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READ: EPHESIANS 2:1-10; 3:14-21; 6:10-18\n\n\n\nEphesians is a short book\u2014only six chapters. Paul wrote this letter to the church in Ephesus, but everything in it is for us as well!\n\n\n\nThis small letter contains some large truths. In fact, if you want a brief overview of the good news of salvation, along with your standing in Christ as a believer, and instructions for godly living, you\u2019ve come to the right book.\n\n\n\nThe book is divided in two. In the first three chapters, Paul teaches us about God\u2019s plan of salvation for the world. The last three chapters tell us how to live as children of God. And maybe this book is organized that way because it\u2019s important for us to know who we are in Christ before we try to live out His good ways.\n\n\n\nI didn\u2019t use to know that. I would try really hard to obey all of the things in the Bible. But then I finally figured out that, until I understood who I was in Christ, trying to be good in my own strength just wouldn\u2019t work. We need to rely on God to transform our hearts and help us walk in His good ways (Ezekiel 36:26; Philippians 2:13).\n\n\n\nEphesians is famous for spelling out how it was God\u2019s plan to rescue sinners from their sins\u2014something that nobody can do for themselves. None of us can cleanse ourselves from our sinfulness. But, because of God\u2019s grace\u2014His un-earned, un-deserved love\u2014we can become children of God, and co-heirs with Christ. \u2022 Kristen Merrill\n\n\n\n\u2022 According to Ephesians 1:3-14; 2:4-10, who are we in Christ? (If you want to know more about becoming a child of God and co-heir with Christ, check out our \u201cKnow Jesus\u201d page.)\n\n\n\n\u2022 Why do you think it\u2019s necessary to know who God has made us to be\u2026before we try to figure out what He wants us to do?\n\n\n\nMay you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Ephesians 3:19 (NLT)