The book of ephesians

E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Foulkes does a good job of surveying the book of ephesians in a way that is helpful for the pastor and lay leaders. 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 sent first to. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians.

From chapter 1 to 6, in that order, you will read about. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. The church at ephesus was like a lot of churches today, and like a lot of christians. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. The church of jesus christ is now the spiritual body of believers who represent christ on earth.

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. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians. This epistle was not written to a specific church and could be themed the church, the fullness of christ. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. The book of ephesians is almost certainly one of four epistles that paul wrote during his first imprisonment. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Note that some aspects of my theology have changed since i taught these studies. The others are philippians, colossians, and philemon. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Paul wrote this letter we know as the book of ephesians to settle or establish the ephesians in the truth, and to acquaint them with the mystery of the gospel. The armor of god activity and coloring book bible chapters for kids. The alps of the new testament and the third heaven epistle. The city of ephesus was a large commercial port city in asia minor present day turkey located at.

Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. In this ephesians bible study we learn that paul tells of the great privilege of the ephesians. Ephesians 3 gods marvelous plan for the gentiles bible. The design appears to be to strengthen the ephesians in the faith of christ, and to give exalted views of the love of god, and of the dignity and excellence of christ, fortifying their minds against the scandal of the cross. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. What was hidden throughout the ages was revealed to us when christ came. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society.

Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. The book of ephesians niv audio holy bible high quality. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. In the book of ephesians, paul reminds us that jesus longs for the day he will be united with the churchhis bride in all her beauty. Outline of the book of ephesians opening salutation ephesians 1. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. See my blog series on theology for more about these changes. 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. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. 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.

The others were philippians, colossians, and philemon. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. Martyn lloydjones 18991981 was a welsh evangelical minister who preached and taught in the reformed tradition. He does want the blessings and favor of god to fall upon these people. In this 12week study through the book of ephesians, eric redmond opens our eyes to pauls teaching about the astonishing grace of god that enables us to walk in love, holiness, and wisdom. While paul was in prison he had been thinking about his work as an apostle. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Curtis vaughn says it is considered by many people to be the greatest of pauls writings. True peace, just like true grace, comes from the father and the lord jesus christ. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. Destination determining the precise destination for the ephesian letter would seem like a straightforward matter. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net.

The book of ephesians is truly a remarkable letter, especially since paul wrote this from prison. T he book of ephesians is 6 chapters of solid christian teachings. This is not always the case with books of this size. Free sermon book of ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. Paul spent more time there than any other city about three years. Just as grace was the key word in galatians, it is prominent in all of pauls letters. The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus. 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. Summary of the book of ephesians story of the bible. This letter is one of pauls four imprisonment letters. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ.

Figuratively it refers to how we coordinate the actions of our life in order to make us what we ought to be. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. 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. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The central organizing theological idea in ephesians is that through christs atoning work god has mightily brought about the churcha new humanity, i. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia. The book of ephesians gives practical, encouraging advice on living a life that honors god, which is why its still relevant in a conflictridden world.

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. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints which are at ephesus, and to the faithful in christ jesus. 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 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 epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament.

These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians. Second corinthians and galatians abound with personal touches from. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. Epistle to the ephesians read the bible online bible study tools. There are good insights and a solid evangelical focus. The book of ephesians is a goldmine full of great, grand and glorious truths. It was the power that god used to raise jesus from death. Click here for sermons on other books of the bible. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Some of the sermons on ephesians also contain mp3 audio files.

If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. His principal ministry was at westminster chapel, in central london, from 19391968, where he delivered multiyear expositions on books of the bible such as romans, ephesians and the gospel of john. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of. 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. Paul explains the mystery of the church and gives practical insight into living as believers. Ephesians gives us wonderful examples and basic overviews of a christian life. The concept that the elect jews and gentiles compose the one family of god, the one holy nation, is a central theme of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Paul uses the same words here power, strength and might.

Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Feb 07, 2015 the book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. It was written around 60ad during pauls house arrest in rome. Jun 20, 2015 the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians from the holy bible new international version niv book 49 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a. Walking in a literal sense is coordinating the motion of our legs to take us where we want to go. This page contains sermons on ephesians i taught while i was a pastor from 20002005. The book of ephesians is a beautiful revelation of the church and the spiritual blessings we have in christ jesus. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Ephesians is the goto book in the new testament for an understanding of gods sovereignty in salvation by grace, and therefore it shares much in common with pauls other masterwork. He realized that christ came to unite himself with man, and unity was the core purpose of the book of ephesians. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing.

Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind. 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. The traditional idea, that god deals in one manner with the gentile christians and in another with the jewish christians, and that the races are identifiable in christ, has created havoc in the. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new.

Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. Calvin is followed along with dialogue with major commentaries. Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study the first part of pauls letters and often treat the latter part as secondary or of less value see the right diagram where a wall separates the two sections. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. 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. 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. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonline biblestudy.