Ephesians

Ephesians is a letter written by Paul while he was imprisoned, and it is divided into two distinct, powerful themes: doctrine (what Christians believe) and practice (how Christians live). The first half focuses on God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, explaining the incredible spiritual blessings believers possess, such as election, adoption, and redemption through grace. The second half offers practical instructions for living out this new identity. Paul urges believers to walk in unity, put away sinful habits, and live righteously. It concludes with famous instructions for different groups—husbands and wives, children and parents, slaves and masters—and a call for believers to be strong in the Lord by putting on the "full armor of God" to stand against spiritual opposition.