Ephesians

The book of Ephesians begins with Paul expressing gratitude for the faith of the saints at Ephesus and explaining that God chose them before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless. He explains that salvation is a gift from God, not earned through works, and that Gentiles are now brought near to God through the blood of Christ. Paul was given the task of preaching the gospel to the Gentiles, revealing a mystery that was previously unknown, and he asks that the Ephesians be strengthened by God's Spirit. The book emphasizes the importance of unity and living a life worthy of one's calling, characterized by humility, meekness, and love, and highlights the diversity of gifts given by Christ to the church. Believers are called to walk in love, avoid sin, and live as children of light, and are given instructions on how to live in marriage, as children, servants, and masters. The book concludes with a request for prayer and the sending of Tychicus to inform the Ephesians of the author's affairs, and a call to be strong in the Lord and put on the armor of God to withstand spiritual attacks.