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In preparing ephesians bible study, we suggest that you. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. 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 book has similarities to colossians, suggesting it was written about the same time. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. Christian motivational video directly to your inbox. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Introduction to the epistle of paul to the ephesians. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. In the next three chapters, he gives the consequent obligations and requirements of being his child, in order to live out salvation in accordance with the fathers.

This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone. So, when we complain about our situation were murmuring against god. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. 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. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Teaching on the book of ephesians marriage td jakes. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Ephesians the doctrine of unity is part 6 of 8 of the bible teaching commentary on ephesians which lists 7 doctrinal reasons we should live in unity and harmony. Doctrine of the church in ephesians preaching source. I pray if you do not know jesus as your savior you will find a kjv teaching church. Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study the first part of pauls letters and often treat the latter part as secondary or of less value see the right diagram where a wall separates the two sections. Most think of jesus as a teacher and a healer, they would be right.

This is the new king james version of the new testament book of ephesians. King james version 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. Teaching series from ephesians xenos christian fellowship. Theme the letter describes gods plan for mans salvation, with emphasis on the role of the church. Ephesians our blessings in christ importance this epistle was evidently addressed to the church in ephesus cf. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. 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. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. 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. Acts 19, but may have been intended as a circular letter to be read by neighboring churches. All too often those who teach from this book bypass all the foundational instruction and go directly to the closing chapter. In this ephesians bible study we learn that paul tells of the great privilege of the ephesians. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio.

As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline. The ephesians were the residents of ephesus to which paul visited and wrote the book of ephesians too in the form of a. He does want the blessings and favor of god to fall upon these people. Verse by verse teaching through the book of ephesians. We will conclude our introductory study to the book of ephesians by glancing briefly at the extent of the victory wrought by god through paul in asia. The whole bible, the old testament, the new testament, pentateuch, historical books, poetical books. The book is quite similar in many ways to colossians, but that book places more emphasis on the work of christ, where this book emphasizes more the involvement of the church. In the king james version of the bible, ephesians 1.

With christmas just around the corner our thoughts turn naturally to the birth of jesus. 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. 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. Christian motivation the hidden teachings of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Just as grace was the key word in galatians, it is prominent in all of pauls letters. Greetingpaul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god,to the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus. 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.

Perhaps it seems like a nobrainer to say the book of ephesians was written to the ephesians. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. In any case, we can be sure that paul was clarifying the teaching of christ, the church, salvation and sanctification for these saints. The letter to the ephesians is one of the most majestic and inspiring statements in the new testament of the good news of what god has done through jesus. Ephesians chapter 4 in the first three chapters of ephesians, paul has set forth the believers position with all the blessings, honors, and privileges of being a child of god. Commentary for ephesians 1 this epistle was written when st. The sword of the spirit, the word of god, is a reliable and sufficient weapon for the battle. This is assumed from the absence of the word ephesians ephesians 1. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. This lesson has the same format as our lesson planning sheet.

If this is so, then the book was written to the churches in that reason. Verse by verse bible study on through the book of ephesians, covering chapter 1 and verses one to thirteen by robert breaker. Ephesus was the most important city in western asia minor now turkey. Paul wrote his letter to the ephesians while in prison in rome, probably around a.

The design appears to be to strengthen the ephesians in the faith of christ, and to give exalted views of the love of god, and of the dignity and excellence of christ, fortifying their minds against the scandal of the cross. 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. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. 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. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Ephesians bible study free sunday school lessons the. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. The book is quite similar in many ways to colossians, but that book places more emphasis on the work of christ, where this book emphasizes more the.

The hidden teachings of the book of ephesians christian motivation. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus 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. The linchpin in the entire spiritual battle the most critical element in the life of the believer is salvation, represented by a helmet in ephesians 6. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. 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. Cotton is king, and proslavery arguments comprising the writings of. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. 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. 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. In this series we will explore the depths of the great mystery that has now been revealed. True peace, just like true grace, comes from the father and the lord jesus christ.

Hoehner does hundreds of word studies throughout his commentary. It had a harbor that at that time opened into the cayster river see map, p. Ephesians 3 niv bible for this reason i, paul, the. After decades of teaching the book of ephesians, hoehners commentary is his magnum opus on this epistle. Discussion on the book of ephesians chapter 1 from the king james bible online. Doctrine occupies the greatest portion of the book of ephesians. 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. It is the most detailed english commentary on the greek text of ephesians. We know that the king is above all, though we cannot name all the officers of his court. Christian baptism looks back to his coming and sees the accomplishments of our salvation in christs virgin birth, virtuous life, vicarious death, victorious resurrection, and visible ascension to the fathers right hand. Before preparing this lesson, ephesians bible study the holy spirit is the heart of christianity please read our approach to planning a sunday school lesson.

Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. Audiobible nkjv 49 ephesians dramatized new king james version duration. 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. To establish that the king s pattern for teaching preachers is through a handson approach. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the. The empowering of gods people the book of ephesians god provides all that we need to live out strong godly lives on earth with the power of his holy spirit. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Apollos taught a preparatory baptism unto repentance, which looked forward to the coming of the king. Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter bible. Paul wrote this letter we know as the book of ephesians to settle or establish the ephesians in the truth, and to acquaint them with the mystery of the gospel. It is also seems equally obvious that in gods providence this epistle was incorporated in the canon of scripture for the whole body of christ. The teachers outline and study bible has everything anyone needs to study, lead, or teach a 3040 minute verse by verse bible study or small group. This is a selftest on chapters 4 6 of the book of ephesians. A great textual study for those who want to go deep into gods word.

In this first study, we do a big picture overview of the book of ephesians and give a simple outline of its contents. First, all they which dwelt in asia heard the word of the lord jesus, both jews and greeks gentiles acts 19. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians. There can be no doubt that the doctrine of the church in ephesians represents a special problem in a study of the new testament.

When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body. The book of ephesians kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 49 duration. Paul had spent nearly three years in ephesus acts 19. Jesus is king of kings revelation revelation esv on his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, king of kings and lord of lords. Thus it was one of pauls four prison epistles, along with philippians, colossians and philemon. I hope to type up an entire post on the armor of god class i will be teaching as we get going. Ephesians 2 nkjv by grace through faith and you he bible.

There is a majesty in the concept of the church here which transcends anything else in the new testament. Pauls most eloquent teaching on gods plan of salvation and life in the body of christ. The hidden teachings of the book of ephesians christian. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Ephesians also contains two of the most memorable passages in the new testament. Study guide for ephesians 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Half of the teaching in this epistle relates to our standing in christ, and the remainder of it affects our condition. The conquest reached far beyond the city limits of ephesus. Stay encouraged and united with christ with these popular bible verses from the tenth book of the new testament, ephesians. I think the book of ephesians claims the supreme power of jesus christ to supersede any. It deals, however, not so much with a congregation in the city of ephesus in asia minor as with the worldwide church, the head of which is christ, the purpose of which is to be the instrument for making gods plan of salvation known throughout the universe eph 3. Kings pattern for teaching preachers sermon by ron freeman.