Paul's letter to the Ephesians is a life-giving drama of God's victory in Jesus over the evil powers that have hijacked God's good creation and enslaved humanity. In and through Jesus, God has defeated the wicked enemy and has saved his people--the Church--to be active participants in his divine Story of hope, joy and salvation. In the first few verses, Paul establishes the amazing truth that the people of God belong in Christ, united with Him and experiencing the spiritual blessings of God both now and in the future.