In Ephesians 2-1-3, Paul describes the Ephesians' pre-Christian past in terms of being dead in trespasses and sins and yet living in active opposition to God, as a consequence of which, like the rest of unbelieving humanity, God's wrath hung over them.

In Ephesians 1-19-23, Paul continues His prayer for the Ephesians that their spiritual eyes will be opened yet wider to see the immeasurable greatness of God's power toward believers.

In Ephesians 1-18, having expressed his thanks to God for the Ephesians, Paul prays that they might be enlightened so that they might behold the hope to which they have been called and the glorious inheritance that awaits them.

Ephesians 1-15-18a, shows us that adoration of the Lord for His glorious grace, should always lead us to intercession for our brothers and sisters in Christ.

In Ephesians 1-11-14, Paul states that just as salvation is to be found in Christ, so also there is security in him for we have been predestined by the will of him, who works all things according to the counsel of his will.

The Bible reveals that the work of Christ on the cross is the means by which sinners are set free by the payment of a price.

In Ephesians 1-7-10, Paul takes us to the very center of God's plan and sets everything else he says in its ultimate context.

In Ephesians 1-5-6, Paul provides a further description of the purpose of God's election- that His chosen ones be destined to be members of His own family.

In Ephesians 1-4, Paul underlines that all the blessings of salvation come to believers because God, the Father chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world.

In Ephesians 1-3-6, Paul begins his poem of praise to God for all the blessings of the gospel.