Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. 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 book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by the apostle paul while in prison in rome. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series. 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. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries.
In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Many of the philippians were retired military men who had been given land in the vicinity and who in turn served as a military presence in this frontier city. This is a must, not only for ephesians but for every nt book. This book shows clearly how our entire christian walk comes from. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series heitzig, lenya on. Studying with the global church, dvd 9781598569438 by lindsay olesberg.
Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. 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. Listen to book of philippians using kjv audio bible online. 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. The majesty of the gospel, the reality of the warfare. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Author the apostle paul date the letter to the ephesians was written during pauls roman imprisonment between 60 and 62 ad. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey.
This study on the book of ephesians explains some of the training that is required if we are to be a positive ambassador for christ. Aug 23, 2012 author the apostle paul date the letter to the ephesians was written during pauls roman imprisonment between 60 and 62 ad. Picture study bible ephesians bible history online. New book study background to the book of ephesians. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. John stott the message of ephesians bible speaks today i try not to read stott until i.
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. So after laying out profound theological truths in the first half of the book, paul made his purpose. This class is live and hosted through an online conferencing service which allows the students to see the instructor, view his computer screen and interact through an online forum in realtime. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. 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. 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 believers in ephesus.
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. Ephesus forms an appropriate background to the book of ephesians because of this citys fascination with magic and the occult acts 19. Like romans, ephesians was not written so much to address problems in a particular church. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The epistle to the ephesians a biblebelieving study guide.
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. Notes from the niv spirit of the reformation study. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Grace bible studies ephesians sitting and walking by i gordon. Apr 04, 2018 this is a free, ongoing, online bible study open to all who would like to attended and participate. Ephesians 1 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. A historical introduction to the early christian writings.
God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh. This study guide is based on a similar study by pastor robert mayes, of the first baptist church of. Ephesians bible study lesson 7 mp3 file this audio file will open in a. 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. Paul divided his letter to the ephesians into two clear segments. No doubt this was the background for pauls reference to the believer. Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. Ephesians in the picture study bible the book of ephesians. 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 teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. This time ive selected the amazing 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. Ephesus was the most important city in western asia minor now turkey.
The book of ephesians page 3 what we possess in christ our possessions the believers blessed life ephesians 1 key verse. It had a harbor that at that time opened into the cayster river see map, p. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding region c. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of. Overview of the book of ephesians third millennium ministries. 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.
Read the short background information for ephesians below. Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. Based on the same bible study that took place at the 3rd lausanne congress, it focuses on context, content, and connections of the epistle of ephesians. It was a center of learning and was near several key land routes. Artemis, in turn, was said to have made ephesus most glorious among all the asian cities. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. 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. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Study guide for ephesians 1 a new version of this page can be found here. People from this background would have appreciated the irony in pauls words about christ nurturing niv84, feeding his own body, the church eph.
Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur. If you are planning to preach or study ephesians here are some helpful resources. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Useful articles on every reference to the ot by an nt author. Book of ephesians esv listen audio bible online bible study tools. Paul spent the first three chapters of the letter discussing gods creation of a holy community by his gift of grace in the death and resurrection of jesus christ. 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. If we are going to properly understand the book of ephesians, we need to understand its immediate. In any case, we can be sure that paul was clarifying the teaching of christ, the church, salvation and sanctification for these saints. The epistle to the ephesians table of contents introduction 3 chapter one 7 chapter two 11 chapter three 14 chapter four 18 chapter five 22 chapter six 27 this study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. This is a free, ongoing, online bible study open to all who would like to attended and participate. 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. No particular problem is raised in the book unlike many of pauls other letters. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to.
The book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by the apostle paul. 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. 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. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. 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.
Intro to colossians biblica the international bible. 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. 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. Audience paul wrote to the network of house churches in western asia minor, in and near ephesus. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. Ephesians executable outline study resources blue letter bible. 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. Keep a notebook handy with pencil to jot down questions, ideas and applications as you study ephesians. The character and themes of pauls letter to the ephesians. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus.
Ephesians background information fbc seguin students. 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 is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Some have argued that paul wrote colossians from ephesus or caesarea, but most of the evidence favors rome as the place where paul penned all the prison letters ephesians, colossians, philippians and philemon. Verse by verse through the book of ephesians 201819. 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. During this time he also wrote colossians and philemon.
Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. If this is so, then the book was written to the churches in that reason. The central organizing theological idea in ephesians is that through christs atoning work god has mightily brought about the churcha new humanity, i. 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. A study of pauls epistle to the ephesians developed by matt hennecke. Niv study bible verses for android free download and. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Feb 16, 2018 new book study background to the book of ephesians. Paul probably wrote his letter to the ephesians while under house arrest in rome. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. No doubt this was the background for pauls reference to the believers heavenly citizenship. Ephesians 3 gods marvelous plan for the gentiles bible. 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.
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