Outline of the Letter to the Ephesians
I. Opening: 1:1-2
II. Prayer of Blessing and Thanksgiving: 1:3-22
A. The Plan of Salvation in God (Recapitulation)
B. Divine Origin of the Church
III. Body: 2:1-6:20
A. Theological Exposition: The Church in the Plan of Salvation 2:1-3:21
- Homecoming of the Gentiles 2:1-21
- Position of Paul in the Work of Salvation 3:1-21
B. Moral Exhortation: Lead a Life Worthy of the Calling: 4:1-6:20
- Unity of the Church 4:1-16
- Moral Maturity in the Church 4:17-5:20
- Household Life in the Church 5:21-6:9
- Spiritual Warfare in the Church 6:10-20