Ephesians 1 1 2 An Introduction Ephesians 1
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Ephesians 1: 1 -2 An Introduction
Ephesians 1: 1 -2 An Introduction 1. What is the letter about? 2. Why does Paul write to the Ephesians? 3. How is the purpose of the letter fulfilled? 4. How does Paul want us to respond?
Ephesians 1: 1 -2 An Introduction 1. What is the letter about? (Apostle) 2. Why does Paul write to the Ephesians? (Faithful)
Ephesians 1: 1 -2 An Introduction 3. How is the purpose of the letter fulfilled? (Grace) 4. How does Paul want the Church to respond? (Peace)
Ephesians 1: 1 -2 An Introduction 1. What is the letter about? Theme: Paul wants Christians to know God and His plan for His people
1. What is the letter about? Theme: Paul wants Christians to know God and His plan for His people 1: 16 -19; 3: 16 -19; 4: 14, 20 -24; 6: 4
Ephesians 1: 1 -2 An Introduction 2. Why does Paul write to the Church in Ephesus? Theme: Paul wants Christians to trust God and His plan for His people
2. Why does Paul write to the Church in Ephesus? Theme: Paul wants Christians to trust God and His plan for His people 1: 19 b-23; 3: 16 -21; 4: 17; 6: 12; 6: 24
Ephesians 1: 1 -2 An Introduction 3. How is the purpose of the letter fulfilled? Theme: God enables His people to remain faithful through Grace
3. How is the purpose of the letter fulfilled? Theme: God enables His people to remain faithful through Grace 1: 3 -14, 22 -2: 5; 3: 12 -13, 4: 1; 5: 8
Ephesians 1: 1 -2 An Introduction 4. How does Paul want the Church to respond? Theme: God wants His people to be united in peace
4. How does Paul want the Church to respond? Theme: God wants His people to be united in peace 1: 5 -10; 2: 10, 11 -22; 3: 7 -11; 4: 3 -16; 4: 25; 6: 9