Ephesians

Theme 1 : All who believe in Jesus Christ and accept his salvation become children of God and a part of his people. Paul told the Ephesians that they had been destined for adoption as God ‘s children through Jesus Christ according to the pleasure of his will. ( 1:5). Every individual who receives Christ’s salvation is a part of God’s body despite whether they are Jew or Gentile. (2:11-16). It is through Christ that a new unified people made up of people from all races, tongues and ethnic groups is formed. (2:19-21). Paul stated that the Gentiles had become fellow hiers, members of the same body and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. (3:6). Paul argued that Christians were unified as there was one faith, one baptism , one spirit and one Lord. (4:2-6).

Theme 2 : As Christians we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to live lives devoted to Jesus Christ. Christians have the same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead at work in them through the Holy Spirit. (1:17-19). The Holy Spirit works in the lives of each believer strengthening them , allowing Christ to dwell in them and filling them with the fullness of God. ( 3:17-19). Christians are given different gifts for the good of the Church and to allow us to be witnesses for Christ, which is accomplished through the Holy Spirit. ( 4:25-32).

Theme 3 : Christians are equipped by the Holy Spirit to fight against the work of Satan and one of the chief weapons , we have as believers is the power of prayer. Paul urged the Ephesian believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to worship with psalms , hymns and spiritual songs giving praise to God.. (5:19-21). Paul urged them to pray continually and to uphold the saints and to pray for the spreading of the gospel. (6:18-19). Paul urged the Ephesians to equip themselves with the armour of God to withhold attack from the Devil . ( 6:10-17).