Books of the Bible

New Testament · Paul's Letters

Ephesians

Ephesians begins with what God has done in Christ before the world began, and then works outward into unity, speech, family life and standing firm.

Authorship
Written by Paul, from prison.
Historical setting
Likely a circular letter, with Ephesus at its centre.
Key themes
Chosen in Christ · One new humanity · Church as body · Spiritual armour
Where it sits in the story
The letter that shows the church as God's purpose rather than an afterthought.

Ephesians belongs to Paul's Letters. Romans to Philemon. Letters to churches and to co-workers.

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