The Book of Ephesians
Grace, unity, and the armor of God, from one of Paul's richest letters.
Written from a Roman prison around AD 60-62, Ephesians opens with three chapters of soaring theology on the believer's identity in Christ before turning practical in chapters 4-6. Paul describes a church made of Jews and Gentiles united into one body by grace. Start reading at Ephesians chapter 1.
About Ephesians
Ephesians is the forty-ninth book of the Bible, written by the apostle Paul around AD 60-62 while imprisoned in Rome, and spanning 6 chapters. Considered by many to be the crown jewel of Paul's letters, Ephesians soars to theological heights in its first three chapters -- describing the believer's identity in Christ, God's eternal plan of redemption, and the mystery of Jew and Gentile united in one body -- before descending in chapters 4-6 to the most detailed practical instructions for Christian living found in any of Paul's letters. Major themes include the believer's identity and security in Christ, the grace of God in salvation, the unity of the church as the body of Christ, the filling of the Holy Spirit, spiritual warfare, and the transformation of every relationship through the gospel. Key chapters include Ephesians 1 (every spiritual blessing in Christ), Ephesians 2 (saved by grace through faith), Ephesians 4 (the unity of the body and the gifted ministers), Ephesians 5 (husbands and wives, Spirit-filled life), and Ephesians 6 (the armor of God). Famous verses include Ephesians 2:8-9 -- 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 -- and Ephesians 6:10-11 (put on the full armor of God). Ephesians KJV Bible reading is foundational for understanding the church's identity and mission. Read the Book of Ephesians online here in full.