BY THE AUTHOR
Dr. Clarence E. Mason, Jr.
Philadelphia College of Bible
1968

SUMMARY OUTLINE
 

1. INTRODUCTORY APOSTOLIC SALUTATION 1:1-2
    

2. THE BELIEVER'S STANDING IN CHRIST THROUGH GRACE 1:3-3:21

   1. Theme of the doctrinal position 1:3

   2. The work of the triune God on our behalf 1:4-14

   3. The apostle's prayer for their enlightenment 1:15-23 that they might grasp the significance of these glorious truths

   4. Regeneration by resurrection power 2:1-10

   5. Reconciliation by the blood of the cross 2:11-22

   6. The "mystery" (God's eternal purpose through the Church) revealed 3:1-13

   7. Paul's prayer for their experience 3:14-21 that they may experience the fullness of God's love
       

3. THE BELIEVER'S HEAVENLY WALK AND WARFARE 4:1-6:20

   1. The heavenly walk of the believer upon earth 4:1-6:9

      1. Walk united - as members of His body 4:1-16

      2. Walk different - not as other Gentiles 4:17-32

      3. Walk discerning - not as fools 5:1-17

      4. Walk overflowing - filled with the Spirit 5:18-6:9 B. The warfare of the believer in the heavenlies 6:10-20
          

4. CONCLUSION 6:21-24

"Mason's Notes"

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