The book of Ephesians
The Book of Ephesians
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Unlike several of the other letters Paul wrote, Ephesians does not address any particular error or heresy. Paul wrote to expand the horizons of the believers, so that they might better understand God's eternal purpose and goals God has for the church.
The letter opens with statements about God's blessings, drawing attention to God's wisdom, forethought, and purpose. Paul emphasizes that we have been saved, not only for our personal benefit, but also to bring praise and glory to God.
God has given us gifts and wants us, the body of the church, to minister to one another to promote unity and maturity!
Who wrote the book of Ephesians?
The author of the book of Ephesians is the apostle Paul.
Who is the audience?
Believers in the church at Ephesus (near the western shores of modern-day Turkey).
Timeframe Ephesians was written:
Written sometime around AD 60, toward the end of Paul's life.
"In short" (One sentence summary):
In the book of Ephesians, Paul summarizes his gospel of salvation through faith alone. He also describes the nature and role of the church in God's eternal plan.
Fun facts about Ephesians/Did you know?
Ephesus was at the intersection of major trade routes and as such became a commercial center. The city even had a pagan temple devoted to the Roman goddess Diana.
Paul made Ephesus his base of operations for over two years, during which he and his associates envagelized western Asia Minor (Ac 19:10).
