Eph 1:1-2 Greetings

1:3–The new creation in Christ: Every spiritual blessing we need is ours. Thus Paul prays that our eyes will be opened to see what God is up to and see God's mighty resurrection power that has placed us far above the principalities and powers. (God's purpose for the world-that we would be united in Christ to the praise of His glory) (seven parts)

2–His plan for salvation–To raise us up from the dead (like creation, the description of how we were created: from dead dirt. Calls us His workmanship! Then shifts to the inclusion of the Gentiles instead of the alienation of Cain and the tower of Babel, we are to be built into His temple

3–His plan for the church–God created all things so that the church (by its unity) could make known to the rulers of the heavenly realms His wisdom (ends w/ Paul's prayer for the church to be to God's glory)

4-4:16–Walk in unity in the church –sp gifts

4:17-6:9–Walk in new life–we used to be dead and separated/alienated. This is a practical section on how to love each other, now that we're alive and together again.

6:10-18 Armor of God. Note: the struggle against principalities and powers comes right before seven articles of armor/or weapons against evil

6:19-24 Final greetings