Which of the following is one of the main sections of the Epistle to the Ephesians?

• A. Description of gospel blessings
• B. Travel narrative
• C. Salutation
• D. Advice to Timothy

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is how the Epistle to the Ephesians is organized into its major parts. In this letter, the opening sections set out the gospel blessings believers have in Christ—what God has done for us and for the church—before moving to practical instructions on how to live in light of those blessings. That description of gospel blessings constitutes the central doctrinal portion (covering themes like election, redemption, grace, and unity in Christ) and forms the foundation for the rest of the letter. So this option points to the substantive, extended portion of the text rather than just a brief greeting or material not found in this letter. The other options don’t fit as well: a travel narrative is not part of Paul’s Ephesian letter, the salutation is a standard opening but not the main substantive section, and advice to Timothy belongs to a different set of letters addressed to a individual minister rather than to the Ephesian church.