This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. The book of ephesians clearly leaves its mark among other bible books by displaying the powerful impact of the gospel of christ jesus in the individual and corporate life of believers. 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. It was the capital of proconsular asia, being about a mile from the sea coast, and was the great religious, commercial and political center of asia. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of ephesians. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Periodically people have asked me for examples of my personal studies.
This ephesians quiz has 10 quiz questions on the book of ephesians. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonline biblestudy. Ephesians 16 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. 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. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. David pawson ephesians unlocking the bible youtube. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church.
There is no reference to ephesus, or to any individuals, despite acts recording that. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The question of whether or not there is a purpose in the universe. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. King james version 1 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. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ver. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. 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.
Chapter 2 we are saved through grace across 4 there was a time in which we lived without this. Neither mark dever nor john piper has systematically taught through the entire book of ephesians. 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. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. A free bible version and commentary on the letter to the ephesians in easyenglish.
If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. 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.
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. Is the record of human events with its concatenation of tragedy and happiness and. We have quizzes on the new testament, old testament and lots more. Ephesians 6 niv bible children, obey your parents in the lord, for. 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. T he book of ephesians is 6 chapters of solid christian teachings. The book of ephesians week six workbook eeonline bible this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter six of the book of ephesians. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. This is a selftest on chapters 1 3 of the book of ephesians. 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.
Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ephesians chapter 6. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. This is a selftest on chapters 4 6 of the book of ephesians. To the saints in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. Christians have normally divided the ten commandments into the first four directed towards god and the last six directed towards their fellow man. Mar 31, 2020 what does it mean that satan is prince of the power of the air ephesians 2. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Ephesians 1 part 1 by paul washer, sunday sermons, church services, bible study, christian reviv duration.
The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a. However, ephesians is generally believed not to be by paul it is a deuteropauline epistle. Ephesians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works. Ephesians 3 net pauls relationship to the divine bible. Home content index books of the bible ephesians questions about ephesians. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. In ephesians chapter 1 paul focused our attention on the purpose of god and on the power of god, which assure the believer of the blessings which god has provided in christ. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding region c. What does it mean that we are gods workmanship in ephesians 2.
Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Ephesians 2 is the second chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible. Applying ephesians to my life from the desk of john king. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. All together, they spell out the essence of the gospel of jesus christ. Dever did preach an overview sermon on the book where he identified the message of ephesians to be grace. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. 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.
Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Showing a 3column study is not easily done in a blog format. From chapter 1 to 6, in that order, you will read about. Gods one eternal purpose is to unite one body of believers through christ, the church, which is his body, the fulness of him who filleth all in all ephesians 1. 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. This morning we come for our bible study to a book that is indeed a treasure of mine and of every believer, the book of ephesians. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline bible this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter four of the book of ephesians. Children should honor their parentsservants and masters are judged by the same lawsaints should put on the whole armor of god.
Mar 22, 2009 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The guilt of men and the grace of god part 1 ephesians. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey.
Ephesians and colossians are exactly what theyre billed as in the title. Ephesians 6 is the sixth and the last chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible. During this time he also wrote colossians and philemon. What does it mean that god is rich in mercy ephesians 2. Ephesians 3 new english translation net bible pauls relationship to the divine mystery. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. Ephesians chapter 1 kjv king james version romans 10. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. 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 are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. Today, in the first chapter of ephesians, we will be examining a great question with which men continually wrestle in our day, as they have all through history. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the lords people.
The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ver. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. Ephesians 6 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life. 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 books of ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon are believed to have been written by paul while he was a prisoner under house arrest in rome a. 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. Stay encouraged and united with christ with these popular bible verses from the tenth book of the new testament, ephesians. What are the most commonly asked questions about the book of ephesians. Ephesians 2, new international version niv the bible app. Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur.
Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. Book of ephesians bible survey what are the pauline epistles. 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. Yes, i could scan the pages in and provide a link, but then there would be the struggle with reading my handwriting. He desired for christ to dwell in the hearts of the church of ephesus by faith ephesians 3. The idea of unity can be seen clearly in the first chapter of ephesians ephesians 1. Well, hes in prison, for starters, so he cant be there to deliver his advice in person. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide.
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