (1:13-14) Sealed by the Holy Spirit (1:13-14) The Calling of the Church (1:15-3:21) The Calling of the Church (1:15-3:21) The Position of the Church in Jesus Christ (1:15 – 2:10) The Position of the Church in Jesus Christ (1:15 – 2:10) The Oneness of Jew and Gentile in the Church (2:11 – 3:21) The Oneness of Jew and Gentile in the Church (2:11 – 3:21)

10. Survey of Ephesians The Conduct of the Church (4:1 – 6:20) The Conduct of the Church (4:1 – 6:20) The Preservation of the Unity of the Spirit (4:1-16) The Preservation of the Unity of the Spirit (4:1-16) The Walk of the Believer in Jesus Christ (4:17 – 6:9) The Walk of the Believer in Jesus Christ (4:17 – 6:9) A Walk in Righteousness and Holiness of the Truth (4:17- 32) A Walk in Righteousness and Holiness of the Truth (4:17- 32) A Walk in Love (5:1-6) A Walk in Love (5:1-6) A Walk in Light (5:7-14) A Walk in Light (5:7-14) A Walk in Wisdom (5:15 – 6:9) A Walk in Wisdom (5:15 – 6:9) Filled by the Holy Spirit (5:15-20) Filled by the Holy Spirit (5:15-20) Subject to one another in the fear of Christ (5:21 – 6:9) Subject to one another in the fear of Christ (5:21 – 6:9) The Stand of the Believer in the Full Armor of God (6:10-20) The Stand of the Believer in the Full Armor of God (6:10-20) Epilogue (6:21-24) Epilogue (6:21-24)

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