Ephesians

Verse-by-Verse Commentary

Ephesians 1

• Blessed Be the God and Father (Ephesians 1:3)

• Blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:3–6)

• Redemption and Forgiveness (Ephesians 1:7–10)

• The Mystery Revealed in Our Inheritance (Ephesians 1:11–14)

• Connecting the Blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:1–14)

• A Comprehensive Look at Ephesians 1:1–14

• Prayer for Wisdom and Revelation (Ephesians 1:15–23)

Ephesians 2

• Our State Without Christ (Ephesians 2:1–3)

• God’s Mercy and Love (Ephesians 2:4–7)

• Salvation by Grace Through Faith (Ephesians 2:8–9)

• Salvation by Grace (Ephesians 2:1–10)

• Created for Good Works (Ephesians 2:10)

• Remembering Our Former Separation (Ephesians 2:11–13)

• Christ Is Our Peace (Ephesians 2:14–18)

• Citizens and Members of God’s Household (Ephesians 2:19–22)

• Unity in Christ (Ephesians 2:11–22)

Ephesians 3

• Paul’s Calling to Reveal the Mystery (Ephesians 3:1–7)

• Mystery of Christ Revealed (Ephesians 3:1–13)

• Paul’s Prayer for Inner Strength (Ephesians 3:14–17)

• The Love of Christ That Surpasses Understanding (Ephesians 3:18–21)

• A Prayer for Spiritual Strength and Knowledge (Ephesians 3:14–21)

• The Church’s Role in God’s Plan (Ephesians 3:8–13)

Ephesians 4

• Live Worthy of Our Calling (Ephesians 4:1–6)

• Unity of the Body of Christ (Ephesians 4:1–16)

• Gifts Given to the Church (Ephesians 4:7–12)

• Maturity in Christ (Ephesians 4:13–16)

• Put Off the Old Self (Ephesians 4:17–24)

• Speak the Truth in Love (Ephesians 4:25–32)

• New Life in Christ (Ephesians 4:17–32)

Ephesians 5

• Walking in Love (Ephesians 5:1–7)

• Walking in Light (Ephesians 5:8–14)

• Walking in Wisdom (Ephesians 5:15–20)

• Imitating God in Our Living (Ephesians 5:1–20)

Ephesians 6

• Instructions to Children, Parents, Slaves, and Masters (Ephesians 6:1–9)

• The Call to Spiritual Strength (Ephesians 6:10-20)

• Ephesians 6:10–13 — Be Strong in the Lord

• Ephesians 6:14–17 — The Armor of God

• Praying in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18–20)

• The Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17)

• The Helmet of Salvation (Ephesians 6:17)

• The Shield of Faith (Ephesians 6:16)

• The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace (Ephesians 6:15)

• The Breastplate of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14)

• The Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:14)

• The Whole Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10–18)