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Ephesians Summary Outline *

I. Doctrinal, the Heavenly Calling of the Church

A. The Church is a Body, Chapter 1

B. The Church is a Temple, Chapter 2

C. The Church is a Mystery, Chapter 3

II. Practical, the Earthly Conduct of the Church

A. The Church is a New Man, Chapter 4

B. The Church will be a Bride, Chapter 5

C. The Church is a Soldier, Chapter 6* J. Vernon McGee

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The Church is a Body, Chapter 1

1. Introduction, Chapter 1:1-2

2. God the Father Planned the Church, Chapter 1:3-6

3. God the Son Paid the Price for the Church, Chapter 1:7-12

4. God the Holy Spirit Protects the Church, Chapter 1:13-14

5. Prayer for Knowledge and Power, Chapter 1:15-23

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The Church is a Temple, Chapter 2

1. The Material for Construction, Chapter 2:1-10

2. The Method of Construction, Chapter 2:11-18

3. The Meaning of the Construction, Chapter 2:19-22

The Church is a Mystery, Chapter 3

1. The Explanation of the Mystery, Chapter 3:1-4

2. The Definition of the Mystery, Chapter 3:5-13

3. Prayer for Power and Knowledge, Chapter 3:14-21

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The Church is a New Man, Chapter 4

1. The Exhibition of the New Man, Chapter 4:1-6

2. The Inhibition of the New Man, Chapter 4:7-16

3. The Prohibition of the New Man, Chapter 4:17-32

The Church will be a Bride, Chapter 5

1. The Engagement of the Church, Chapter 5:1-17

2. The Experience of the Church, Chapter 5:18-24

3. The Expectation of the Church, Chapter 5:25-33

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The Church is a Soldier, Chapter 6

1. The Soldier’s Relationships, Chapter 6:1-9

2. The Soldier’s Enemy, Chapter 6:10-12

3. The Soldier’s Protection, Chapter 6:13-18

4. The Soldier’s Example, Chapter 6:19-22

5. The Soldier’s Benediction, Chapter 6:23-24

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Riches of God’s Grace* in Ephesians

Chapter 1

Possessing Every Spiritual Blessing – Eph 1:3

In the Eternal Plan of God - Chosen – Eph 1:4

Children of God – Sons of God – Eph 1:5

Acceptable to God by Jesus Christ - Made Accepted- Eph 1:6

Redeemed – Eph 1:7

Forgiven all Trespasses – Eph 1:7

In the Eternal Plan of God – Predestined – Eph 1:11

Blessed with the Earnest or First-Fruits of the Spirit – Eph 1:14

His Inheritance - Eph 1:18

Within the Much More Care of God – His Power - Eph1:19

* Lewis Sperry Chafer’s