Ephesians: Summary & Key Themes

Ephesians at a glance, before you read it.

Written by	Paul
Written to	the church in Ephesus
Type	Letter
Chapters	6
Position	Book 49 of 66 · book 10 of the New Testament

Summary

Ephesians celebrates every spiritual blessing in Christ and salvation by grace through faith. It shows Jews and Gentiles made one in the church and then gives practical teaching for family, work and the armor of God.

Main themes

grace
unity in the church
the armor of God

Key verse

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Ephesians 2:8 (KJV)

How to read Ephesians

Read it in one or two sittings first; short letters were written to be read aloud in one go. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?

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