Outline of Ephesians

One of the useful ways to review a book is to divide it into an outline, like this one so that when you hear a question you can place it easily within context.

1. Salutation (1:1, 2)

2. Praise to God for the Blessings in Christ (1:3-14)

Elected by the Father (1:3-6)
Redeemed by the Son (1:7-10)
Sealed by the Spirit (1:11-14)
3. Prayer for the Church (1:15-23)

4. Our Position in Christ (2:1-3:13)

Reconciled with God and Seated with Christ (2:1-10)
Reconciled with God's People and Growing into God's Temple (2:11-22)
Recipients and Revealers of God's Mystery (3:1-13)
5. Prayer for the Church and Doxology (3:14-21)

6. Our Walk in Christ: Toward Unity and Purity (4:1-6:9)

Unity and Diversity (4:1-16)
A New Mind (4:17-24)
A New Walk: In Unity, Love, Purity, Light, and Wisdom (4:25-5:17)
The Filling of the Spirit (5:18-6:9)
1. In Worship and Submission to One Another (5:18-21)
2. Mutual Submission in Specific Relationships (5:22-6:9)
a. Husbands and Wives (5:22-33)
b. Parents and Children (6:1-4)
c. Masters and Slaves (6:5-9)

7. Our Stand Against the Spiritual Forces of Darkness (6:10-20)

Call to Arms Against Our Real Enemy (6:10-12)
Our Armor, Weaponry and Strategy (6:13-20)
8. Final Greetings (6:21-24)