Paul blesses God the Father for every spiritual blessing in heavenly places, including election before the foundation of the world, predestination to adoption, redemption through Christ's blood, and the mystery of summing all things in Christ. He prays for the Ephesians to receive a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ, understanding the hope of their calling, the riches of their inheritance, and the exceeding greatness of God's power that raised Christ and seated Him above all principality and power as head over all things to the church.
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Spiritual BlessingsChapters 1
Every spiritual blessing in Christ, prayer for understanding.
Grace and UnityChapters 2-3
Worthy WalkChapters 4:1-5:21
Household and WarfareChapters 5:22-6:24
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No Personal Names or Problems
Unlike Paul's other letters, Ephesians mentions no specific people by name (except Tychicus the messenger) and addresses no particular problems. This suggests it may have been a circular letter meant for multiple churches in Asia Minor.
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