A Study in Ephesians

Outline

A SUGGESTED OUTLINE OF THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS

Theme: The believer’s riches in Christ

Key Verse: Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing, in the heavenly places in Christ.

Doctrine: Our Riches in Christ (Ephesians 1 – 3)

A. Our spiritual possessions in Christ (Ephesians 1:4-14)

From the Father (Ephesians 1:4-6)
From the Son (Ephesians 1:7-12)
From the Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14)

First Prayer – for enlightenment (Ephesians 1:15-23)

B. Our spiritual position in Christ (Ephesians 2:1-22)

1. Raised and seated in the heavenly places (Ephesians 2:1-10)
2. Reconciled and set into the temple (Ephesians 2:11-22)
3. Second Prayer – for enablement (Ephesians 3: 1-21)

2. Duty: Our Responsibilities in Christ (Ephesians 4 – 6)

A. Walk in unity (Ephesians 4:1-16)

B. Walk in purity (Ephesians 4:17 – 5:17)

1. Walk not as other Gentiles (Ephesians 4:17-32)
2. Walk in love (Ephesians 5:1-6)
3. Walk as children of the light (Ephesians 5:7-14)
4. Walk carefully (Ephesians 5:15-17)

C. Walk in harmony (Ephesians 5:18 – 6:9)

1. Husbands and wives (Ephesians 5:18-33)
2. Parents and children (Ephesians 6:1-4)
3. Masters and servants (Ephesians 6:5-9)

D. Walk in victory (Ephesians 6:10-24)