May 17th, 2007
Ephesians: Overview
Eph 1:1 – The blessings of redemption, the Holy Spirit given as a pledge of our inheritance, Paul’s prayer for them
Eph 2:1 – We are children of wrath, made alive together with Christ, both the Jews and now the Gentiles are saved
Eph 3:1 – Paul’s imprisonment and subsequent ability to preach the word of God, the manifold wisdom of God is made known through the church
Eph 4:1 – Walk in a manner worthing of your calling, building up the body and unifying it through use of the gifts, maturity, speaking truth, etc
Eph 4:17 – Put on the new self, lay aside falsehood, do not give the devil a foothold
Eph 5:1 – Be imitators of God, make the most of your time because the days are evil
Eph 5:22 – Husbands and wives addressed – submission, sacrifice, love, respect
Eph 6:1 – Children, fathers, slaves, masters addressed
Eph 6:10 – The armor of God