PART I

DOCTRINAL AS TO OUR STANDING

(1:1-3:21)

Chapter I. The Purpose of God in Himself Concerning Christ, the Head, 1:1-23.

1. Salutation, 1:1-2.

2. God's Part in Securing Our Standing in Christ the Head, 1:3-14.

3. Prayer for Enlightenment of Believers Respecting God's Part of Our Salvation, 1:15-23.

Chapter II. Ourselves as Christians, the Objects of God's Purposes and Paul's Prayers, 2:1-22.

1. From Death to Life, 2: 1-6.

2. We Are Saved for a Purpose, 2:7-10.

3. The Gentiles in Possession of New Nature Through the Blood of Christ, 2: 11-13.

4. Jew and Gentile Become One Body in Christ, 2: 14-18.

5. God's Temple in Humanity, 2:19-22.

Chapter III. The Church a Mystery Hidden from Past Ages, 3:1-21.

1. Purpose of God in Christ Concerning Christ Mystical, 3:1-13.

2. Filled Unto All the Fulness of God, 3:14-21.

PART II

DOCTRINAL AS TO OUR STATE

(4:1-6:24)

Chapter I. Their Walk Among Themselves, 4:1-16.

1. Walk Worthy of the Calling, 4:1-3.

2. Unity of the Body Itself, 4:4-6.

3. The Diversity of Gifts to the Body, 4:7-11.

4. The Purpose of the Gifts Bestowed by Christ, 4:12-16.

Chapter II. Their Walk Among Others, 4: 17-32.

1. The Walk of the Gentiles; the Others, 4:17-19.

2. Method of Regeneration, 4:20-24.

3. Special Traits of the New Walk, 4:25-32.

Chapter III. Three Points of View for the New Walk, 5:1-14.

1. Look Above Thyself; Follow God, 5: 1-2.

2. Look Within Thyself; Think of Purity, 5:3-5.

3. Look to God for Direction, and be Light-bearers, 5:6-14.

Chapter IV. The Spirit Filled Life, 5: 15-21.

Chapter V. Their Walk Among Themselves, 5:22-6:9.

1. Christian Marriage, 5:22-23.

2. Children and Parents, 6:1-4.

3. Servants and Masters, 6:5-9.

Chapter VI. The Christian Armor—Equipment for Conflict and Victory, 6:10-20.

1. The Foes of the Church, 6:10-12.

2. The Whole Armor of God, 6:13-18.

3. Personal Application of Prayer, 6: 19-20.

Chapter VII. The Salutation, The Conclusion, 6:21-24.