Pauls letter to the ephesians is the tenth book in the new testament. Ephesians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title. Read ephesians prayerfully, objectively, thoughtfully, and attentively as you listen for god to speak. It is my plan to publish these studies here over then next several days. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time he wrote colossians and philemon, as he sent all three letters by the hand. Paul emphasizes that we have been saved, not only for our personal benefit, but also to bring praise and glory to god.
Overview of the book of ephesians the letter opens with a sequence of statements about gods blessings, which are interspersed with a remarkable variety of expressions drawing attention to gods wisdom, forethought and purpose. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonline biblestudy. The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors, designed to ensure believers are living up to our heavenly calling. Walking through the book of ephesians by wayne jackson. This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone. This was the first ephesians, colossians, philemon, philippeans of what are often referred to as the prison epistles because they were written during pauls 1st imprisonment in rome which lasted 2 years acts 28. I chose to teach ephesians because i think christians today need some help with two things. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Out of the 155 verses in ephesians, about half are also found in colossians in varying degrees. He may not speak to you through every verse, but he will speak. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a.
For this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me for you. I have shared with them my efforts to work through the book of ephesians using this method of personal study. From ephesus the gospel spread abroad almost throughout all asia. In view of the spiritual blessings with which god has enriched believers, and the deliverance which he has provided for individuals and the gentiles from their godless position to one of unity with him and one another, paul exhorts the ephesians to maintain their unified. Ephesians 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. As we continue in our faith from day to day, month to month, and year to year, the temptation to get comfortable will always exist. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. If the people of your city, of your school, of your family are going to hear the gospel, its going to be from your mouth. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. All people with this faithjews and gentiles alikewere dead in their transgressions and sins but have been made alive because of the person and work of jesus christ. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Answering bible contradictions, misunderstandings, and misinterpretations.
The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. It is therefore critical to understand the nature and calling of the church that we might be effective members of the one body that is called to bear witness to gods grace in this world. Colossians aims at presenting the head of the church christ, ephesians focuses on the body of christ the church. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. Use this topic or order a custom research paper, written exactly how you need it to be. See more ideas about book of ephesians, bible and bible art. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. An argument of the book of ephesians related media. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. A few weeks ago, i started a wednesday night series on the book of ephesians.
The book of colossians is very similar to that of ephesians, in fact both books have passages with similar themes and phrases. Ephesians sets forth what no other book of the new testament describes so completely the nature of the body of christ, which is the true church. It is likely that the gospel was first brought to ephesus by priscilla and aquila. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Because the name ephesus is not mentioned in every early manuscript, some scholars believe the letter was an encyclical, intended to be circulated and read among all the churches in asia minor and was simply. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ephesians. Ephesians also contains two of the most memorable passages in the new testament. Apr 15, 2012 warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. Ephesians bible study courses the book of ephesians this course is designed as an expository study of the epistle to the ephesians, taking the student through the entire epistle with cross references to other portions of scripture. The purpose of the book of ephesians was to warn the church elders about the false teachers that were teaching a false gospel and to maintain their first love that they held when they first became believers. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church.
Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. The bible book of ephesians with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. This course is designed as an expository study of the epistle to the ephesians, taking the student through the entire epistle with cross references to other portions of scripture. The word is composed of two roots, peri around, and pateo walk. Paul ends this letter with an administration of grace and peace to all who love our lord jesus christ. Ephesians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of ephesians for bible study or sunday school lessons. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. The letter to the ephesian church is regarded as one of the masterworks of the nt, but it is also one of those books that the critics like to say wasnt authored by paul. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne.
Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. It deals, however, not so much with a congregation in the city of ephesus in asia minor as with the worldwide church, the head of which is christ, the purpose of which is to be the instrument for making gods plan of salvation known throughout the universe eph 3. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. Greear digs into the text of ephesians versebyverse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ.
Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. May 12, 2017 the epistle to the ephesians, additionally called the letter to the ephesians and frequently abbreviated to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry. The book of ephesians week six workbook eeonline biblestudy. Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a loyal.
An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Ephesians the book of ephesians is the tenth book in the new testament. Overview of the book of ephesians third millennium ministries. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. Encounter ephesians, and get swept up into the story of jesus. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. The books of reference used for this study of the book of ephesians were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. Dec, 2008 ephesians is a profound book, and our own dr. Andy is a professor of bible and theology at the college of biblical studies in houston. Apr 15, 2020 bible journaling examples from the book of ephesians. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. Ephesians 3 niv bible for this reason i, paul, the. Mar 07, 2016 this letter, along with pauls letter to the colossians was delivered by pauls faithful fellowservant, tychicus.
When he does, record the verse number, what it is he seems to be saying to you and your response to him in this final step. The book of ephesians speaks of several mysteries that are revealed to us. The epistle to the ephesians, additionally called the letter to the ephesians and frequently abbreviated to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. But whereas colossians focuses on christ of the church, ephesians focuses on the church of christ. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. Ephesians chapter 1 kjv king james version romans 10.
Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. This letter, along with pauls letter to the colossians was delivered by pauls faithful fellowservant, tychicus. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. Applying ephesians to my life from the desk of john king. Ephesians encourages readers with the news that, through christs work, the church is reconciled to god and outfitted for tasks as varied as living peacefully in a congregation, serving one another within a household, and withstanding hostile cosmic powers. Survey of ephesians what is a good summary of the book of ephesians. The church has been brought from death to life in christ.
This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. Periodically people have asked me for examples of my personal studies. In view of the spiritual blessings with which god has enriched believers, and the deliverance which he has provided for individuals and the gentiles from their godless position to one of unity with him and one another, paul exhorts the ephesians to maintain their unified position by loving one another, and by resisting demonic attacks in accordance with gods provisions. The greek verb peripateo, rendered walk in the english bible, is found 96 times in the new testament. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. This deep, spiritual letter discusses our position in christ, the body of christ, salvation by grace through faith, our christian inheritance, unity of the church, prayer, ministry, ethical right living, and instructions to fathers, husbands, wives, children, masters, employees, and employers. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Purpose, background and structure posted on may 12, 2014 by matt dabbs 1 comment a few weeks ago, i started a wednesday night series on the book of ephesians. While paul was not responding to a particular theological or moral problem, he wanted to protect against future problems by encouraging the ephesians to mature in their faith. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. Perhaps, above all, this is a letter of encouragement and admonition, written to. When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body. An outline of ephesians intended to enhance and assist your study of gods holy word his letter to you. Ephesians colossians philippians philemon paul remained in ephesus for nearly three years on his 3rd missionary journey. Its origin has customarily been credited to paul the apostle however, beginning in 1792, this has been tested as deuteropauline, that is, composed in pauls name by a later creator. He wrote that all christians are adopted as sons through jesus christ 1.
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