Ephesians 1:1-14IntroductionWritten from Rome about 62 A.D. to the saints at Ephesus.Main points:Importance of the church to both Jews and GentilesUnity of the churchHow the saved are to liveEphesians 1:1 – Paul did not decide to be an apostle – that was by the will of God (Acts 9:15).Ephesians 1:3 – “in heavenly places” – See Ephesians 6:12. In Ephesians, “heavenly” means the highest place of the category being described. It does not necessarily refer to spiritual realms.Ephesians 1:4 – God chose a specific category of individuals to be saved – those who would obey Him.Ephesians 1:9 – See Ephesians 3:5-6. The mystery was the plan of salvation.Ephesians 1:14 – God has given us a guarantee of our inheritance. Fellowship with other saints on earth is but a small taste of the fellowship with God to come.
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