Bible Study

Ephesians Notes

 Paul was the author of Ephesians

 Paul was in Rome when he wrote Ephesians

 Ephesus was the capital in the western part of Asia Minor

 Tychicus is the person who delivered Paul’s letter, to the Ephesians

 “To bring all things in heaven and on earth together, under one head, even Christ” is affirming

Christ’s supremacy

 Paull tells the Ephesians not to let the sun go down while they are still angry

 The Ephesians are to be imitators of God by living a life of love

 Paul compares the believers life before and after knowing Christ, to darkness and light

 When Paul speaks of relationships in Ephesians, his main point is submission

 The armor of God includes the following elements

o The Sword of the Spirit

o The Breastplate of Righteousness

o The Helmet of Salvation

o The Belt of Truth

o Shoes fitted for the Gospel of Peace

o The Shield of Faith

o Prayer

 The theme verse of Ephesians is 2:8-9

• The Helmet of Salvation

• The Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God , serves as our primary offensive weapon against spiritual attacks, empowering us to discern truth and stand firm in our faith.