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Ephesians

Ephesians. Author. Paul. Audience and Purpose. Spent three years in Ephesus on his journey He wrote to warn them of false teachers that are going to come and try to distort the truth Desired to strengthen the Ephesians in their love for Christ. Date and Place Written.

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Ephesians

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  1. Ephesians

  2. Author • Paul

  3. Audience and Purpose • Spent three years in Ephesus on his journey • He wrote to warn them of false teachers that are going to come and try to distort the truth • Desired to strengthen the Ephesians in their love for Christ

  4. Date and Place Written • Wrote while he was in Prison in Rome • Around A.D. 59 to 62

  5. Theme • The unity of believers in Christ • 4:4-6

  6. Outline • Unity in Christ (1:1-3:21) • Unity in the body of Christ (4:1-6:24) • Strength through the armor of God (6:10-24)

  7. Characteristics • Doctrine – all key doctrines included • Problems – no problems to address • Doctrine (Ch 1-3) Application (Ch 4-6) • Sermon or hymn

  8. People • Tychicus • Pairs- • Jews and Gentiles • Wives and husbands • Children and parents • Slaves and masters

  9. Teachings • Predestination • Authority of Christ • Salvation • Unity • Love • The body of Christ and spiritual Gifts • Imitators of God • Social responsibilities • The armor of God

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