Interpretation of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesians

Contents Introduction 1. Foundation of the Ephesian Church 2. Circumstances of writing the letter to the Ephesians. 3. There is confusion as to whether this epistle was written to the Ephesians? 4. Place and time of writing. 5. Content and division of the message. Inscription and greeting (Eph. 1, 1-2) Dogmatic part (Eph. 1, 3-3, 21) A. Review of the economy of salvation (Eph. 1, 3-14) B. Leading the Ephesians to the contemplation of the economy of salvation (Eph. 1, 15-3, 21) I. The Apostle prays that God will give them the spirit of wisdom to see the greatness of the economy in the greatness of the benefits it provides and promises (Eph. 1:15-19) II. This greatness is indicated in the exaltation of the Accomplisher of our salvation (Eph. 1:20 – 23) III. And in exaltation together with Him and in Him all those who believe in Him (Eph. 2: 1 - 10) IV. For the Ephesians, and in their person, for all the Gentile believers, it is even more special in that it made them, who were far away, close (Eph. 2, 11-22) V. Which feature the Apostle strengthens with the idea that it was a hidden, now only revealed mystery, of which he is a minister (Eph. 3, 1-13) VI. And he concludes again with a prayer that the Ephesians may remain participants in the blessings of salvation, and through this even more rise to the understanding of the greatness of the mysteries of salvation (Eph. 3: 14-21). Moral part (4-6, 18) A. The general structure of the life of Christians 4: 1-16. 1. Unity of the spirit in the union of peace. 2. The leadership of God-established shepherds (Eph. 4, 11–13) 3. The return of everything to Christ (Eph. 4, 14–16) B. Rules of Christian life 1. General rules 4, 17–5, 20 2. Particular rules of Christian life according to state (Eph. 5, 21–6, 9) C. Spiritual Christian armor (Eph. 6, 10–18) Conclusion of the Epistle (Eph. 6:19–24) You might be interested in: