Ephesus forms an appropriate background to the book of ephesians because of this citys fascination with magic and the occult acts 19. The epistle to the ephesians study compiled by warren doud. In ephesians, paul shows how the good news should create ethnically. 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. Ephesians 1 in the picture study bible, with maps and background information on ephesians 1 bible history online. Ephesians in the picture study bible the book of ephesians.
New book study background to the book of ephesians. Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur at grace church at least, it was obvious to me that god had something very special in mind for this church. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. Audiobible nkjv 49 ephesians orchestrated new king james version duration. It receives its meaning and significance from heaven, where christ is exalted at the. 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. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. The book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by the apostle paul while in prison in rome. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp.
A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. A study of pauls epistle to the ephesians developed by matt hennecke. 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. Ephesians sets forth what no other book of the new testament describes so completely the nature of the body of christ, which is the true church. A historical introduction to the early christian writings. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. Cotton is king, and proslavery arguments comprising the writings of hammond, harper, christy.
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. Ephesians 1 background information with maps and images. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Questions and commentary elaborate upon, and are based upon the blackaby study bible. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. These studies will guide you through this lifechanging book of the bible and give you practical application to help you grow in your faith, gain. 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. 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. Ephesians 2 new king james version nkjv by grace through faith. The book of ephesians is held in great reverence by both biblical scholars and lay people. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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.
Artemis, in turn, was said to have made ephesus most glorious among all the asian cities. A reference book that is an essential in any study that involves the apostle paul, whether his epistles or his activities and speeches in the acts of the apostles, is the masterful history the life and. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. 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. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Additional additional background information from the new bible dictionary, second edition, tyndale house publishers, wheaton, il, pages 336. Written in 6162, when paul was a prisoner in rome cf. People from this background would have appreciated the irony in pauls words about christ nurturing niv84, feeding his own body, the church eph. Zondervan illustrated bible backgrounds commentary of the new testament.
During this time he also wrote colossians and philemon. 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. This study guide is based on a similar study by pastor robert mayes, of the first baptist church of deale, maryland, and is edited and republished by pastor craig ledbetter with pastor mayes. 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. Ephesians 1 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus bible. To the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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 apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding region c. This unique title for satan speaks of his authority prince and his realm the air, a way of referring to satans environment. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible.
Ephesus was an ancient port city whose wellpreserved ruins are in. Read the short background information for ephesians below. Keep a notebook handy with pencil to jot down questions, ideas and applications as you study ephesians. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. Five centuries later it was taken by the legendary king croesus, who restored asian influence to the city. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Paul is sending the slave onesimus back to his master philemon, in the care of tychicus. He also sent along the letter to the colossian church. 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. Oct 01, 2017 how to study the biblebook of ephesians. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society.
Carver described the book of ephesians as the greatest piece of. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. 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 executable outline study resources blue letter bible. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. Ive learned how better to serve the church, and how to be a better employee and leader. 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. 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. Paul emphasizes that we have been saved, not only for our personal benefit, but also to bring praise and glory to god.
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. In this lesson, we will commence our study of the book of ephesians. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. Picture study bible ephesians bible history online. Ephesians background information fbc seguin students. Grace bible studies ephesians sitting and walking by i gordon. Introduction to ephesians by matthew henry blue letter bible.
In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to. Reference tools used eerdmans handbook to the bible new bible dictionary the zondervan encyclopedia of the bible 3. Bible study sitting and walking in the book of ephesians. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. The same ancient greek verb is used in ephesians 2. Introduction while i was a student in college, i took a class in economics. That he would bear the name of christ before the gentiles and kings. 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.
The apostles design is to settle and establish the ephesians in the truth, and further to acquaint them with the mystery of the gospel, in order to it. 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. Notes from the niv spirit of the reformation study. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh. 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 epistle to the ephesians a biblebelieving study guide. Ephesians 2 nkjv by grace through faith and you he. 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. A blackaby bible study series ebook 9781418580865 by henry t. For a small book, ephesians really makes a huge impact. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series heitzig, lenya on. 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. 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. 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. Greear digs into the text of ephesians versebyverse and challenges believers to live out the gospel.
The book of ephesians page 3 what we possess in christ our possessions the believers blessed life ephesians 1 key verse. This is part 1 of a versebyverse bible study series in ephesians. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. 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. You can find the ephesians bible study series on rightnow media, here. 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.
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