Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. 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. Ephesus forms an appropriate background to the book of ephesians because of this citys fascination with magic and the occult acts 19. Listen to book of philippians using kjv audio bible online. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series heitzig, lenya on. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds.
If you dont wish to do your study online at simply choose a chapter from the links below to start your ephesians bible study book of ephesians chapter one chapter one of ephesians tells us that we are spiritually blessed. During this time he also wrote colossians and philemon. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible.
A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. Ephesians 1 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. Carver described the book of ephesians as the greatest piece of. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. 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 writings. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to.
A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. Like the letter to the romans, ephesians provides a unique insight into pauls theology, for it was written when paul had the luxury of not addressing a critical, local controversy. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. Ephesians 3 gods marvelous plan for the gentiles bible. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. This study moves us to see that god has placed us in our local churches to serve others, care for them, pray together, learn together, and grow togetherall for the glory of god. This class is live and hosted through an online conferencing service which allows the students to see the instructor, view his computer screen and interact through an online forum in realtime.
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. This is a free, ongoing, online bible study open to all who would like to attended and participate. Ephesians preaching order john calvin considered ephesians his favorite letter and he preached a series of fortyeight sermons on the book from may 1558 to march 1559. Aug 23, 2012 author the apostle paul date the letter to the ephesians was written during pauls roman imprisonment between 60 and 62 ad. Some liberal critics have attempted to raise doubts, yet the authorship of the book is solidly established both by the clear statement in the book itself and by the records of the early uninspired christian writers. Keep a notebook handy with pencil to jot down questions, ideas and applications as you study ephesians. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a. 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 key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. 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 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. If this is so, then the book was written to the churches in that reason. The book of ephesians page 3 what we possess in christ our possessions the believers blessed life ephesians 1 key verse.
Grace bible studies ephesians sitting and walking by i gordon. 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. Paul is sending the slave onesimus back to his master philemon, in the care of tychicus. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Paul names himself as the author of the epistle to the ephesians ephesians 1. 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. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society.
A study of pauls epistle to the ephesians developed by matt hennecke. The book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by the apostle paul. Verse by verse through the book of ephesians 201819. The mood of colossians is argumentative and controversial, that of ephesians clam and peaceful. Apr 04, 2018 this is a free, ongoing, online bible study open to all who would like to attended and participate. Additional additional background information from the new bible dictionary, second edition, tyndale house publishers, wheaton, il, pages 336. What stands out about ephesians is the awe with which it contemplates the mystery of the church. For other books, devotionals and bible studies by anne graham lotz. Bible study sitting and walking in the book of ephesians. 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. This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone. The book of ephesians is held in great reverence by both biblical scholars and lay people.
Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. 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 church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. 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. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. The hidden teachings of the book of ephesians duration. A historical introduction to the early christian writings. 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. I asked and you voted, so welcome to the study of ephesians. Topics ephesians, paul, church, christians, believers. The former is a letter of discussion and the latter is a letter of reflection. Ephesians 1 background information with maps and images.
Ephesians also contains two of the most memorable passages in the new testament. This book shows clearly how our entire christian walk comes from. 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. No doubt this was the background for pauls reference to the believer. It is more wonderful than any temple made with hands, because it is constructed of living stones and indwelt by the holy spirit eph 2. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. 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.
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 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. Eerdmans handbook to the bible new bible dictionary the zondervan encyclopedia of the bible. Most early writers spoke of the epistle as having been addressed to the ephesians. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our.
Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of. It was a center of learning and was near several key land routes. Rainer provides a biblical understanding of what it means to be a part of the body of christ through a study of the book of ephesians. The central organizing theological idea in ephesians is that through christs atoning work god has mightily brought about the churcha new humanity, i. Ephesus was a wealthy port city in the roman province of asia. Several of the early church writers site the book of ephesians. He also sent along the letter to the colossian church. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding region c. This ephesians bible study lessons contains 10 audio lessons that you can download for free join our small group fellowship as we study this exciting book of the bible together. Overview of the book of ephesians third millennium ministries. New book study background to the book of ephesians. Some have argued that paul wrote colossians from ephesus or caesarea, but most of the evidence favors rome as the place where paul penned all the prison letters ephesians, colossians, philippians and philemon. The epistle to the ephesians a biblebelieving study guide.
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. 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 believers in ephesus. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time he wrote. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. Father, son, and spirit are seen in pauls epistle to the ephesians as operating from before the foundation of the world for the redemption of the church. 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. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. Feb 16, 2018 new book study background to the book of ephesians. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Ephesians reveals the church as gods masterpiece poema see ephesians 2. 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. Introduction to the book of ephesians juli camarin february 24, 2015 introduction. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham.
Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. The book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by the apostle paul while in prison in rome. Paul probably wrote his letter to the ephesians while under house arrest in rome. Another theme which does justice to the content of the epistle and one that i suggest for this study is that offered by warren wiersbe. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church.
In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Have you ever wondered how so much heretical teaching infiltrated the early church. In any case, we can be sure that paul was clarifying the teaching of christ, the church, salvation and sanctification for these saints. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio duration. Written in 6162, when paul was a prisoner in rome cf. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant application for your spiritual growth. Ignatius epistle to the ephesians, 12, which alludes to the frequent and affectionate mention made by paul of the christian state, privileges, and persons of the ephesians in his epistle. Several years ago, a couple started coming to our church. Colossians is somewhat tense to be more specific and concrete, while ephesians is more general and abstract. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. The book of ephesians is charged with weighty doctrines that reveal the glory of the triune god.
It had a harbor that at that time opened into the cayster river see map, p. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled introduction and background, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. Two theories, besides the ordinary one, have been held on the question, to whom the epistle is addressed. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur. The most beautiful letter, the most beautiful words that have ever been penned by any human being but as we sit this evening and study these magnificent words, as we read them, we say that they are not. Paul probably wrote his letter to the ephesians while under house arrest in. Read the short background information for ephesians below. Audience paul wrote to the network of house churches in western asia minor, in and near ephesus. This time ive selected the amazing book of ephesians. 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. This is part 1 of a versebyverse bible study series in ephesians.
The book is address by paul to the church at ephesus. Pauls letter to the ephesians by andrew wommack ministries. Ephesus was the most important city in western asia minor now turkey. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. 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 book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. If we are going to properly understand the book of ephesians, we need to understand its immediate. Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. 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. This study guide is based on a similar study by pastor robert mayes, of the first baptist church of. Book of ephesians esv listen audio bible online bible study tools. Ephesians background information fbc seguin students.
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