Placement in the Holy Bible:
- Tenth book of the New Testament
Author:
- Paul, who wrote this letter to provide spiritual advice and guidance to the church in Ephesus.
Intended Audience:
- Members of the church in Ephesus and all Christians interested in spirituality, unity, and church activities.
Purpose:
- To inspire members of the church towards spiritual prosperity, unity, and harmony.
- To clarify various aspects of Christian life and the reality of spiritual warfare.
Key Themes:
- Spiritual Blessings: Importance of spiritual blessings received through faith.
- Unity in the Church: Need for unity and harmony within the church and guidance for achieving it.
- Christian Life and Spiritual Warfare: Ethics, conduct, and preparation for spiritual warfare in Christian life.
Major Sections:
- Spiritual Blessings and Plan (Chapters 1-3): Spiritual blessings given by God, the plan of salvation through Christ, and the role of the church.
- Guidance for Christian Life (Chapters 4-6): Personal ethics, principles of unity, and behavioural guidance for Christian life.
- Spiritual Warfare and Preparation (Chapter 6): Reality of spiritual warfare, instructions for readiness, and ways to remain steadfast.
Structure:
- Chapters 1-3: Spiritual blessings, salvation through Christ, and the church’s role.
- Chapters 4-6: Personal ethics, unity, and behavioural guidance for Christian life.
- Chapter 6: Spiritual warfare, preparation, and remaining steadfast.
Characteristics:
- Spiritual Blessings: Clear explanation of spiritual blessings given by God and their impact.
- Unity in the Church: Necessity of unity and harmony within the church and guidance for achieving it.