Introduction to Ephesians
Prescript and greeting (1:1-2)
Blessing God who has blessed his people in Christ (1:3-14)
Thanksgiving for conversion and intercession for understanding (1:15-23)
From children of wrath to new creation (2:1-10)
From existence without God to membership in the people of God (2:11-22)
Paul's divinely given task and his suffering for the Gentiles (3:1-13)
Paul prays for his readers' inner strength and praises the God who can give it (3:14-21)
The growth of the church toward unity and maturity (4:1-16)
A reminder of how to live as new human beings (4:17-5:2)
Avoiding and transforming the deeds of darkness (5:3-14)
Wise conduct within the household (5:15-6:9)
Standing against the strategies of the devil (6:10-20)
A concluding commendation and a final prayer-wish (6:21-24).
