This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding region c. Ephesians and colossians were probably composed at the same time in rome. Grace is behind all of this lavishness that god pours out. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Ephesians bible studies the gospel of john and the book. Sermons from the book of ephesians is a series of sermons i gave in my tenure as lead pastor in one of the local churches in my city. The bible companion series what we possess in christ the book of ephesians page 4 c. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry. How to use this book welcome to the faith foundations study guide on ephesians. An argument of the book of ephesians related media. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonline biblestudy.
Book of ephesians bible survey what are the pauline epistles. Ephesians public domain audiobook at librivox various versions. You can find the ephesians bible study series on rightnow media, here. Ephesians colossians philippians philemon paul remained in ephesus for nearly three years on his 3rd missionary journey. Dec, 2008 ephesians is a profound book, and our own dr. The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws are thoroughly revealed in the old testament.
Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ephesians for personal study and reflection or for smallgroup bible study, is drawn andbased largely upon the epistle of ephesians written by the apostle paul after many years of ministry. 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. The book of ephesians, introduction the reason for. The book of romans, an inspirational masterpiece written by the apostle paul, explains gods plan of. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience. In our common pick and choose reading method where we flip open the bible, read a passage, and then jump somewhere else, we often miss the importance of the flow, tone, and message of what an. Ephesians 3 niv bible for this reason i, paul, the. Book of ephesians kjv listen audio bible online bible study tools. If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. Apr 15, 2012 warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration.
Ephesians is an epistle for all the world, for jew and gentile, for husband and wife, for parent and child, for master and servant. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ.
Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Get 1 credit every month to exchange for an audiobook of your choice no commitment, cancel anytime. The unity of the church, especially between jew and gentile believers, is the keynote of the book. Ephesians finding true love is purported to be a scriptural guide for todays woman and will appeal primarily to that audience, however, the practical illustrations and study material can easily be adapted for use by any serious young person eager to find biblical truths from the book of ephesians. It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in colossae, a small phrygian city near laodicea and approximately 100 miles 160 km from ephesus in asia minor. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word.
In other words, god is unloading all of his riches in the book of ephesians. Some suggest that pauls time in imprisonment enabled him to develop an exalted christology and a high appraisal of the privileges of believers in christ 11. A brief introduction to ephesians ephesians online reading room extensive collection. Grace is undeserved favour and peace is the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through christ, and so fearing nothing from god and content with whatever. 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.
Ephesians bible study courses the book of ephesians 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 book of ephesians, chapter 2 king james version. Darrell bock shows how this precious jewel of a letter combines gospel doctrine, enablement and exhortation to life. It was the power that god used to raise jesus from death. For this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me for you.
No particular problem is raised in the book unlike many of pauls other letters. Unlike a traditional audiobooks direct narration of a books text, ephesians. Enjoy the ease of understanding the bible like never before, book by book. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Book summary ephesians reveals to us the great mystery of the church which is the body of 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.
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 books of reference used for this study of the book of ephesians were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Paul emphasizes that we have been saved, not only for our personal benefit, but also to bring praise and glory to god. Most books attribute the authorship to that of the apostle paul.
Introduction to the epistle of paul to the ephesians. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. 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. I had compiled these sermons primarily to give ideas to pastors and ministers as they prepare for their sunday talks. Two significant prayers of paul are found in this book eph 1.
The ascended lord gave gifts to the members of his church to enable them to minister to one another and so promote unity and maturity 4. In the seventh chapter of the third book of his testimonies, he speaks of the apostle paul writing to the ephesians and then proceeds to quote ephesians 4. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. John knox asked that calvins sermons on ephesians be read to him on his deathbed. Every day on my 3045 minute commute, i turned over these words in my mind and heart. Home content index books of the bible ephesians questions about ephesians. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle.
The unity of the church under the headship of christ. Overview of the book of ephesians third millennium ministries. What are the most commonly asked questions about the book of ephesians. Nevertheless, that life is lived out on earth, where the practical daily life of the believer continues to work out the purposes of god. 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. Its authorship, origin and purpose, published in 1951, in which he basically agreed with goodspeeds hypothesis.
Whether you are just beginning your new life with christ, or have been a christian for many years, this study guide is for you. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Samuel coleridge called it the most divine composition of man 2. Andy is a professor of bible and theology at the college of biblical studies in houston. Ephesians the epistle to the ephesians is a complete body of divinity. The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws are thoroughly revealed in. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. Ephesians introduction new testament matthew henry st.
Introduction, translation, and commentary on chapters anchor bible, vol. John calvin called it his favorite book of the bible. It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of gods word, and. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. Ephesians and colossians are exactly what theyre billed as in the title. Have you sat down to study a book of the bible and found yourself confused about why an author wrote certain things. The below chart will help underline and point out these similarities. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
The essence of goodspeed s theory is that toward the end of the first century pauls letters were collected, and ephesians was written by a disciple of paul as an introduction to the collection. Verse by verse teaching through the book of ephesians. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. The truths of this book have impacted the lives of many saints. The book of ephesians grace given and grace applied an introduction and outline authorship. Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. Greear digs into the text of ephesians versebyverse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus.
The letter opens with a sequence of statements about gods blessings, which are interspersed with a remarkable variety of expressions drawing attention to gods wisdom, forethought and purpose. Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to several churches, and that the copy directed to the ephesians happened to be taken into the canon, and so it came to bear that particular inscription. Why is the new testament divided into parts under the doctrine of verbal plenary inspiration, 2 tim 3. 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. An introduction to the book of ephesians related media. Ephesians 1 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 holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio.
An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. The intention of the letter to ephesus is to help them understand gods purpose for their lives, unity of the church, and the spiritual realm of the christian life. In view of the spiritual blessings with which god has enriched believers, and the deliverance which he has provided for individuals and the gentiles from their godless position to one of unity with him and one another, paul exhorts the ephesians to maintain their unified. The word grace is used 12 times, and the word grace means gods unmerited, undeserved kindness and favor. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society.
If the people of your city, of your school, of your family are going to hear the gospel, its going to be from your mouth. The book of ephesians is a masterpiece of revelation that bridges the principles of grace and obedience into one solid irremovable form. The mystery of the body of christ esv edition preaching the word hughes, r. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of ephesians kjv audio bible full by alexander. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. 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.
You grew up using the well known black and yellow striped cliffs notes to help you grasp everything from great literary. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. The mystery of the body of christ esv edition preaching the word. Paul uses the same words here power, strength and might. Some theologians agree the main theme of ephesians is in response to the newly converted jews who often separated themselves from their gentile brethren. And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. The others are philippians, colossians, and philemon.
Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Gain new insights into gods word and how to apply gods word to everyday life with the blackabys. 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. Book of romans the book of romans, book of ephesians, romans. It was during this time that paul sat in rome undergoing his first roman imprisonment ephesians 3. Ephesians pastor david legge 4 grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. 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. He has imputed his righteousness to his body, for now we have been bought with a price and therefore no. Shop koorongs wide range of books and christian products now for online specials. The book of ephesians grace given and grace applied an.
Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. 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 they have been induced the rather to think this because it is the only one of all pauls epistles that has nothing. Introduction, translation, and commentary on chapters. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. The book of ephesians chapter one workbook this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter one of the book of ephesians. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of ephesians he said. There is not one exhortation in the first three chapters. Ephesians and colossians have a number of parallels.