Ephesians 4
The first three chapters were more doctrinal in nature meant to inform the mind of greater truths.

1. DOCTRINE: OUR RICHES IN CHRIST (Eph 1:3-3:21)

A. OUR SPIRITUAL POSSESSIONS IN CHRIST (Eph 1:3-14)
1. From the Father (Eph 1:4-6)
2. From the Son (Eph 1:7-12)
3. From the Spirit (Eph 1:13-14)
4. First Prayer: for enlightenment (Eph 1:15-23)

B. OUR SPIRITUAL POSITION IN CHRIST (Eph 2:1-22)
1. Raised and seated on the throne (Eph 2:1-10)
2. Reconciled as one new man and set into the temple (Eph 2:11-22)
3. Second Prayer: for enablement (Eph 3:1-21)
The last three chapters are more practical in nature meant to establish the direction of our lives and the manner in which we are to live.


2. DIRECTION: OUR RESPONSIBILITIES IN CHRIST (Eph 4:1-6:20)

A. A CALL TO WALK IN UNITY (Eph 4:1-16)
1. Preserving the unity of the Spirit with proper attitudes (Eph 4:1-7)
2. Edifying the body of Christ by the grace given us (Eph 4:8-16)

B. A CALL TO WALK IN PURITY (Eph 4:17-5:21)
1. Walk not as other Gentiles (Eph 4:17-32)
2. Walk in love (Eph 5:1-6)
3. Walk as children of light (Eph 5:7-14)
4. Walk as wise (Eph 5:15-21)

C. A CALL TO WALK IN HARMONY (Eph 5:22-6:9)
1. Husbands and wives (Eph 5:22-33)
2. Parents and children (Eph 6:1-4)
3. Masters and servants (Eph 6:5-9)

D. A CALL TO WALK IN VICTORY (Eph 6:10-20)
1. Standing strong in the power of the Lord (Eph 6:10-13)
2. Equipped with the whole armor of God (Eph 6:14-20)