Ephesians- Introduction

Additional Details

• Author: Paul
• Audience: Believers in Ephesus
• Original Greek Name: Εφεσίους
• Translated Hebrew Name: אפסים
• Common English Name: Ephesians
• Transliteration: Ephesíous
• Meaning: Ephesians
• Date Created: c 60 CE
• Content Reference Time: c 60 CE
• Key Individuals:
  • Paul
  • Tychicus
• Key Themes:
  • Unity in Messiah (Ephesians 1:1-3:21)
  • Unity in the body of Messiah (Ephesians 4:1-6:24)
• Date Canonized: c 70-170 CE
• Abstract:

  Paul's letter to the believers in Ephesus shares G-d's eternal plan of salvation for both Jews and Gentiles.  The "book" of Ephesians tells them the plan is a mystery hidden for ages, but G-d has revealed it in the Messiah Yeshua.  Paul extols the riches of the glory of Messiah, His work of salvation, and the redemption through His blood.  Paul informs the believers that G-d has graciously saved them through the faith He has implanted within them as a gift: G-d did not save them because of their actions, deeds, or works.  Paul warns them that, as part of G-d's Kingdom, they will come under spiritual attack and should put on the spiritual armor of G-d to take a stand against the schemes of the devil.  He appeals to the Ephesians: pray at all times in the spirit and be on the alert.  Paul concludes with a blessing of grace upon all those who love the Messiah Yeshua.

• Location Created: Rome
• Content Location: Ephesus
• Teaches:
  • G-d has a purpose for each of us.
  • Messiah is the center of our faith and of our lives.
  • Believers are the body of the Messiah.
  • Gentile believers have become part of the commonwealth of Israel: G-d's family.
  • Believers should live their lives in a way that glorifies G-d.
• Chapters: 6
• Verses: 155