The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. This book depicts the sixfold role and relationship in regard to the church. 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. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ephesians. Ephesians gives us wonderful examples and basic overviews of a christian life. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. Paul was excited about gods good gifts ephesians 1. Far too many people ignore theology and instead want to only discuss things that are practical. As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline.
Scripture pictures from the book of ephesians amazing facts. God glorifies himself by alone guaranteeing our inheritance through christ eph. In the book of ephesians, we learn how the gospel creates a new multiethnic, covenant family of god, and affects our story and how we live every day as a body of new humanity unified in love. Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. The ensuing nearriot led paul to leave the city, but only after the apostle had done much to stabilize and grow the christian community there. Here are all of the main inductive tools you need to complement the ephesians study or you to use to get the most out of your bible studies.
The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. Summary of the book of ephesians story of the bible. Ephesians 1, american standard version asv the bible app. To the saints in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. Ultimately the book of ephesians is about the glory of god and his grace. From ephesus the gospel spread abroad almost throughout all asia. God is glorifying himself through the church so that we will be holy before him with certainty when he consummates all things in the universe in christ eph. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. I wouldnt recommend the kindle version unless you are doing your own individual study of ephesians. 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. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia. Christian belief and behaviour ephesians a commentary by les painter and cynthia green what should christians believe and do.
Perhaps more than any other book of the bible, the book of ephesians emphasizes the connection between sound doctrine and right practice in the christian life. 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. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the. Book of ephesians discover the 66 books of the bible. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new. Greeting paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints who are in ephesus, and are faithful in christ jesus. The kindle version has a different format than the book, so during bible study we are always at a loss as to what section our small group is discussing. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ.
Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. 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. 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. 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. Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter bible. When paul wrote the book of ephesians, paul was in prison. It was noteworthy because of two notable structures there. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries.
Book of ephesians chapter two in ephesians chapter 2 we learn that christians are saved by grace. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of ephesians with numbers, chapters and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible.
Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. The book of ephesians niv audio holy bible high quality. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new.
Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. 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. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. We also learn when we become christians we are not who we used to be and we are filled with new life and have the blessings of gods kindness and eternal gift to us. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. In ephesians, paul argues that theology is practical. Epistle to the ephesians read the bible online bible study tools.
Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. The central organizing theological idea in ephesians is that through christs atoning work god has mightily brought about the churcha new humanity, i. Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2. Ephesians questions on pauls letter to the ephesians by g. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible new testament. 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. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus.
Ephesians with book summary interlinear study bible. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained in the chapters and verses of the book of ephesians for bible study or sunday school lessons. Paul wrote this letter to the church at ephesus, which he had led for over two years acts 19. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing.
Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Although the book bears the name ephesians, some scholars believe that this letter could be the missing letter to the laodiceans mentioned in col. To gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. 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. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. 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. Determining the precise destination for the ephesian letter would seem like a straightforward. 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.
The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. It was written around 60ad during pauls house arrest in rome. The book of ephesians is in the bibles new testament. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Feel free to make copies of this for your personal use.
The word of god, the bible, is the only offensive weapon the believer has. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Ephesians niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. 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. In the book of ephesians, the apostle paul highlights christian unity and the need to go on walking in love and to stand firm against the crafty acts of the devil. To help folk learn what the bible is all about, i wrote a book called briefing the bible in which i attempted to give a helpful outline of every book in 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.
Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. 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 holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. 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 interpretation of the scripturesparticularly the. Spiritual blessings in christ blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Here are some scripture pictures from the book of ephesians that you will prayerfully be blessed by. This letter is one of pauls four imprisonment letters. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians.
It can be used offensively when needed and is a good reason for believers to hide gods word scripture in their heart or memorize it. 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. His farewell speech to the ephesian elders acts 20. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our everyday. Paul the apostle writes to encourage believers to live wellweve been lifted from the graveyard of sin and called to shout the gospel into the darkened world. Paul spent more time there than any other city about three years. Ephesians is the 49th book of the bible and can be found in the new testament. Paul spent more than two years in the city, preaching the gospel to jew and gentile, ministering with power and building up the church there. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Read the book of ephesians from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings. Regardless, ephesians contains crucial truths for believers worldwide. 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. Hibbs pauls prayer of praise ephesians chapter 1 verses 3 to 9 a prayer from the bible for people with learning difficulties short outline of ephesians. You will also learn about how we are members of one body in this second.
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