In another study, or possibly studies knowing me, i have made mention of the fact that it would be useful for you to go and study the layout of the book of ephesians. This simple plan will take you through the book of ephesians and would be great for individual or group study. Grace bible studies ephesians sitting and walking by i gordon. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. This helps explain pauls emphasis on the power of god over all heavenly authorities and on christs triumphant ascension as head over the church and over all things in this age and the next. An overview of ephesians barberthe mystery of the power of christ working within believers bergsmabody building and temple growing. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. For other books, devotionals and bible studies by anne graham lotz.
In this series, pastor skip heitzig looks at how this letter connects christian doctrine to our everyday life, including relationships in th. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. 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 is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in. Furthermore, a study in ephesians will help to fortify and to establish the believer so he can fulfill the purpose and calling god has given. The below chart will help underline and point out these similarities. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament.
Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. 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 interesting to note and observe that while the new testament often refers to the church, it does not speak of going to church in the way we. The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws are thoroughly revealed in the old testament.
Greear digs into the text of ephesians versebyverse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. Figuratively, it denotes the sphere of ones existencehis manner of life. A historical introduction to the early christian writings. Check out the ephesians bible study trailer below for an overview of the study. 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. Keep a notebook handy with pencil to jot down questions, ideas and applications as you study ephesians.
Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. People from this background would have appreciated the irony in pauls words about christ nurturing niv84, feeding his own body, the church eph. 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. It had a harbor that at that time opened into the cayster river see map, p.
The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding region c. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. During this time he also wrote colossians and philemon. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. To really jump ahead in your study of ephesians, complete our how to study a book of the bible lesson using ephesians as your subject. This book in the series is part 5, and it covers the bible book of ephesians, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive crossreferences and study questions for each verse. A study guide blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. Ephesus was the most important city in western asia minor now turkey.
Biblical commentary deeper life by joyce meyer isbn. This is the holy book of psalms, known simply as the book of psalms. Ephesians by the apostle paul world english bible translation w. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. 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. Read the short background information for ephesians below. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Marcion included it in his canon, although under the title of laodiceans c. Notes from the niv spirit of the reformation study. Ephesians background information fbc seguin students. The book of ephesians explores who we are as followers of christ and how we should live in light of our identity. The holy bible book 19 psalms kjv dramatized audio.
They are included in the body of the text so the reader can see them as he reads the book without having to page over to a separate outline. Book of ephesians esv listen audio bible online bible study tools. A reference book that is an essential in any study that involves the apostle paul, whether his epistles or his activities and speeches in the acts of the apostles, is the masterful history the life and. It can be used negatively for evil, or positively denoting a realm of. The headings and subheadings make up an outline of the book.
Author the apostle paul date the letter to the ephesians was written during pauls roman imprisonment between 60 and 62 ad audience paul wrote to the network of house churches in western asia minor, in and near ephesus. Ephesians devotional reading plan youversion bible. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Headings throughout the following book of ephesians. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. This study guide is based on a similar study by pastor robert mayes, of the first baptist church of. Learn the importance of living in christ and putting your relationship with him first with this womens bible study on ephesians and james from internationally. New book study background to the book of ephesians.
Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Summary of insights the city of ephesus was an important city, and because of its strategic value, paul and his team. 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. Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to. The greek verb peripateo, rendered walk in the english bible, is found 96 times in the new testament. This time ive selected the amazing book of ephesians. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. The context of ephesians 1, however, says that the choosing and. In this study tool, joyce meyer takes a close look at the meaning of those beloved verses. Bible study sitting and walking in the book of ephesians.
To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. The epistle to the ephesians table of contents introduction 3 chapter one 7 chapter two 11 chapter three 14 chapter four 18 chapter five 22 chapter six 27 this study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. The word is composed of two roots, peri around, and pateo walk. The book of ephesians survey and outline introduces, through with maps, outlines and graphics, the background of ephesians and the book of ephesians major themes. The aim of this epistle is to confirm and to equip a maturing church. Artemis, in turn, was said to have made ephesus most glorious among all the asian cities. 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. All tradition takes the epistle as being pauline until it was first disputed by erasmus fifteenth century and by later eighteenthtwentieth century critics. There are a huge number of sites on the internet that offer pictures of ephesus as it looks today and other background information. Download my new ebook entitled, five keys to unlocking your purpose.
In this book paul continues his discussion about the return of jesus christ that he introduced in 1 thessalonians. This would further seem to suggest, as i have believed, that not only did paul write the book of colossians, but that he wrote colossians before writing the book of ephesians. And we begin in our study of the book of ephesians with chapter 1, with the first two verses of greeting. A study of pauls epistle to the ephesians developed by matt hennecke. Ephesians public domain audiobook at librivox various versions. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio.
Just put the appropriate words in your favorite search engine. Ephesians colossians philippians philemon paul remained in ephesus for nearly three years on his 3rd missionary journey. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of. 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. 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. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series heitzig, lenya on.
Galatians, ephesians, philippians, and colossians audiobook download 9780310420996 by zondervan hear about sales, receive special. Introduction to the book of ephesians summary of hebrews. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. 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. The book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by the apostle paul. The book of ephesians overview of the book of ephesians the book of ephesians is a masterpiece of revelation that bridges the principles of grace and obedience into one solid irremovable form.
Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. Bill creasy explains how this critical issue dominates much discussion during the first generation of the church and what answers paul provides for those who expect the lord to return in the very near future. The epistle to the ephesians a biblebelieving study guide. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Learn the importance of living in christ and putting your relationship wi. Ephesus forms an appropriate background to the book of ephesians because of this citys fascination with magic and the occult acts 19.
The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The mystery of christ hahna plan for the fullness of time. Reference tools used eerdmans handbook to the bible new bible dictionary the zondervan encyclopedia of the bible 3. Taught versebyverse by greg kedrovsky who was pastor of harvest baptist church, olathe. Play audio bible in the background change audio speed change text size easy to use nkjv offline book the offline holy bible free download app, the excellent new king james bible nkjv bible reading tool, is the popular bible translation particularly popular amongst christians.
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