One-sentence summary:
Paul celebrates the spiritual blessings believers have in Christ, calls the Church to unity, and shows how the gospel transforms every relationship and aspect of life.
Key themes & takeaways:
- Blessed in Christ — We are chosen, adopted, redeemed, and sealed with the Holy Spirit.
- Unity of the Body — One Lord, one faith, one baptism; diversity of gifts, but one purpose.
- Grace and Faith — Salvation is by grace through faith — it’s God’s gift, not works.
- New Life — Put off the old self and put on the new, created to be like God in true righteousness.
- Spiritual Warfare — Stand firm in the armor of God against the devil’s schemes.
Historical/cultural context:
Climaxes in a rallying cry for spiritual readiness and perseverance.
Written by Paul around AD 60–62 while imprisoned in Rome.
Likely a circular letter meant for multiple churches in the region, not just Ephesus.
Rich in theology but also practical in calling believers to live out their heavenly position on earth.
