The book of ephesians in bible

Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest books in terms of word countonly 6 chapters and 155 versesit is perhaps the most applicable to todays culture. 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. Feel free to make copies of this for your personal use. Individual study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth. 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. The traditional view that the epistle is written by paul is. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. 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. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry. 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 is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham.

Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. Sixweek bible study book with group and personal components. Lift up your heads, o gates, and be lifted up, o ancient doors, that the king of glory may come in. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. 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. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. 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. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus.

Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. Ultimately the book of ephesians is about the glory of god and his grace. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. In live abundantly, bible teachers lenya heitzig and penny pierce rose challenge you to dig deep into the book of ephesians to find the spiritual treasure god has for you. There are four main theories in biblical scholarship that address the question of pauline authorship.

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. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. 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. 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. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia.

In ephesians, paul argues that theology is practical. Ephesians 1 new international version niv 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the. His farewell speech to the ephesian elders acts 20. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. 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. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible new testament. 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. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3.

Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of. Demolish the habits of lazy spirituality to live in the vibrant reality of your identity in christ. Biblical scholar harold hoehner, surveying 279 commentaries written between 1519 and 2001, found that. Summary of the book of ephesians story of the bible. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Far too many people ignore theology and instead want to only discuss things that are practical. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. 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. 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. 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. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society.

Book of ephesians chapter two in ephesians chapter 2 we learn that christians are saved by grace. 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. For other books, devotionals and bible studies by anne graham lotz. Destination determining the precise destination for the ephesian letter would seem like a straightforward matter. 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. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. God glorifies himself by alone guaranteeing our inheritance through christ eph. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. 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. Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. This book depicts the sixfold role and relationship in regard to the church. There is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins.

In love 5 he predestined us to adoption as sons through jesus christ to himself, according to the kind intention of his will. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter 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 testament. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries.

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. 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. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1.

You will also learn about how we are members of one body in this second. Ephesians niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 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. Dec 07, 2017 the book of ephesians read by alexander scourby. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment.

I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on 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.

Covering topics such as living in gods will and receiving peace no matter the circumstances, the book of ephesians reveals the magnitude of every christians inheritance, a gift exceedingly abundantly above what. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 6. Ephesians bible study book includes smallgroup experiences for six sessions, weekly individual study opportunities, applicable scripture, how to use this study, and tips for leading a group. Paul shows how the good news should create ethnically diverse communities that are unified by devotion to jesus and to each other. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline. Not by might nor by power, but by my spirit, says yahweh of hosts. 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. 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. Epistle to the ephesians read the bible online bible study tools.

The central organizing theological idea in ephesians is that through christs atoning work god has mightily brought about the churcha new humanity, i. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Ephesians 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. The word of god, the bible, is the only offensive weapon the believer has. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. The book of ephesians kjv audio bible full by alexander.

Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of god not by works, so that no one can boast. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. The book of ephesians bible study and ministry resources. 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. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of ephesians.