It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution. 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. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. Ephesians our blessings in christ importance this epistle was evidently addressed to the church in ephesus cf. May you experience the love of christ, though it is too great to understand fully. 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. But whereas colossians focuses on christ of the church, ephesians focuses on the church of christ. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Christs love is greater than anyone can ever know, but i pray that you will be able. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts.
And you also were included in christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal. Greeting paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus. Ephesians 6 1 children, obey your parents in the lord, for this is right. The epistle to the ephesians introduction author the apostle paul 1. 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. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians. How to understand ephesians have you sat down to study a book of the bible and found yourself confused about why an author wrote certain things. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. By mystery i meat that this book contains wonderful truths that had never been revealed before and are now being shown to us by the lord through the apostle paul. Be subject to one another out of reverence for christ ephesians 5. The book of ephesians is one of four prison epistles, so.
The book of ephesians speaks of several mysteries that are revealed to us. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. I pray that christ will live in your hearts because of your faith. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater. 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. I pray that your life will be strong in love and be built on love. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Colossians aims at presenting the head of the church christ, ephesians focuses on the body of christ the church. Summarize what the bible says about ephesus the city or the church outside the book of ephesians. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new.
Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Ephesians 6 nkjv children and parents bible gateway. And may you have the power to understand, as all gods people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. You were obedient to and under the control of the demon spirit that still constantly works in the sons. 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. Ephesians 2 niv made alive in christ bible gateway. And you he made alive, when you were dead slain by your trespasses and sins in which at one time you walked habitually. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. 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. This is the right thing to do2 honor your father and mother 3 that everything may go well for you, and you may have a long life on earth. The letter states that it is from paul, writing from prison, however some commentators are not convinced due to its difference in style, different use of words such as church, and theological differences from other pauline letters.
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. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Although the book bears the name ephesians, some scholars believe that this letter could be the missing letter to the laodiceans mentioned in col. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include.
The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. The majestic chapters of ephesians emphasize the unity in the church of christ that. Acts 19, but may have been intended as a circular letter to be read by neighboring churches. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ephesians. And i pray that you and all gods holy people will have the power to understand the greatness of christs lovehow wide, how long, how high, and how deep that love is. Use fewer words in your search, especially if youre unsure of the exact phrase. If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. 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. Ephesians 6 new king james version nkjv children and parents. Available for ios, android, blackberry, windows phone and more. For other books, devotionals and bible studies by anne graham lotz. Share scripture with friends, highlight and bookmark passages, and create a daily habit with bible plans. Ephesians 1 nlt greetings from paul this letter is bible gateway.
Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. Paul had spent nearly three years in ephesus acts 19. Read ephesians prayerfully, objectively, thoughtfully, and attentively as you listen for god to speak. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 6. The best value in digital bible study is bible gateway plus.
Ephesians 5 new king james version nkjv walk in love. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Greear digs into the text of ephesians versebyverse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. Ephesians 1 tpt pauls introduction dear friends, bible. The central organizing theological idea in ephesians is that through christs atoning work god has mightily brought about the churcha new humanity, i.
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. He may not speak to you through every verse, but he will speak. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. Like colossians and 1 peter, ephesians includes specific directions to members of christian households.
Ephesians 6 names of god bible nog advice to children and parents. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. 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. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. You were following the course and fashion of this world were under the sway of the tendency of this present age, following the prince of the power of the air. Greeting paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints who are in ephesus, and are faithful in christ jesus.
Regardless, ephesians contains crucial truths for believers worldwide. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. These two great prayers of the apostle paul are like two big fingers pointing out two big problems we have today. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. Make a list of bible passages outside the book of ephesians that refer to the city or church at ephesus use a concordance and crossreferences.
I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. 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. Your roots will grow down into gods love and keep you strong. 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. After you have read the whole epistle, state the theme of the book. Read gods word at anytime, anywhere using the youversion bible app. 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 6 nog advice to children and parents bible.
Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonline biblestudy. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. In our study of ephesians, weve come to one of the two great prayers in this book. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings. Made alive in christ as for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. Spiritual blessings in christ blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus. Redemption in christ blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Bible gateway treats nameofthefather and name of the father differently. The book of ephesians bible study and ministry resources. The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws are thoroughly revealed in the old testament. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written.
Spiritual blessings in christ blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in. Then christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to. For example, baptizing name father and baptizing them in the name of the father will both return matthew 28. In him you also, when you heardthe word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him,were sealed with thepromised holy spirit, 14 who isthe. 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 book of ephesians is a masterpiece of revelation that bridges the principles of grace and obedience into one solid irremovable form. Ephesians 1 hcsb greeting paul, an apostle of christ bible gateway greeting paul, an apostle of christ jesus by gods will. Ephesians 2 new international version niv made alive in christ.
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