Ephesians 1:1-2

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,

To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus:

2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Main Theme

Everything God asks us to do in Ephesians flows from who He has already made us to be in Christ.

Questions

1. What kind of God calls ordinary people His holy people?
2. What kind of God leaves His people in the world instead of taking them out of it?
3. What kind of God begins every relationship with grace and peace?

Outline

1. The Author: Who knows who he is In Christ. 
2. The Recipients: Who need to be reminded of who they are In Christ. 
3. The Message: Which is the Good News in light of all that Christ did to redeem us.