Ephesians contrasts “far off” with “brought near by the blood of Christ.” The passage ties this nearness to Christ making peace and opening access to the Father. See Ephesians 2:13–18.

Ephesians says believers are God’s workmanship, “created in Christ Jesus for good works.” It adds that God “prepared [them] beforehand” as the intended path of life. See Ephesians 2:10.

Ephesians says salvation is “by grace… through faith,” and “this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” It also says it is “not a result of works,” so that no one may boast. See Ephesians 2:8–9.

Ephesians says God “chose us in him before the foundation of the world” with the stated aim that believers would be holy and blameless before him. The statement is presented as part of God’s purpose in Christ. See Ephesians 1:4.

Ephesians describes a former condition as being “dead in the trespasses and sins” in which people once walked. It links that life to following “the course of this world” and “the prince of the power of the air.” See Ephesians 2:1–3.

Ephesians contrasts getting drunk with wine with being “filled with the Spirit.” It then describes results like addressing one another with psalms and hymns, singing, giving thanks, and submitting to one another. See Ephesians 5:18–21.

Ephesians includes “do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God” in a section about speech and community behavior. It adds that believers were “sealed for the day of redemption.” See Ephesians 4:29–30.

Ephesians says God’s intent is that “through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known.” It specifically says this is made known “to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.” See Ephesians 3:10.

Ephesians says God put all things under Christ’s feet and gave him as “head over all things to the church.” It also calls the church “his body” and describes Christ as the one who fills all in all. See Ephesians 1:22–23.

Ephesians follows the armor list with a call to pray “at all times in the Spirit,” with perseverance and supplication for all the saints. Paul also asks for prayer that he would speak the gospel boldly. See Ephesians 6:18–20.

Ephesians says to “walk in love,” grounding that pattern in Christ who “loved us and gave himself up for us.” It describes his self-giving as “a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” See Ephesians 5:1–2.

Ephesians 1 repeatedly describes blessings believers have “in Christ,” including redemption, forgiveness, and an inheritance. It also says believers were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit as a guarantee. See Ephesians 1:3–14.

Ephesians urges maintaining “the unity of the Spirit” and then lists shared realities: “one body… one Spirit… one hope… one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all.” The list functions as the stated basis for unity. See Ephesians 4:3–6.

Ephesians compares a husband’s love for his wife to Christ’s love for the church, including that he “gave himself up for her.” It calls this connection a “mystery,” referring to Christ and the church. See Ephesians 5:25–32.

Ephesians describes believers as members of God’s household, “built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets.” It says Christ Jesus himself is the cornerstone, and the whole structure grows into a holy temple in the Lord. See Ephesians 2:19–22.

Ephesians contrasts the “old self,” corrupted by deceitful desires, with the “new self,” created after the likeness of God in righteousness and holiness. It also includes being “renewed in the spirit of your minds.” See Ephesians 4:22–24.

Ephesians says that after hearing “the word of truth” and believing in Christ, believers were “sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.” It adds that the Spirit is “the guarantee of our inheritance.” See Ephesians 1:13–14.

Ephesians says Christ “has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility.” It explains this as abolishing “the law of commandments expressed in ordinances” to create “one new man” and reconcile both to God. See Ephesians 2:14–16.

Ephesians says God made known “the mystery of his will” as a plan for the fullness of time. The plan is “to unite all things in him,” things in heaven and things on earth. See Ephesians 1:9–10.

Ephesians says the mystery revealed is that Gentiles are “fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.” It presents this as something made known by revelation. See Ephesians 3:4–6.

Ephesians says to take up “the whole armor of God” to stand against the schemes of the devil and withstand in the evil day. It then lists pieces including truth, righteousness, readiness from the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the word of God. See Ephesians 6:11–17.

Ephesians says the struggle is not against “flesh and blood,” but against “the rulers,” “the authorities,” “the cosmic powers over this present darkness,” and “the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” The verse identifies these as the opponents in view. See Ephesians 6:12.

Ephesians says Tychicus is a “beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord.” He is being sent so the recipients may know Paul’s circumstances and be encouraged. See Ephesians 6:21–22.

Ephesians says Christ gave these roles “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” It points to the goal of maturity and unity in the faith. See Ephesians 4:11–13.