I.       “Christ’s Gift: Oneness”

Ephesians 4:1-6
Ephesians 4:4-7; 1:18; 2:16, 18;Zech 14:9; 1Co 8:6; Jud 3
Ephesians 4:13; 1Co 12:5-7; Ro 9:5; 12:7 Matt 25:15;
Ephesians 1:3-14; 4:4-7; 4:3, 16; Col 2:19; Ro 12; 1Co 12;
1Peter 4:8-11


II.       “Christ’s Gift, Received”

Ephesians 4:8-10; Ps 68:18; Jdg 5:12; Col 2:15;
Genesis 3:15; Psalm 68:18; Ps 68;
Hebrews 2:14; Ro 5:21; 1Co 15:54-57; Rev 1:18
Isaiah 53:12; Is 53
Colossians 2:13-15; Jn 14:15-27; 15:26; 16:7-15
Acts 2:32-33; Ac 2; Gal 3:14; Is 44:3; Jn 7:37-39; 16:7


III.      “Christ’s Gift, Given”
 
Ephesians 4:11-12; 1Co 12:5-6, 28; Ac 21:8; 2Ti 4:5
Jeremiah 3:15; [Ac 20:28]; Eph 4:7, 11; Eph 2:8-10
Romans 12:1-8

Greek Word Study:
Grace: ‘charis’: graciousness, in reference to disposition, attitude toward another; Specifically of divine grace and favor as exercised in conferring (ministry) gifts, graces and benefits on men. (Eph 4:7)
Ascended: ‘anabaino’: to go up; arise. From ‘ana’ (up) and ‘baino’ (to go); spoken of those who ascend into heaven or to the heights, either to have communion with God or to dwell there.   (Eph 4:8-10)
Descended: ‘katabaino’: to descend; step down. From ‘kata’ (down) and ‘baino’ (to go); to descend from higher to lower place.
Lower: ‘katoteros’: inferior, lower (locally of Hades); to descend from earth would be to descend into Hades; but to descend from Heaven is to descend to earth. (Eph 4:9)
Apostle: ‘apostolos’: N. from ‘apostello (to send)’; a delegate, specially an ambassador of the Gospel; officially – a commissioner of Christ [apostle] (with miraculous powers) : - (super) apostle, messenger. Used as a substantive, one sent, apostle, ambassador. Used of the Twelve Apostles of Christ, so of Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles. Also spoken in a wider sense of the helpers and companions of the Twelve, as aiding to gather Churches.
Prophet: ‘prophetes’: from ‘pro’ (before or forth) and ‘phemi’ (to tell); a foreteller (Prophet). In the NT, “prophet” corresponds to the person in the OT who spoke under divine influence and inspiration. This included the foretelling of events and the exhorting, reproving and threatening of individuals or Nations as the ambassador of God and as the interpreter of His will to men (Eze 2); hence, the prophet spoke not his own thoughts but what he received from God, retaining however, his own consciousness and self-possession. Spoken specifically of those who possessed the prophetic gift of ‘charisma’ imparted by the Holy Spirit to the Early Church. Prophets were a class of instructors or preachers who were next in rank to the Apostles and before the teachers. (…Eph 2:5, 3:5; 4:11…)
Evangelist: ‘euaggelistes’: a preacher of the Gospel; - evangelist. N. from ‘euaggelizo’ (to evangelize). He was often not located in any particular place but traveled as a missionary to preach the Gospel and establish churches. (Ac 21:8; Eph 4:11; 2Ti 4:5)
Shepherd: ‘poimen’: a shepherd (literal or figurative): - shepherd, pastor. N. meaning one who generally cares for flocks. Spoken of the Spiritual Guide of a particular church (Eph 4:11) (pastor-teacher)            [Synonyms: leader, teacher, overseer, elder, spiritual leader]
Teacher: ‘didaskalos’: from ‘didasko’, a causative form of the verb ‘dao’ (to learn); hence, to teach; an instructor, teacher. Spoken of John the Baptist, Jesus, the Apostle Paul, and other Christian teachers. [See 1co 12:28-29] 
Equip: ‘katartismos’: to equip; N. from ‘katartizo’ (to fully train); to make fully ready; a perfecting, i.e. the act of making perfect. (Used only in Eph 4:12)
Ministry: ‘diakonia’: from ‘diakonos’ (servant) especially of the Christian teacher; ministry, i.e. the office of ministering in divine things, spoken chiefly of apostles and teachers (Eph 4:12)

 
I.       “The Calling”
 
Ephesians 4:1; Eph 2:1,10; 3:1; 4:17; 5:1-2; Dt 5:32; Deuteronomy 10:12; Psalm 1:1; 119:1-2; Col 1:10; 2:6
1 Thess 2:12; [Php1:27]; Ephesians 1, 2, 3
Luke 9:23-24; 2Ti 2:12-13; Mat 10:38-39; Ro 8:5-6
Romans 8:28; 29-30


II.       “The Walk” 

Ephesians 4:1-2; Ac 20:19; Php 2:3; Col 3:12; 1Pe 3:8; 5:5
[Col 2:18, 23]; Gal 5:23; Col 1:11; 3:13
Philippians 2:4-8; Pr 15:33; 18:22; 22:4; Zeph 2:3; 1Pe 5:5
Galatians 5:22-26; Ro 7:4; 5:1-5; 8:5; Eph 5:9; 2Co 6:6;
Acts 24:25; 1Ti 1:9; Ro 6:6; Gal 5:16; Php 2:3; 1Co 13:4-8


III.      “The Bond of Peace”​ 

Ephesians 4:1-3; Col 3:14; [Ac 8:23]
Colossians 3:12-15
Ephesians 4:4-6; 2:16; 2:18; 1:18; Zech 14:9; 1Co 1:13;
1Corinthians 8:6; Eph 4:13; Jude 3; Gal 3:27-28;
Matthew 25:15; 1Co 12:5-31; Ro 12:3; Eph 4:16; Ro 9:5

Greek Word Study:
Urge: ‘parakaleo’: to call near i.e. invite, invoke by imploration; appeal, beg, encourage, entreat, exhort, implore, plead. From ‘para’ (to the side of) and ‘kaleo’ (to call) translated: to exhort, call for, beseech with a stronger force than to ask (‘aiteo’). To call upon someone to do something, to exhort, admonish with the accusative of person (…Eph 4:1…) accusative = “you”
Walk: ‘peripateo’: to tread all around, i.e. (figuratively) to live, to deport oneself, to follow (as a companion or devoted follower)
Calling: ‘klesis’: shorter form of ‘kaleo’ (to call), an invitation (Figurative); - call, an invitation to a banquet; in NT used metaphorically: a call, invitation to the Kingdom of God and its privileges, i.e. the divine by which Christians are introduced into the privileges of the Gospel (…Eph 1:18; 4:1, 4; Php 3:14; …)
Humility: ‘tapeinophrosune’: humiliation of mind, i.e. modesty: - humility N. from ‘tapeinophron’, (lowly humble); Humility, lowliness of mind, modesty of mind and deportment (behavior), spoken of genuine humility (Eph 4:2) synonym: ‘prautes’.
Gentleness: ‘prautes’: mildness (by implication) humility, courtesy, gentleness, meekness. N. from ‘praus’ (meek). Meekness, mildness, forbearance. In NT it expresses a meekness which differs from the usual connotation of the word in English. ‘Prautes’ according to Aristotle is the middle standing between two extremes, getting angry without reason and not getting angry at all. It is a result of a strong man’s choice to control his reactions in submission to God. It is a balance born in strength of character stemming from confident trust in God, not from weakness or fear.
Patience: ‘makrothumia’: (objective):  forbearance or (subjective) fortitude; - patience N. from ‘makrothumeo’ (to be longsuffering). Forbearance, longsuffering, patient endurance when others attack or make lives difficult. ‘Makrothumia’ describes patience with people (Gal 5:22; Eph 4:2), while ‘hupomone’ describes patience with circumstances.
Bearing: ‘anachomai’: to hold oneself up against i.e. (figurative) put up with: - accept complaint, bear (with, it), endure, put up with. From ‘ana’ (in) and ‘echo’ (to have). To hold in or back, restrain, stop. In NT, to hold one’s self upright, to bear up, to hold out, to endure: when spoken of persons: to bear with, have patience with, in regard to the errors or weaknesses of anyone. (Matt 17:17, Mk 9:19; Lk 9:41; 2 Co 11:1, 19; Eph 4:2; Col 3:13)
Eager: ‘spoudazo’: to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be earnest: - be diligent, do one’s best, eager, strive.
Maintain: ‘tereo’: from ‘teros’ (a warden, a watch), to guard (from loss or injury), properly, keeping the eye upon; guard, maintain. Transitively, to guard in the sense of preserving something e.g. the Faith (fig) (see Eph 4:3; 2Ti 4:7)
Bond: ‘sundesmos’: a joint tie; ligament (fig) a uniting principle; control: - bind everything together, bond, ligament
Peace: ‘eirene’: prob. from ‘eiro’ (to join); peace, friendly, +reconcile, safe: among individuals, peace, and harmony.

I.      “Prayer for Strength”

Ephesians 3:11-14; 3:1
Ephesians 3:14-17a; 3:13; 1:15-22
1John 2:15; Romans 10:9; Php 2:9-11
1John 5:14-15; Php 4:13
1Corinthians 16:13-14; Matt 24:42; Gal 5:1; Php 1:27; 
2 Samuel 10:12; Eph 3:16; 6:10; Col 1:11


II.      “Prayer for Love - Multiplied”

Ephesians 3:17b-19a; Ro 8:1-17, 39; Eph 2:22; 3:1
1John 1:1-3; 4:10, 17; John 3:16; John 1:12; 16:3; 17:25
Galatians 3:26; Eph 1:5; Ro 8:18, 29; 1Jn 2:28; 2Co 3:18;
1Corinthians 13:12-13
Psalm 119:97-105;
1John 4:7-13; 2:5
John 13:34-35; Jn 15:12-17; Lk 7:22-23; Is 61
Ephesians 5:21-32; Gal 6:10


III.      “Prayer for Fulfilment”

Ephesians 3:19b; Php 4:7
Colossians 1:17-20; Col 2:9-10; Eph 1:22-23
Ephesians 3:20-21; 2Co 9:8; Ro 11:36

Greek Word Study:
Father: ‘pater’: a father, of God generally as the Creator, Preserver, Governor, of all men and things, watching over them with paternal love and care. In NT God is called Father.
Family: ‘patria’: as feminine of ‘pater’; of paternal descent. In NT a family, particularly, a family which may include several households. (Lk 2:4; Eph 3:15)
Glory: ‘doxa’: N. from ‘dokeo’ (to think); In NT, honor, glory – that which excites admiration or to which honor is ascribed: Of Internal Character: glorious moral attributes, excellence, perfection. As spoken of God: of the Divine Perfections as manifested in the Power of God. (Eph 3:16)
Be Strengthened: ‘krataioo’: from ‘krataous’ (powerful, mighty); to empower i.e. (passive) to increase in vigor: - be strengthened, be strong. (Eph 3:16)
Power: ‘dunamis’: from ‘dunamai’ (force) (Lit. or Fig); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself): - ability…power, strength. N. from ‘dunamai’; to be able, power ability, strength, force. (Eph 3:16)
Spirit: ‘pneuma’:  (divine) Christ’s Spirit, The Holy Spirit – as coming to and acting upon Christians, illuminating and empowering them and remaining with them, imparting to them spiritual knowledge, aid, consolations, sanctification, and making intercession with and for them. (…Eph 3:16…)
Inner: ‘eso’: from ‘eis’ (into); inside: - inner (self)
Man: ‘anthropos’: a person – metaphor: of the internal man, meaning the mind, the soul, the rational man. (Eph 3:16)
Dwell: ‘katoikeo’: to house permanently; to settle down in a fixed dwelling; metaphorically of Christ being ever-present by His Spirit in the hearts of Christians (Eph 3:17)
Faith: ‘pistis’: Of faith in Christ’s death, as the ground of justification before God; Saving Faith. 
Rooted: ‘rhizoo’: to root, become stable.
Grounded: ‘katharizo’: innocent, pure. To Cleanse, Purify.
Strength: ‘exischuo’: Strength to be entirely competent.
Comprehend: ‘katalambano’; fig. To seize w/mind (Eph 3:18)
Love: ‘agape’: love, benevolence - metaphor: the effect or proof of love, benevolence, and benefit conferred. The true and real benefits conferred by God through Christ (3:19; 1Jn 3:1)
 Know: ‘ginosko’: to learn from others [by experience] (3:19)
Surpasses: ‘huperballo’: Supereminently Surpass (Active Participle) 
Filled/be Filled: ‘pleroo’: supply abundantly/ ‘pleroma’: fig.: To fill with fullness of God’s Provisions and Grace. (Eph 3:19)

I.     “Eternal Purpose”

Ephesians 3:7-10
Ephesians 3:11-13;Eph 1:11; 2 Pe 2:4; Jer 31:31-34;
Ezekiel 36:22-38; Job 38:7; Ps 148:2; Is 6:3; Lk 2:13-14; Hebrews 1:6; Rev 15:11-12; Rev 7:11-12
Ephesians 1:3-4; 1:20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12; 2:10; 2Th 2:13;
1Peter 1:2; Ja 2:5 Dt 7:6; 26:18;
Ephesians 1:5; 1:11; Ro 8:29-30; 8:15; Eph 1:9;
Job 1:6; 2:1
Ephesians 1:6-10; Col 1:14; Ro 3:24; 1Co 1:30; Eph 4:30
Acts 20:28; 2:38 1Ti 5:21; Rev 5:1-14; 7:9-17; 14:1-13
Revelation 19:1-10; 21:9-27; 22:1-21
Ephesians 1:11-12; 3:11;Dt 32:9; Rev 4:11; Ro 8:28
Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30; Ac 1:4-5; 2Co 1:22;
Rev 20:11-15
 
 
II.     “Confident Assurance”

Ephesians 3:12;Is 53:5; Ro 3:9-18, 23; 6:23; 2Cor 5:21
1Peter 2:24; 3:18; 2 Co 5:21; Eph 1:13-14; Ro 10:9-13
Ephesians 2:8-10; Ro 3:10-26
Hebrews 4:16; Mark 9:23-24
 

III.     “Steadfast Faith”

Ephesians 3:13;
Hebrews 10:19-25;
Romans 8:14-18; Eph 3:10; 2Co 5:11-21; Lk 15:6-32
1Corinthians 11:17-34

Greek Word Study:
Eternal: ‘aion’: from same as (always); properly, an age; (by extension) perpetuity (also past), eternity
Purpose: ‘prothesis’:from ‘protithemi’ (to purpose or plan), a setting forth, purpose; spoken of the eternal purpose and counsel of God (Ro 8:28; 9:11; Eph1:11; 3:11; 2Ti 1:9)
Realized: ‘poieo’: to make or do; to carry out, cause, execute, redeemed, realize; to make, do, expressing action either as completed or continued. {NASB95: “which he carried out in Christ Jesus”}
Lord: ‘kurios’: from ‘kuros’ (Supremacy); supreme in authority. Of the Lord Jesus Christ as Supreme Lord of the Gospel Dispensation, “Head over all things to the Church” (Rom 10:12; Rev 17:14) with adjuncts: “Jesus Christ the Lord” (…Eph 3:11…)
Have: ‘echo’: a primary verb “to hold” (used in very various applications, literal or figurative, direct or remote, such as possession, ability, contiguity, relation or condition). To have, to Hold, i.e. to have and to hold; implying continued possession.
Boldness: ‘parrhesia’: all outspokenness, i.e. frankness, (by implication) assurance: - bold (-ly, -ness). Confidence, courage N. from ‘pas’ (all) and ‘rhesis’ (n.f.) the act of speaking. Literally, “the act of speaking all that one is thinking” i.e. freespokenness as a characteristic of a frank and fearless mind; hence, boldness in speech and action (by implication) frank reliance, confidence, assurance (2Co 7:4; Eph 3:12; Heb 3:6; Heb 4:16; 10:19, 35)
Access: ‘prosagoge’: from ‘prosago’ (lead to); admission, access. N. from prosago, to bring near. A leading or bringing to. In NT, approach, access, admission, used always as access to God (Ro 5:2; Eph 2:18; 3:12)
Faith: ‘pistis’: from ‘peitho’, persuasion; i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God) especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; (abstract) constancy in such profession: - assurance, belief, faith (-fulness). N. from ‘peitho’, to win over, persuade, Faith, trust, firm persuasion confiding belief in the truth, veracity, reality of any person or thing: Of Christ, faith in Christ; Of faith in Christ’s death, as the ground of justification before God, Saving Faith, found only in Paul’s writings (…Eph 2:8; 3:12…)
Lose Heart: ‘ekkakeo’; to fail in heart; faint – be weary. To turn out to be a coward, to lose one’s courage. In NT generally to be fainthearted, to faint or despond in view of trial, difficulties. Intransitively (Eph 3:13)
Glory: ‘doxa’: In NT, honor, glory by metonymy spoken of the occasion or source of honor or glory (Eph 3:13)
[some definitions are abbreviated for space]