ContextThe letter to the Ephesians is the tenth book of the New Testament, its authorship is attributed to Paul after his conversion from persecutor of Christians to apostle. The legitimacy of his authorship is still debated by scholars. Harold Hoehner in his book “Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary,” lists a number of reasons why many scholars reject Paul as the author. But, for the purposes of this exegesis, Paul is considered the author of the letter. The letter is estimated to have been written in 60-61 AD (Arnold, 3). It is thought that it was also intended for many other churches located in that area. Therefore during this time Paul remained a prisoner in Rome for two years. (Hoehner, 92). Paul wrote the letter to the church in Ephesus which was located in western Asia Minor. It was an important city in the Roman Empire because it represented a multi-ethnic trading region and was widely populated. Ephesus was also filled with many pagan customs such as the worship of Artemis, gods, and magical practices (Arnold, 3-5). However, because they had heard the gospel that Paul had shared with them, many Jews and Gentiles converted to Christianity. Like most of Paul's letters, the Letter to the Ephesians is very structured and consists of an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. The letter to the Ephesians can be divided into two, separating the theological basis for Christian unity, and the practical instruction for its maintenance (Patzia, 228). The progression of the letter begins with an introduction by Paul where he greets and blesses his audience, the church of Ephesus, and introduces himself. He goes on to explain that they were predestined into God's plan for His glory. He continues by stating that we have died because of our sins but now we are... at the center of the card... look to the greatness of God. Paul declares the power and supremacy of God (v.6b) Who is over all and through all and in everything. God is above all things, has a transcendent sovereignty (Gaebelein, 56) his absolute right to make all things according to his good pleasure; on heaven, on earth, and on all so-called gods and goddesses (Arnold, 26); and, also, on people. God is through all things, which describes his omnipresence (Patzia, 234) a particular attribute of God of being in every place at the same time. He is in all things (Arnold, 26) And God is in all things, God's omnipotence over all creation (Arnold, 26) unlimited extension of divine powerWorks CitedArnold, Clinton E. Ephesians. Zondervan's exegetical commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010.Hoehner, Harold. Ephesians: an exegetical commentary. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002