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Background Christ has ascended into the highest heaven (v10). He then gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers to His church (v11), to prepare God’s people for the works of service. When God’s people, the body of Christ functions normally, with each member exercising their own spiritual gifts, the body of Christ will be built up. … Read more

Background God’s eternal purpose which He accomplished is Christ Jesus (v11) is that the manifold wisdom of God may now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places (v10). The rulers and authorities are referring to the angels, both good and the fallen angels. On Paul’s second prayer in Ephesians, he … Read more

Background and Overview The chapter tells us about our positions in Christ. First, we are lived in Christ (v5). Second,  we are seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (v6). Third, we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ (v10). Four, we are one on Christ, gentiles and Jews as one (v14). Five, we are fellow … Read more

Background and Overview In Chapter 1, Paul reveals to the church the Eternal Purpose of God. The main verses are verse 9 and 10. God only has one Eternal Purpose. He set this purpose according to His own good pleasure (v9). His eternal purpose was a mystery since the beginning of time (v9), but know … Read more

Author, date and time Paul wrote this letter (1:1;3:1) while in Rome’s prison (A.D. 59-61) destined to the saints in Ephesus (1:1). Other than Ephesians, Paul also wrote the letters of Colossians, Philippians and Philemon. These letters of called “prison epistles”. Paul asked Tychicus (6:21), together with Onesimus (Col 4:9) to deliver these letters to the … Read more