Introduction

Date: Around 60-62 CE, written from a Roman prison.
Author: The Apostle Paul.
Recipient: The church in Ephesus and possibly other surrounding churches.
Reason for Writing:
Paul wrote this letter to encourage and strengthen the believers by reminding them of their identity in Christ and the incredible blessings they have through Him. He also provides practical instructions on how to live out their faith in unity, love, and spiritual maturity.
Cool Fact:
Unlike many of Paul’s letters, Ephesians doesn’t address specific issues or conflicts. Instead, it serves as a broad and profound message about God’s eternal plan for the church.
Themes: Unity in Christ, God’s plan for salvation, Living as followers of Jesus, Spiritual warfare.
Key Verse(s): Ephesians 2:8-10
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”