Editing Epistle to the Ephesians (section)

==Themes==
According to New Testament scholar [[Daniel B. Wallace|Daniel Wallace]], the theme may be stated pragmatically as "Christians, get along with each other! Maintain the unity practically which Christ has effected positionally by his death."<ref name= Wallace>[[Daniel B. Wallace|Wallace, Daniel B.]] [http://bible.org/seriespage/ephesians-introduction-argument-and-outline  "Ephesians:Introduction, Argument, and Outline."] Bible.org, 1 January 2010</ref>

Another major theme in Ephesians is the keeping of Christ's body (that is, the Church) pure and holy. 
{{Blockquote|Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.|Ephesians 5:1–2<ref>{{bibleverse|Ephesians|5:1–2}}</ref>}}

In the second part of the letter, Ephesians 4:17–6:20, the author gives practical advice in how to live a holy, pure, and Christ-inspired lifestyle.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4&version=NIV|title=Bible passage: Ephesians 4 – New International Version |website=Bible Gateway|access-date= 2020-01-15}}</ref>