Introduction to Ephesians

Originally created: August 30, 2023

Series at BRBC started: February 2, 2025

1. Structure
   1. Doctrine - the eternal/heavenly perspective of God’s Grand Plan of Redemption (ch. 1-3)
      1. Salutation (1:1-2)
      2. The Father’s eternal plan for our inheritance (1:3-14)
      3. Introduction of Paul’s purpose for writing (1:15-19)
      4. Display of God’s power
         1. Through Christ (1:20-23)
         2. Through the Church (2:1-22)
      5. Revelation of the mystery of the inscrutable riches of God in Christ (3:1-21)
   2. Application - how to walk in this temporal world in light of the eternal gospel (ch. 4-6)
      1. Challenge to live up to this eternal call of God (4:1-6)
      2. Edification: Christ’s means of building up His church (4:7-12)
      3. Maturity: Christ’s goal for bui ...