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The Letter of Paul to the, the tenth book in the NT. It offers meditation on a number of interrelated themes centering on the church and its relation to Christ, and on Christian behavior within the church. The unity of the church fulfills a divine plan, in God’s mind since before the creation of the world, and this unity is manifested in orderly Christian conduct.
Outline of Contents
Ephesians
I. Address (
II. The church as a fellowship of the redeemed (
A. Praise of God (
B. Intercession (
C. Life from death (
D. Jew and Gentile reconciled (
E. Paul’s ministry in revelation (
F. Renewed intercession (
III. Life among the redeemed (
A. Unity and diversity in service (
B. The old life and the new (
C. Christians in their communities (
D. How Christians should live together (
E. The Christian’s armor (
IV. Closing greetings (