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The Outline of Ephesians

The basis for this outline and commentary is Ephesians by Rabbi Barney Kasdan

Ephesians from a Messianic Jewish Perspective (Ac)

Glossary (Ad)

The Founding of the Church at Ephesus – Acts 18:23-28 (Ae)

God’s Power Displayed in Ephesus – Acts 19:1-22 (Af)

Idol-Makers Start a Riot in Ephesus – Acts 19:23-41 (Ag)

The Church at Ephesus – Revelation 2:1-7 (Ah)

The One New Man Movement – Ephesians 2:15 (Ai)

I. The Doctrinal Section – 1:1 to 3:13 (Aj)

A. The Greeting – 1:1-2 (Ak)

B. The Blessing in Messiah – 1:3-14 (Al)

1. The Provision of Spiritual Blessing in Messiah – 1:3 (Am)

2. The Basis of Spiritual Blessing in Messiah – 1:4-14 (An)

a. Chosen in Messiah – 1:4-6 (Ao)

b. Redeemed in Messiah – 1:7-13a (Ap)

c. Sealed with the Ruach – 1:13b-14 (Aq)

C. The Rabbi’s Prayer for Godly Wisdom – 1:15-23 (Ar)

1. The Request for Godly Wisdom – 1:15-18a (As)

2. The Reason for Godly Wisdom – 1:18b-23 (At)

D. The Amazing Grace of God – 2:1-10 (Au)

1. Salvation from Sin – 2:1-3 (Av)

2. Our New Position in Messiah – 2:4-10 (Aw)

a. Alive in Messiah – 2:4-5 (Ax)

b. Raised in Messiah – 2:6a (Ay)

c. Seated in Messiah – 2:6b-10 (Az)

E. The Unity of the Body – 2:11-22 (Ba)

F. The Mystery of Messiah – 3:1-13 (Bb)

II. The Practical Section – 3:14 to 6:24 (Bc)

A. Rooted and Grounded in Love – 3:14-21 (Bd)

B. Walking Together in Unity – 4:1-6 (Be)

C. The Gifts of Messiah to His Church – 4:7-11 (Bf)

1. Apostles – 4:11a (Bg)

2. Prophets – 4:11b (Bh)

3. Evangelists – 4:11c (Bi)

4. Shepherds and Teachers – 4:11d (Bj)

D. Building Up the Body of Messiah – 4:12-16 (Bk)

E. The Pagan Lifestyle – 4:17-19 (Bl)

F. Messianic Renewal – 4:20-24 (Bm)

G. Principles of New Life – 4:25-32 (Bn)

H. Filled with the Spirit – 5:1-21 (Bo)

1. Walking in Love – 5:1-7 (Bp)

2. Living in Light – 5:8-14 (Bq)

3. Walking in Wisdom – 5:15-17 (Br)

4. Do Not Get Drunk with Wine – 5:18a (Bs)

5. Be Filled with the Ruach – 5:18b-20 (Bt)

6. Submit to One Another – 5:21 (Bu)

I. The Messianic Marriage – 5:22-33 (Bv)

1. The Role and Priorities of the Wife – 5:22-24 (Bw)

2. The Role and Priorities of the Husband – 5:25-33 (Bx)

J. The Responsibilities of Children and Parents – 6:1-4 (By)

K. Bosses and Employees – 6:5-9 (Bz)

L. The Spiritual Battle – 6:10-18 (Ca)

1. The Armor of God – 6:10-13 (Cb)

2. The Belt of Truth – 6:14a (Cc)

3. The Breastplate of Righteousness – 6:14b (Cd)

4. Feet Fitted with the Gospel of Peace – 6:15 (Ce)

5. The Shield of Faith – 6:16 (Cf)

6. The Helmet of Salvation – 6:17a (Cg)

7. The Sword of the Spirit – 6:17b (Ch)

M. Praying at All Times – 6:18 (Ci)

N. Personal Notes from the Rabbi – 6:19-23 (Cj)

Endnotes (Ck)

Bibliography (Cl)