Ephesus

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

To God's holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Grace and peace to you from God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ."

--Ephesians 1:1-2

 

"For he chose us in him before the creation of the world

to be holy and blameless in his sight."

--Ephesians 1:4

 

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--

and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--

not by works, so that no one can boast.

For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works,

which God prepared in advance for us to do."

--Ephesians 2:8-10

"For he himself is our peace..."

--Ephesians 2:14

"You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."

--Ephesians 4:22-24

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, 

just as in Christ God forgave you. Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly

loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us

and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."

--Ephesians 4:32-5:2

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.

With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for the Lord's people."

--Ephesians 6:18

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers,

against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world 

and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."

--Ephesians 6:10-12