Ephesians 1:1-23

Ephesians:

• Paul
• Ephesus + region
• Church for 3 years
• Ephesus
• tolerant
• capital
• influential
• temple of Diana (7 wonders of the world)

Ephesians chapters 1, 2 +3 = Gods story of love and grace

Ephesians chapters 3, 4 + 5 = Our response to God

Greeting - vs. 1-2

Step by Step in Christ:

1. Rich in Christ - vs. 3

• Εὐλογητὸς = blessed

2. Chosen by God - vs. 4

3. Adopted - vs. 5-6

• 2 Peter 3:9

4. Redeemed / Forgiven / Receive Grace - vs. 7

• redeemed = to buy back or pay a ransom for
• Romans 6:16, Ephesians 5:6, Romans 6:23

5. Given Insight - vs. 8-10

6. Inheritance - vs. 11-13a

7. Sealed by the Holy Spirit - vs. 13-14

Are you in Christ?