Ephesians Chapter 6 Flashcards

Family and Authority

• Children are instructed to obey parents as it aligns with righteousness (Ephesians 6:1).
• Honoring parents is emphasized as one of the commandments that comes with a promise (Ephesians 6:2).
• Obedience to parents leads to well-being and longevity on earth (Ephesians 6:3).
• Fathers should raise children with care and guidance without provoking them to anger (Ephesians 6:4).

Workplace Relationships

• Servants are encouraged to obey earthly masters with sincerity, as this is akin to serving Christ (Ephesians 6:5).
• Genuine service should come from the heart, not merely to please others (Ephesians 6:6).
• Acts of service are to be performed willingly as unto the Lord, not merely for human approval (Ephesians 6:7).
• Good deeds will be rewarded by the Lord, highlighting equal treatment regardless of social status (Ephesians 6:8).
• Masters are advised to treat their servants equally and without threats, as they too have a heavenly Master (Ephesians 6:9).

Spiritual Warfare

• Believers are encouraged to find strength in the Lord's power (Ephesians 6:10).
• The full armor of God must be donned to withstand the devil's schemes (Ephesians 6:11).
• The struggle is against spiritual forces, not merely human adversaries (Ephesians 6:12).
• The armor equips believers to stand firm in challenging times (Ephesians 6:13).

Components of the Armor

• Truth is essential, symbolized by a belt, to maintain integrity (Ephesians 6:14).
• Righteousness protects the heart, represented as a breastplate (Ephesians 6:14).
• Feet should be prepared with the gospel of peace, promoting readiness and stability (Ephesians 6:15).
• Faith serves as a shield, protecting from attacks of doubt and evil (Ephesians 6:16).
• The helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, are crucial for spiritual defense (Ephesians 6:17).

Prayer and Support

• Constant prayer and supplication in the Spirit are crucial for perseverance and support for fellow believers (Ephesians 6:18).
• Paul requests boldness to communicate the gospel message clearly (Ephesians 6:19).
• He identifies himself as an ambassador for the gospel, even while imprisoned (Ephesians 6:20).

Final Encouragement and Greetings

• Tychicus is sent to share news of Paul's well-being and to comfort the Ephesian church (Ephesians 6:21-22).
• The epistle concludes with a blessing of peace, love, and faith from God and Jesus Christ (Ephesians 6:23).
• A final note of grace is extended to those who genuinely love the Lord Jesus (Ephesians 6:24).