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Ephesians: Finding Grace and Peace in Two Homes

Discover the significance of Ephesians through its themes of two homes, two blessings, and two purposes for writing. Gain knowledge and encouragement as you explore the message of grace and peace in this powerful book.

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Ephesians: Finding Grace and Peace in Two Homes

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  1. Ephesians 1:1-2, 6:21-24.Pages 1173, 1177

  2. Why Read Ephesians? 1. Two Homes to Remember (1:1): “In Ephesus” and ‘In Christ’ 2. Two Blessings to Receive (1:2, 6:23-24): Grace and Peace 3. Two Purposes for Writing (6:21-22): Knowledge and Encouragement

  3. 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus,a the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:1-2 NIV84 a Some early manuscripts do not have in Ephesus

  4. Why Read Ephesians? 1. Two Homes to Remember (1:1): “In Ephesus” and ‘In Christ’ 2. Two Blessings to Receive (1:2, 6:23-24): Grace and Peace 3. Two Purposes for Writing (6:21-22): Knowledge and Encouragement

  5. 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus,a the faithful in Christ Jesus:2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:1-2 NIV84 a Some early manuscripts do not have in Ephesus

  6. Map thanks to Mark Barry, https://visualunit.me/2010/03/19/map-of-asia-minor/

  7. 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus,a the faithful in Christ Jesus:2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:1-2 NIV84 a Some early manuscripts do not have in Ephesus

  8. Why Read Ephesians? 1. Two Homes to Remember (1:1): “In Ephesus” and ‘In Christ’ 2. Two Blessings to Receive (1:2, 6:23-24): Grace and Peace 3. Two Purposes for Writing (6:21-22): Knowledge and Encouragement

  9. Why Read Ephesians? 1. Two Homes to Remember (1:1): “In Ephesus” and ‘In Christ’ 2. Two Blessings to Receive (1:2, 6:23-24): Grace and Peace 3. Two Purposes for Writing (6:21-22): Knowledge and Encouragement

  10. 1:2Graceandpeaceto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:2, 6:23-24 NIV84

  11. 1:2Graceandpeaceto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 6:23Peaceto the brothers, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24Graceto all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. Ephesians 1:2, 6:23-24 NIV84

  12. Grace 1:2 1:6, 7 2:5, 7, 8 3:2, 7, 8 4:7 6:24 1:2 2:14, 15,17, 17 4:3 6:15, 23 Peace

  13. “Peace through grace” John Stott, Ephesians, p. 28

  14. Why Read Ephesians? 1. Two Homes to Remember (1:1): “In Ephesus” and ‘In Christ’ 2. Two Blessings to Receive (1:2, 6:23-24): Grace and Peace 3. Two Purposes for Writing (6:21-22): Knowledge and Encouragement

  15. Why Read Ephesians? 1. Two Homes to Remember (1:1): “In Ephesus” and ‘In Christ’ 2. Two Blessings to Receive (1:2, 6:23-24): Grace and Peace 3. Two Reasons to Write (6:21-22): Knowledge and Encouragement

  16. 6:21Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tellyou everything, so that you also mayknowhow I am and what I am doing. 22I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may knowhow we are, and that he may encourageyou. Ephesians 6:21-23 NIV84

  17. Why Read Ephesians? 1. Two Homes to Remember (1:1): “In Ephesus” and ‘In Christ’ 2. Two Blessings to Receive (1:2, 6:23-24): Grace and Peace 3. Two Reasons to Write (6:21-22): Knowledge and Encouragement

  18. Chapters 1-3: Know who you all are ‘in Christ’ Knowledge 1:9, 17, 1:18; [2:11] 3:3, 5, 10, 3:19, 19; 4:13; 5:5; 6:8, 9, 19, 21, 6:22 Chapters 4-6: Live who you all are ‘in Christ’ 3:13; 4:1; 6:22 Encouragement

  19. Why Read Ephesians? 1. Two Homes to Remember (1:1): “In Ephesus” and ‘In Christ’ 2. Two Blessings to Receive (1:2, 6:23-24): Grace and Peace 3. Two Reasons to Write (6:21-22): Knowledge and Encouragement

  20. Become who we are “in Christ” Chapters 1-3 Knowledge Chapters 4-6: Encouragement

  21. Why Read Ephesians? 1. Two Homes to Remember (1:1): “In Ephesus” and ‘In Christ’ 2. Two Blessings to Receive (1:2, 6:23-24): Grace and Peace 3. Two Reasons to Write (6:21-22): Knowledge and Encouragement

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