Paul places himself in a long life of people who were on the forefront of change. While the nature of God is consistent throughout all of eternity, understanding these changes helps us to understand our place in history.

The idea of God's dwelling being with a people rather than in a place is at the heart of the Christian faith - and should change the way we understand the gathering and the scattering of believers.

Ethnic division was a very real part of Paul's world, but the gospel message cuts it to the core by declaring Jesus as the embodiment of peace.

In Paul's day, there were strong feelings about who was near to God and who was far from him. However, the message in Ephesians reminds us we are all on the same level when it comes to accessing God.

It's important to stop and listen to the melody of Grace that holds the whole thing together.

An important aspect of the Christian faith is the reality that we are all spiritual being. Paul reminds us that God has raised up the church to be in His presence in the present.

Paul fills in the picture of what it means to be "dead" in transgressions and sins to prove a point about the love, mercy and grace of God. Is this your model?

Ephesians 1 ends with Paul extolling the power of God which was displayed in the resurrection of Jesus while also reminding the people of God they are the "windows" to this power.

What is Faith? (07.22.18) by Celebration Bible Church

Paul ends his introduction to Ephesians with a word on Christian identity. What would change in your life if your primary badge of identity was your unity with Jesus?