New Testament · 6 chapters
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Ephesians describes God’s purpose to bring people together in Christ and form one new community. Its account of grace and unity leads into teaching about relationships, shared maturity, and standing firm in spiritual struggle.
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Chapter 1.
Paul praises God’s saving purpose in Christ, including adoption, redemption, and the Spirit’s seal. He prays that believers will grasp the hope and power of their calling.
Read chapter 22 versesChapter 2.
Salvation is described as God’s gift that brings people from death to life for good works. Christ also breaks down hostility between Jews and Gentiles, forming one household.
Read chapter 21 versesChapter 3.
Paul explains his role in announcing the shared inheritance of Gentiles in Christ. His prayer asks that the community be strengthened to know Christ’s immeasurable love.
Read chapter 32 versesChapter 4.
The church is urged to preserve unity while growing through diverse gifts. The new life requires truthful speech, constructive work, kindness, and forgiveness.
Read chapter 33 versesChapter 5.
Believers are called to walk in love, light, and wisdom. Teaching about household relationships begins with reverence for Christ and the self-giving pattern of his love.
Read chapter 24 versesChapter 6.
Instructions address children, parents, servants, and masters within the ancient household. The letter closes by calling believers to stand firm in God’s strength through truth, faith, and prayer.
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