Gather Together in One All Things in Christ

Ephesians 1–6

September 27, 2027, to October 3, 2027

Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, writes of three doctrinal topics that he calls “mysteries.” The three mysteries include the dispensation of the fulness of times, the Gentiles becoming fellow heirs in Christ through the gospel, and marital living and stewardship.

Ephesians 1

Chart 14-7: Ephesians & Philemon

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

Ephesians: Unfolding the Mysteries through Revelation

Matthew O. Richardson

Go Ye into All the World: Messages of the New Testament Apostles, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 34 (2002)

Understanding the divided background in the epistle helps makes sense of some of its more important teachings.

Internal Divisions: Ephesians in Historical Context

Thomas A. Wayment

Shedding Light on the New Testament: Acts–Revelation (2009)

Paul is teaching the pragmatic side of the Atonement in Ephesians: how to become one.

Paul’s Use of the Word “Grace”

Brent J. Schmidt

Relational Grace: The Reciprocal and Binding Covenant of Charis , BYU New Testament Commentary (2015)

Uncover how Paul’s unique blend of Jewish and Roman insights reshaped the understanding of grace in the New Testament.

Remnants Gathered, Covenants Fulfilled

Russell M. Nelson

Sperry Symposium Classics: The Old Testament (2005)

The Church today is linked to the exodus in many ways. Both the Israelites and the Saints were forced from their homes, made covenants with God, followed a prophet, and more.

The Epistle to the Ephesians: A New Rendition

Philip Abbot

The New Testament: A New Rendition, BYU New Testament Commentary

The New Rendition is a modern update intended to help readers understand the King James Version.

Unity and Atonement in Ephesians

Amy Blake Hardison

Go Ye into All the World: Messages of the New Testament Apostles, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 35 (2002)

This chapter tells how grace means entering a relationship of gifts, gratitude, service, and covenant.

Ephesians 2

Chart 14-7: Ephesians & Philemon

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

Peter, the Chief Apostle

Andrew C. Skinner

Go Ye into All the World: Messages of the New Testament Apostles, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 42 (2002)

Examines Peter’s role as the head of the church and the lessons he taught about enduring in righteousness.

The Epistle to the Ephesians: A New Rendition

Philip Abbot

The New Testament: A New Rendition, BYU New Testament Commentary

The New Rendition is a modern update intended to help readers understand the King James Version.

The Perils of Grace

Robert Millet

BYU Studies Quarterly 53, no. 2 (2014)

Latter-day Saints use a vocabulary of the Atonement different from that of other Christians, but we can learn from each other. Latter-day Saints do believe that grace is not easy but requires faithfulness and obedience, which is at odds with beliefs of some others. Christ’s grace is more than making up what we lack at the judgment bar; it is his divine favor and enabling power extended to us every day.

Ephesians 3

Chart 14-7: Ephesians & Philemon

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

Ephesians: Unfolding the Mysteries through Revelation

Matthew O. Richardson

Go Ye into All the World: Messages of the New Testament Apostles, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 34 (2002)

Understanding the divided background in the epistle helps makes sense of some of its more important teachings.

Paul’s Use of the Word “Grace”

Brent J. Schmidt

Relational Grace: The Reciprocal and Binding Covenant of Charis , BYU New Testament Commentary (2015)

Uncover how Paul’s unique blend of Jewish and Roman insights reshaped the understanding of grace in the New Testament.

The Epistle to the Ephesians: A New Rendition

Philip Abbot

The New Testament: A New Rendition, BYU New Testament Commentary

The New Rendition is a modern update intended to help readers understand the King James Version.

Ephesians 4

How Hebraic Is Hebrews?

Avram Shannon

BYU New Testament Commentary Conference (Oct. 2019)

Internal Divisions: Ephesians in Historical Context

Thomas A. Wayment

Shedding Light on the New Testament: Acts–Revelation (2009)

Paul is teaching the pragmatic side of the Atonement in Ephesians: how to become one.

The “Same” Organization That Existed in the Primitive Church

Grant Underwood

Go Ye into All the World: Messages of the New Testament Apostles, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 32 (2002)

The article discusses the sixth Article of Faith of the Church, which refers to the organization of the Primitive Church, including apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, and evangelists.

The Epistle to the Ephesians: A New Rendition

Philip Abbot

The New Testament: A New Rendition, BYU New Testament Commentary

The New Rendition is a modern update intended to help readers understand the King James Version.

Unity and Atonement in Ephesians

Amy Blake Hardison

Go Ye into All the World: Messages of the New Testament Apostles, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 35 (2002)

This chapter tells how grace means entering a relationship of gifts, gratitude, service, and covenant.

Ephesians 5

Ephesians: Unfolding the Mysteries through Revelation

Matthew O. Richardson

Go Ye into All the World: Messages of the New Testament Apostles, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 34 (2002)

Understanding the divided background in the epistle helps makes sense of some of its more important teachings.

The Epistle to the Ephesians: A New Rendition

Philip Abbot

The New Testament: A New Rendition, BYU New Testament Commentary

The New Rendition is a modern update intended to help readers understand the King James Version.

Ephesians 6

Internal Divisions: Ephesians in Historical Context

Thomas A. Wayment

Shedding Light on the New Testament: Acts–Revelation (2009)

Paul is teaching the pragmatic side of the Atonement in Ephesians: how to become one.

It Takes Two: What We Learn from Social Science about the Divine Pattern of Gender Complementarity in Parenting

Jenet Jacob Ereckson

BYU Studies 62, no. 1 (2023)

In a world where cultural narratives often blur gender distinctions, this thought-provoking article by Jenet Jacob Erickson explores the profound, complementary roles of mothers and fathers in nurturing life. Drawing on doctrine and decades of social science research, Erickson reveals how each parent brings unique strengths that, together, create a wholeness essential for a child’s development—emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

The Epistle to the Ephesians: A New Rendition

Philip Abbot

The New Testament: A New Rendition, BYU New Testament Commentary

The New Rendition is a modern update intended to help readers understand the King James Version.

Ephesians

The Epistle to the Ephesians

S. Kent Brown

BYU New Testament Commentary (2022)

A verse-by-verse commentary on the New Testament Epistle to the Ephesians. Provides a modern English version of the text. Cites scriptures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). Focuses on Jesus Christ and the unity and steadfastness of believers.

The Epistle to the Ephesians: A New Rendition

Philip Abbot

The New Testament: A New Rendition, BYU New Testament Commentary

The New Rendition is a modern update intended to help readers understand the King James Version.

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