Though our victory has already been secured in Christ, we are still engaged in an ongoing spiritual battle and must arm ourselves against the enemy's tactics. In Ephesians 6:10-24, we learn to identify our enemy, understand the armor God has given us, and how to tap into the power of His Word as we stand firm against the schemes of the devil.

Having established who we are in Christ, Paul begins to show us what it means to walk in love, light, and wisdom. As we study Ephesians 5:1–6:9, we learn how walking in these ways should be reflected in both our behavior and in relationships among husbands and wives, children and parents, and those entrusted with responsibility over others.

As each generation comes and goes, culture continues to redefine marriage, usually missing God's intent for it altogether. In Ephesians 5:22-33, Paul gives us God's design for husbands and wives – a design that points to the greater picture of Christ's love for the church.

As we continue looking at the hallmarks of church unity in Ephesians 4:11-32, we take a deep dive into the evidence of good growth and the pitfalls that will lead to serious problems. As we study, we examine the behaviors that reveal whether we are growing toward Christlikeness and identify the attitudes that damage unity and grieve the Lord.

In Ephesians 4:31-32, Paul addresses a serious sin that is often ignored, excused, or misunderstood among believers. As we unpack the difficult topic of forgiveness, we discover what it truly means, why God views it so seriously, and how we can forgive others as He has forgiven us.

One of Satan’s top tactics to wreak havoc within the church is to cause division among Christians. In Ephesians 4:1–14, Paul begins a discussion on unity, teaching us how to combat this threat by walking in God’s grace, building our foundation on the Trinity, and using our gifts to bless the body of Christ.

After explaining all that God has done for us through Christ, Paul begins to examine what the Christian life should look like when we walk in a manner worthy of this calling. As we study Ephesians 4:1-3, we learn the qualities that should define our lives as we faithfully live out the role God has placed before us.

Paul begins to unfold the mystery of God’s plan for humanity in Ephesians 3, revealing the players, the periods, and the purpose behind it all. Then, through Paul’s prayer, we are reminded that God also has a personal calling for our lives as we allow Him to dwell in our hearts and display His power through us.

In Ephesians 3:14-19, Paul makes an intriguing statement about Christ dwelling within our hearts. But what exactly was he talking about? As we explore what it means to invite Jesus to live within our hearts, we see that it involves surrendering everything to Him, and that as He makes His home in us, He prepares us for our eternal home with Him.

Paul gives a clear and powerful outline in Ephesians 2 that demonstrates what a Christian truly is and how God works in their life. As we follow the progression from our sinful state to God working in us and then through us, we see how He redeems and refines us, shaping us to fit together as His church.