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The Word Is Alive Ephesians. Summary Narrated by Tony Gillon. Introduction. Despite claims by some in modern times, the early church accepted that Paul was the author of this letter and modern methods of analysing his other letters show strong support for this indeed being a Pauline epistle.
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The Word Is AliveEphesians Summary Narrated by Tony Gillon
Introduction • Despite claims by some in modern times, the early church accepted that Paul was the author of this letter and modern methods of analysing his other letters show strong support for this indeed being a Pauline epistle. • It was almost certainly written while Paul was in a Roman prison, probably around AD62.
Introduction • There are two main themes of Ephesians: • Christ has reconciled all creation to himself and to God. • Christ has united people from all nations to himself and to one another in his church.
Introduction • Unlike many of his letters, Paul does not seem to be responding to address any particular issue in the church. • It seems almost a social letter, simply providing an opportunity for him to tell them how he was doing in prison and also allowing him to encourage them through his praise of God and Jesus.
Introduction • The letter is written in the classical epistle style and can be split into two parts: the doctrinal section in chapters 1–3 and the practical section in chapters 4–6.
Chapter One • Paul the author, the Ephesians the likely recipients.
Chapter One • Paul the author, the Ephesians the likely recipients. • Paul’s praise of God.
Chapter One • Paul the author, the Ephesians the likely recipients. • Paul’s praise of God. • Paul’s prayer for his readers.
Chapter Two • The hopelessness of life for the Gentiles without God.
Chapter Two • The hopelessness of life for the Gentiles without God. • Jew and Gentile untied in Christ.
Chapter Two • The hopelessness of life for the Gentiles without God. • Jew and Gentile untied in Christ. • God’s new temple.
Chapter Three • God’s mystery revealed in the Gospel.
Chapter Three • God’s mystery revealed in the Gospel. • The message must be spread worldwide.
Chapter Three • God’s mystery revealed in the Gospel. • The message must be spread worldwide. • A prayer for a response to God’s wisdom.
Chapter Four • The fundamental instructions for Christian living.
Chapter Four • The fundamental instructions for Christian living. • The spiritual gifts for ministry.
Chapter Four • The fundamental instructions for Christian living. • The spiritual gifts for ministry. • Put off the old self.
Chapter Four • The fundamental instructions for Christian living. • The spiritual gifts for ministry. • Put off the old self. • Do not grieve the Holy Spirit with inappropriate behaviour.
Chapter Five • The practical applications of Gospel living.
Chapter Five • The practical applications of Gospel living. • Living in the light.
Chapter Five • The practical applications of Gospel living. • Living in the light. • Responsibilities of husbands and wives.
Chapter Six • The theme of submission continues focusing on children/parents and slaves/masters.
Chapter Six • The theme of submission continues focusing on children/parents and slaves/masters. • The full armour of God.
Chapter Six • Summary of Chapter Six • The theme of submission continues focusing on children/parents and slaves/masters. • The full armour of God. • A call for prayer.
Chapter Six • The theme of submission continues focusing on children/parents and slaves/masters. • The full armour of God. • A call for prayer. • The role of Tychicus and final benediction.
