Our Riches Found Through Christ Jesus

Ephesians 1

The letter was written from prison (house arrest) in Rome where Paul was confined for about two years (Acts 28:30). This letter, along with Colossians, Philemon, and Philippians make up the Prison Epistles. This letter was written around 62 A.D.

This letter emphasizes that the church (body of believers) is the body of which Christ is the head.

The book is divided into two sections. Chapters 1 through 3 bring out the doctrine and show the riches (wealth) we have through our Lord. Chapters 4 through 6 show the practical application (work) of how we carry out the teachings of Chapters 1 through 3.

• Our relationship to Christ
  • The greeting (Ephesians 1:1-2)
    • To the saints
      • Grace and peace
  • We are blessed (Ephesians 1:3-14)
    • We were chosen before Creation
    • We are accepted
    • We are redeemed
      • The means – His blood
      • The method – Forgiven of transgressions
      • The motive – His grace
    • We are informed
    • We have an inheritance
    • We are His glory
    • We are secured