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Introduction to Book

BibleProject – Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians

Context for Ephesians

Ephesians was written

Chapter 1 – Our Spiritual Blessings in Christ

Bible Lessons

Paul opens with praise for God’s eternal plan: believers are chosen, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, and sealed with the Holy Spirit. He then prays that they would grasp the hope, riches, and resurrection power available to them in Christ, who is exalted as head over all things for the Church.

1.1 Introduction to Ephesians

Questions with Answers

1. What does Paul reveal about the believer’s identity in Christ in Ephesians 1:1–2?

Answer:

Paul begins by addressing the believers as “saints” and “faithful in Christ Jesus.” This immediately establishes identity before instruction. A saint is not someone who has reached perfection, but someone who has been set apart by God for His purposes. Believers are holy because they belong to Christ, not because of personal achievement.