Introduction: Who are you?

The Author: The Date: Purpose: The Recipients: The Theme: Key Words: Key Verses:

Synopsis of the Book of Ephesians One-word summary of each of the six chapters of the book of Ephesians:

Ephesians 1 – Ephesians 2 – Ephesians 3 – Ephesians 4 – Ephesians 5 – Ephesians 6 –

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I. Ephesians Chapter 1 (Theme: __________) 1:1-2 – ________ and Greeting. 1:3-14 –Redemption through Jesus Christ. 1:15-23 – ___________ for the believers.

In this chapter we have all the introduction we need – the author (_______ by the will of God) – 1:1, recipients (______ and faithful in Christ Jesus), as well as a blessing (grace and peace) -1:2.

This first chapter is about our wonderful, blessings filled ________ in Christ Jesus. Here is what we need to know about salvation – It is all of God – P-E-R-I-O-D! This is wonderful:

In this first chapter we also read Paul’s amazing _______ (1:13-23).

II. Ephesians Chapter 2 (Theme: _______) 2:1-10 – Spiritual _______ and exaltation to heavenly

places. It is all of God’s grace and NOT of any human works.

2:11-13 – It embraces _______ who were far from God. 2:14-19 – It removes _______ between Jews and

Gentiles – united together. 2:19-22 – Christ is our________.

Verses 1-10 teaches us that we were all _______ at one time and that God brought us to life.

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Verses 11-13 teaches that every ________ is brought near by the blood of Jesus Christ.

This chapter also teaches us that Christ is our ________.

III. Ephesians Chapter 3 (Theme: __________) 3:1-7 – Paul’s _________ of the Mystery 3:8-13 –Paul’s Declaration of the Mystery 3:14-21- Paul’s _________ of the Mystery

The word “mystery” as used in Ephesians 3 speaks about…

Paul sees the mystery as God ___________ him.

Another part of the mystery is the _________ of the Gospel (Good News).

A final aspect of the mystery is our __________ of it. Paul says in verses 18-19, “may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height – to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fulness of God.”

IV. Ephesians Chapter 4 (___________) 4:1-6 – Keep the ________ of the Spirit. 4:7-16 – _______ your Spiritual gifts for the edification of

the body of Christ. 4:17-24 – _______ in the Newness of Life. 4:25-32 – How not to ________ the Holy Spirit.

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Four ways to maintain unity in the Spirit (4:2):

In verses 7-16, Paul writes about using our _______ gifts for ministry.

In verses 17-24, Paul writes about walking in the ________ of life that we possess in Jesus Christ.

As we come to the conclusion of the fourth chapter, we are provided with a list of ways not to grieve the Holy Spirit. To “grieve” means to:

V. Ephesians Chapter 5 (Walk) 5:1-7 – Walk in _______. 5:8-14 -Walk in ________. 5:15-21 – Walk in ________. (circumspectly) 5:22-33 – Marriage: Love and Respect

We are to be ________ of God. We are to walk in ______, as Christ also loved us. We are to walk in ______. We are also to walk in ________.

VI. Ephesians Chapter 6 (_________) 6:1-5 – Duties of ______and Fathers. 6:5-9 – Duties of servants, and _________. 6:10-20 – Putting on the whole _______of God. 6:21-24 – Final Closing Remarks.

Verses 1-9 are really about _______ and responsibilities.

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Verses 10-20 deals with putting on the _______ armor of God.

Verses 21-24 are Pau’s closing _______ and comments about his friend, Tychicus, as well as the saints in Ephesus.

Conclusion:

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