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)
- Raised and seated in the heavenly places (Ephesians 2:1-10)
- Reconciled and set into the temple (Ephesians 2:11-22)
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)
- Walk not as other Gentiles (Ephesians 4:17-32)
- Walk in love (Ephesians 5:1-6)
- Walk as children of the light (Ephesians 5:7-14)
- Walk carefully (Ephesians 5:15-17)
C. Walk in harmony (Ephesians 5:18 – 6:9)
- Husbands and wives (Ephesians 5:18-33)
- Parents and children (Ephesians 6:1-4)
- Masters and servants (Ephesians 6:5-9)
D. Walk in victory (Ephesians 6:10-24)