Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. 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. Ephesians 3 background information with maps and images. Ephesians public domain audiobook at librivox various versions. 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. The book of ephesians survey and outline introduces, through with maps, outlines and graphics, the background of ephesians and the book of ephesians major themes. Read the short background information for ephesians below. All tradition takes the epistle as being pauline until it was first disputed by erasmus fifteenth century and by later eighteenthtwentieth century critics. 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. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. Reference tools used eerdmans handbook to the bible new bible dictionary the zondervan encyclopedia of the bible 3. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. John calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible.
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. It examines the truths about a believers new identity of christ. Paul first comes in contact with ephesus when leaving corinth to travel to jerusalem in 53 ad. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series heitzig, lenya on. 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. Book of ephesians esv listen audio bible online bible study tools. An expositional commentary audiobook by chuck missler. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. 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. Audience paul wrote to the network of house churches in western asia minor, in and near ephesus. This book in the series is part 5, and it covers the bible book of ephesians, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive crossreferences and study questions for each verse.
Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. This 12week bible study explores how paul instructed the people of ephesus to practice the skills of a godfashioned life. My most memorable moment was when i understood the continual battle christians are facing. 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. We have won the war but must continue fighting for our position and keep the pathway open for others. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur. 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.
Biblical commentary deeper life by joyce meyer isbn. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture. Apply his words from the book of ephesians to your own life. Apr 06, 2008 am today, with gods blessing, well get back to the study we began a few weeks on the book of ephesians. Book 49 ephesians is part of a series of writings on the apostle pauls complete writings, in 14 parts. In this bible study participants will be encouraged to apply gods word to your life. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. 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. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh. Carver described the book of ephesians as the greatest piece of. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Prior to writing his epistle to the ephesians in 6061 ad, paul had an established ministry in ephesus. Two theories, besides the ordinary one, have been held on the question, to whom the epistle is addressed.
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. 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. This time ive selected the amazing book of ephesians. 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. 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. It is good for general audiences as it does not go into greek although there is background material included. Author the apostle paul date the letter to the ephesians was written during pauls roman imprisonment between 60 and 62 ad. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life. I chose this book, in part, for personal reasonsits the epistle of paul i. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Picture study bible ephesians bible history online. With study guide the bible speaks today new testament 3rev ed by john stott isbn. Learn the importance of living in christ and putting your relationship wi. Paul is sending the slave onesimus back to his master philemon, in the care of tychicus. The book of ephesians is held in great reverence by both biblical scholars and lay people. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. The author of the book of ephesus was the apostle paul. 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. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Pauls letter to the ephesians is a wellloved book of the bible that teaches. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church. We need to see our position in christ, seated with him in heavenly places, before. In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 36. 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. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians. Ephesians also contains two of the most memorable passages in the new testament. In this study tool, joyce meyer takes a close look at the meaning of those beloved verses. Also focusing on unity holiness, sub mission, and steadfastness. Summary of insights the city of ephesus was an important city, and because of its strategic value, paul and his team. 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. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. 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. What stands out about ephesians is the awe with which it contemplates the mystery of the church.
Whether for meditation, memorization, comfort, or study, the book of ephesians is an opportunity to sit at home gathered with family, even and experience the word read aloud as the earliest believers did. Instrumental music by mckendree tucker includes bonus instrumental only tracks. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham.
A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Marcion included it in his canon, although under the title of laodiceans c. New book study background to the book of ephesians. This versebyverse study of ephesians, looks at a fuller need for christ.
Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. 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. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey.
Learn the importance of living in christ and putting your relationship with him first with this commentary on ephesians from internationally renowned bible teacher joyce meyer. Keep a notebook handy with pencil to jot down questions, ideas and applications as you study ephesians. 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. For the next several fridays we will be going through this book one chapter at a time. Written in 6162, when paul was a prisoner in rome cf. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. 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. Ephesians 1 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds for doubting authorship by the apostle paul. 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. He also sent along the letter to the colossian 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 chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone. 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. It includes historical insights, word definitions, discussion questions, assignments, and leaders guide. The book of ephesians is charged with weighty doctrines that reveal the glory of the triune god.