Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Know god is your ally and satan your enemy ephesians 6. Pray for boldness for christian leaders ephesians 6. Communicate with and encourage one another ephesians 6. How to use this book welcome to the faith foundations study guide on ephesians. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Barclay william the letters to the galatians and ephesians the st andrew press edinburgh. 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. But whereas colossians focuses on christ of the church, ephesians focuses on the church of christ. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our everyday. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ.
Ephesians, book of holman bible dictionary bible dictionary. 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. She and her husband, skip, founded calvary church of albuquerque, one of the fastestgrowing churches worldwide. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new. The book of colossians is very similar to that of ephesians, in fact both books have passages with similar themes and phrases. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. Gain new insights into gods word and how to apply gods word to everyday life with the blackabys. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Greear is the lead pastor of the summit church in the raleighdurham area of north carolina. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all. But whereas colossians focuses on christ of the church, ephesians focuses on.
For a brief time at the end of his second missionary journey, and then for more than two years on his third missionary journey, paul ministered to the church at ephesus acts 18. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Andy is a professor of bible and theology at the college of biblical studies in houston. Hes the author of several books, including jesus, continuedwhy the spirit inside you is better than.
I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. Ephesians pastor david legge 4 grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series heitzig, lenya on. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. 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. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. Dec, 2008 ephesians is a profound book, and our own dr. Live under gods benediction of peace, love, faith, and grace ephesians 6.
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. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. When he does, record the verse number, what it is he seems to be saying to you and your response to him in this final step. 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. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Colossians aims at presenting the head of the church christ, ephesians focuses on the body of christ the church. The book of ephesians is a masterpiece of revelation that bridges the principles of grace and obedience into one solid irremovable form. Book of ephesians esv listen audio bible online bible study tools. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article.
In this study tool, joyce meyer takes a close look at the meaning of those. 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. Bible study questions on ephesians and philippians introduction. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. Ephesians for personal study and reflection or for smallgroup 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. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. 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.
Andy is a professor of bible and theology at the college of biblical. Joyce meyer offers you practical insights for studying the book of james, with. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2. Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to. Feb 16, 2018 its time for another book study on fridays. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. May 12, 2017 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.
Ephesians public domain audiobook at librivox various versions. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. 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. Overview of the book of ephesians the letter opens with a sequence of statements about gods blessings, which are interspersed with a remarkable variety of expressions drawing attention to gods. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time he wrote colossians and philemon, as he sent all three letters by the hand. 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. Read ephesians prayerfully, objectively, thoughtfully, and attentively as you listen for god to speak. When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of ephesians he said.
The book of ephesians kjv audio bible full by alexander. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. He may not speak to you through every verse, but he will speak. Ephesians by the apostle paul world english bible translation w.
The book of ephesians page 3 what we possess in christ our possessions the believers blessed life ephesians 1 key verse. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. For the next several fridays we will be going through this book one chapter at a time. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. 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. A study guide blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus. Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. The book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by the apostle paul while in prison in rome. That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in christ.
Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places 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. New book study background to the book of ephesians. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. I had compiled these sermons primarily to give ideas to pastors and ministers as they prepare for their sunday talks. It is therefore critical to understand the nature and calling of the church that we might be effective members of the. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonline biblestudy.
You can find the ephesians bible study series on rightnow media, here. The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws are thoroughly revealed in the old testament. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. It is therefore critical to understand the nature and calling of the church that we might be effective members of the one body that is called to bear witness to gods grace in this world. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of gods word, and. Greear digs into the text of ephesians versebyverse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. 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. Lenya heitzig is an awardwinning author and a popular bible teacher. This time ive selected the amazing book of ephesians.
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