EPHESIANS Key Words: Grace-found 12x Body found 8x Walk found 8x Date: 62A.

D Writer: Apostle Paul Written to: Believers at Ephesus->Greek City where the great temple Olana was From: Rome Trivia Four Prison Epistles -Ephesians -Philemon -Philippians -Colossians The Book: No. in Bible: 49th Book No. of Chapters: 6 No. of Verses: 155 No. in order of writing: 10th in New Testament V.4-10, 13- Glorious change because of Gods grace, 19-20 Love and his abundant mercy a. He quickened us. (v.5) b. He raised us up and made us sit together in heavenly places.(v.6-7) (God might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his grace) c. Saved by Grace. (v.8-9) d. We are Gods workmanship created in Christ unto good works (v.10) e. We are made nigh by the blood of Christ (v.13) f. Fellowcitizens with the saints and the household of God (v.19) g. Built upon the foundation of Apostles and Prophets (v.20) (Jesus Christ-Chief Cornerstone) V.14-18- Gods way so we can be saved a. He hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us. (v.14) b. He abolished in his flesh the enmity of the law and ordinances. c. He reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross.

Chapter 1
V.1-2- The Greeting V.3-4-The apostles thanksgivings and praises to God for his innumerable blessings. a.v.3-God bless us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. b.v.4-God has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world (to be holy and without blame before him in love). c.v.6-He accepted us in the beloved d.v.7-We are redeemed and forgiven through his blood. e.v.13-We are sealed with the holy spirit of promise. V.15-23-Pauls prayer for the Christians -

Chapter 3
V.1-13- Paul was appointed by God to be an Apostle to the Gentiles. a. Paul was a prisoner of Jesus Christ (v.1) b. Paul was made a minister according to the gift of the grace of God. (v.7) c. Paul acknowledges he is less than the least of all the saints. V.13-21 Pauls second prayer for the Christian Important Verses: v.20-21

Chapter 4
V.1- God wants us to walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. (HOW? With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering forbearing one another in love)v.2 V.4-6Seven ones a. One body e. One faith b. One spirit f. One baptism c. One hope g. One God and Father of all d. One Lord V.7-16 The Gifts to the Christians -grace is given according to the measure of the gift of Christ (v.7) God Gave Some a. Apostles e.Teachers b. Prophets c. Evangelists d. Pastors The Purpose perfecting of the saints (v.12) -for the work of the ministry -for the edifying of the body of Christ V.13 Unity of faith and of the knowledge of the son of God unto a perfect man, unto the treasure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. V.14 no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about every wind of doctrine by the sleight of men and cunning craftiness.

Chapter 2
V.1-3- Miserable condition of the Ephesians (Christians) by nature. V.11-12 a.Dead in trespasses in sins (v.1) b. We walked according to the course of this world. -according to the prince of the power of the air (v.2) c. Our conversation in times past in the lust of our flesh (v.3). d. Fulfilling the desires of the flesh and the mind (v.3) e. Aliens from the commonwealth of Israel (v.12) f. Strangers from the covenants of promise (v.12) g. No hope and without God in the world (v.12)

V.17-32 Behavior of Believers a. Put the old man (v.22) b. Remove the spirit of your mind. (v.23) c. Put on the new man. (v.24) d. Be angry and sin not. (v.29) e. Do not give place to the devil. (v.27) f. No corrupt communication. (v.29) g. Grieve not to the Holy Spirit. (v.30) h. Put away all bitterness, wrath, and anger. (v.31) i. Be kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one to another. (v.32)

Chapter 5
V.1-20-Behavior of Believers V.-Be followers of God as dear children V.2-Walk in love V.3-4-The Things that we need to avoid a. Fornication d. Foolish talking b. All Uncleanness e.Testing c. Filthiness V.5- Kinds of People Who Cant enter Heaven - Whoremonger - Unclean person - Covetous - Idolater V.8- Walk as Children of Light V.9- Fruit of the Spirit is in all Goodliness, Righteousness and Truth. V.15- Walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise. V.16- Redeeming the time because the days are evil. V.18- Be not drunk w/ wine be wherein is excess But be filled with the Holy Spirit. V.19- Christian Songs -Psalms -Spiritual songs -Hymns -Singing and making melody in your heart. V.21-33 Husbands and Wives v.21- Submitting yourself on to another in the Fear of the Lord. v.22- Wives-Submit-Own Husbands-As unto the Lord. v.23-Husbands-Head-Wife-Christ-Head-ChurchSavior-Body. v.25- Husbands-Love-Wives-Christ-Church (and gave Himself for it) v.26-27- The Purpose Why Christ Gave Himself for the Church -sanctify and cleanse it -present the church as a Glorious Church -no spat or wrinkle -Holy w/o Blemish V.28-Men-Love-Wives-Bodies V.29- Christ-Cherishes Nourishes-Church V.30.We are members of His Body, of His Flesh and Bones. V.31-Man and Woman Become One Flesh in Marriage. V.33-Man-Love-Wife (the wife see that she reverence her husband)

Father and Mother) v.3- The PromiseLong Life v.4-Fathers-provoke not-Children to wrath -bring them up in the nurture and admonition of The Lord. v.5-Servants-be obedient-masters in the flesh with: fear, trembling and singleness of heart not with eyeservice, as men pleasers. V.10-24 The Warfare of Believers v.10- Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. v.11- Put on the whole armour of God-that ye may be able to stand in the wiles of the devil. v.12-We wrestle not against flesh and blood but: -principalities -spiritual wickedness in high -powers places -rulers of darkness of this world v.13- Take the whole armour of God be able to withstand in evil day an having done all, to stand. V.15-17 Gods Armour -loins girt about w/ TRUTH -BREASPLATE of RIGHTEOSNESS -FEET shod w/ the preparation of the Gospel of Peace. -SHIELD of FAITH(Quenched the Fiery Darts of Trial) -HELMET of SALVATION -SWORD of the SPIRIT- Gods Word V.21- Tychicus- Pauls beloved brother and faithful Minister. Last word in EphesiansAMEN.

Chapter 6
V.1-9 Duties of Children and Parents Servants And Masters v.2- First commandment w/ promise (Honour Thy