Now before we get into that, let me just say this is that the book of Ephesians,
really when you read it, it's kind of outlined the way a sermon would be formatted. If you think
about a sermon, there's an introduction, there is doctrine, and then there is the interpretation
of that doctrine, and then there's the practical application. Generally, that's how sermons are
outlined. You have doctrine, interpretation, practical application, for the most part.
Now, the book of Ephesians is basically written in that way, because you could literally break
the book of Ephesians in half, and the first three chapters are all about doctrine. The last three
chapters are about the application. Chapter one has to do with salvation. Chapter two with
replacement theology. Chapter three is dealing with the mystery of his will, referring to the
fact that the Gentiles were graphed in to the people of God. And then chapter four, you get
into relational issues. Chapter five is about marriage. Chapter six is about child-rearing,
being an employee, and spiritual warfare. So you can really look at the book of Ephesians and see
that it's simply broken up into two parts. You have the doctrine, and then you have the
application of that doctrine as well. It's a good way to understand the plenary of this book,
of this letter, in order to understand the content thereof. Now let's get right into it.