ephesians outline

1. Paul’s Greeting to the Ephesians (1:1-2)

2. God’s Purpose for the Church (1:3-3:21)

a. Spiritual Blessings (1:3-14)

b. Spiritual Wisdom (1:15-23)

c. Alive with Christ (2:1-10)

d. One in Christ (2:11-18)

e. Christ Our Cornerstone (2:19-22)

f. The Mystery of the Gospel (3:1-13)

g. Paul’s Prayer for the Ephesians (3:14-21)

3. Fulfilling God's Purpose for the Church (4:1-6:20)

a. Unity in the Body (4:1-16)

b. Righteous Living (4:17-5:20)

i. New Life in Christ (4:17-32)

ii. Imitators of God (5:1-7)

iii. Children of Light (5:8-20)

c. Authority and Submission (5:21-6:9)

i. Submit to One Another (5:21)

ii. Wives and Husbands (5:22-33)

iii. Children and Parents (6:1-4)

iv. Serving with Honor (6:5-9)

d. The Full Armor of God (6:10-20)

4. Final Greetings (6:21-24)