Ephesus boasted international trade, a thriving silversmith guild, and a theater that seated 20,000 people. 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. It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of gods word, and. Read an introduction to ephesians in a study bible, bible dictionary or onevolume commentary you can check out my bible study tools page for some of my recommendations. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. Bible study questions on ephesians and philippians introduction. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Paul the apostle writes to encourage believers to live wellweve. Ephesus was the most important city in western asia minor now turkey. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series heitzig, lenya on. 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. In this study of ephesians, joyce has included material that will help you walk through each chapter and sometimes, verse by verse.
Paul wrote his prison epistles ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon from rome in approximately 6062 a. 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. Download or listen to the series grace and peace a nine volume study in the book of ephesians. Paul, timothy, and silas helped to establish or strengthen the church on pauls 3 rd mission trip into asia minor. As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline. May 02, 2020 enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. This course is designed as an expository study of the epistle to the ephesians, taking the student through the entire epistle with cross. The book of ephesians is easily broken into two sections. Christ has reconciled the whole of creation to himself and to god the father. The worthy of the calling bible study is a free 31 day online bible study of the book of ephesians written by sarah koontz, its convenient for the busy professional as it only takes 15 minutes per day and a mobile device. 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. For the next several fridays we will be going through this book one chapter at a time. 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.
Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. 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. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. This series on ephesians contains nine studies which take you progressively through pauls impactive letter to the church at ephesus. Whether you are just beginning your new life with christ, or have been a christian for many years, this study guide is for you. The book of ephesians bible study and ministry resources. When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body. Saul was well educated in what today are called the humanities, but his most extensive training was in rabbinic studies under the famous gamaliel acts 22.
An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Ephesians devotional reading plan youversion bible. Here you will learn about the sheer greatness and wonder of your salvation, of gods immeasurable grace, of christian unity in christ, of the lifestyle appropriate for those who are gods wellloved children, and of the total adequacy of christ to protect. 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. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. The book of ephesians, chapter 1 king james version. The gospel walked in shoe leather in the first century, and it worked. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. This simple plan will take you through the book of ephesians and would be great for individual or group study. The book of ephesians lessons bible study and ministry.
The book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by the apostle paul while in prison in rome. Study the book of ephesians with me crazy simple truth. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Verse by verse through the book of ephesians 2008 click on audio, video or notes to open up the file for each message. This time ive selected the amazing book of ephesians.
The epistle to the ephesians, additionally called the letter to the ephesians and frequently abbreviated to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. Book of ephesians chapter two in ephesians chapter 2 we learn that christians are saved by grace. We also learn when we become christians we are not who we used to be and we are. Summary of the book of ephesians story of the bible. In live abundantly, bible teachers lenya heitzig and penny pierce rose challenge you to dig deep into the book of ephesians to find the spiritual treasure god has for you. Ephesians pastor david legge 4 grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. People of all nations are united to christ and to one another in the church, through the working of the trinity. Feb 16, 2018 its time for another book study on fridays. Ephesians overview and outline of ephesians author. The price of our redemption the ransom and the means of our forgiveness is the blood of jesus. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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.
Furthermore, a study in ephesians will help to fortify and to establish the believer so he can fulfill the purpose and calling god has given. Ephesians bible study courses the book of ephesians this course is designed as an expository study of the epistle to the ephesians, taking the student through the entire epistle with cross references to other portions of scripture. Covering topics such as living in gods will and receiving peace no matter the circumstances, the book of ephesians. The book of ephesians page 3 what we possess in christ our possessions the believers blessed life ephesians 1 key verse. Since life is in the blood, the bible often speaks of death as the shedding of blood leviticus 17. 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. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. Paul uses several word pictures to describe the church. In the new man there is peace between jew and gentile and there is peace with god. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series. 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. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. In this ephesians bible study we learn that paul tells of the great privilege of the ephesians.
How to use this book welcome to the faith foundations study guide on ephesians. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonline biblestudy. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of ephesians. Feel free to make copies of this for your personal use. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds. Here is the packet to study through the book of ephesians with me. Now this mystery is made known through the operation and revelation of the holy spirit by his apostles and prophets. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Gods word for you is a free bible study site committed to bringing you teaching and studies firmly grounded in the bible, and the bibles answers to your questions. 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. Ephesians bible study 6 weeks free online bible study. The lucado life lessons series brings the new testament to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational storytelling, profound reflections, and space for journaling.
Introduction from the niv study bible go to ephesians. This is the thing that we are going to see in this epistle to the ephesians. Ephesians our blessings in christ importance this epistle was evidently addressed to the church in ephesus cf. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. New book study background to the book of ephesians. Gentile believers listened to the gospel which brought. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Its origin has customarily been credited to paul the apostle however, beginning in 1792, this has been tested as deuteropauline, that is, composed in pauls name by a later creator.
Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. This epistle is addressed to the saints at the church in ephesus, a prosperous port city in the roman province of asia minor. It is designed to help you discover, through personal study. Here are all of the main inductive tools you need to complement the ephesians study or you to use to get the most out of your bible studies. The total number of occurrences of the original search wordsphrases in a portion of a book. 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. Destination determining the precise destination for the ephesian letter would seem like a straightforward matter. A study guide blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus.
A free bible study download there are very few things in life that have the power to change your life more than studying the word of god. The study of ephesians page 1 lesson one introduction to the study of ephesians the church at ephesus was one of the outstanding churches of this early period of time. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. The aim of this epistle is to confirm and to equip a maturing church. A bible study of ephesians study joyce meyer ministries. 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. Our identity is found in the fact that we are children of god. In his letter to the ephesians, paul prays god will open the eyes of their hearts to know what is the hope of his calling on their lives.
Ephesians invites us to consider what god has made us to be, do, and have in christ for a display of the gospel to the world. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. Revised and updated, lucado life lessons continues to be one of the bestselling study guide series available for small groups and individuals. For other books, devotionals and bible studies by anne graham lotz. This mystery see verse 6 was not known unto the old testament believers jews nor to the apostles in the day of jesus life on earth. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. May 12, 2017 the epistle to the ephesians, additionally called the letter to the ephesians and frequently abbreviated to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Paul prays that the ephesians may receive grace and peace.
Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. For a free realplayer download click here the video links use vlc download vlc player here or real player. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. All believers are gathered together into one new man. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. Ephesians the mystery of gods church our identity, our walk, our warfare precepts for life free download study guide a study guide to the radio tv broadcast series by kay arthur. The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws are thoroughly revealed in the old testament.
Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time he wrote colossians and philemon, as he sent all three letters by the hand. Just right click on the images and save them to your computer to print if you dont have a printer, no. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. The central organizing theological idea in ephesians is that through christs atoning work god has mightily brought about the churcha new humanity, i. Greear digs into the text of ephesians versebyverse and challenges believers to live out the gospel.
You can find the ephesians bible study series on rightnow media, here. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Acts 19, but may have been intended as a circular letter to be read by neighboring churches. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Read the short background information for ephesians below. Ephesians intro to ephesians biblica the international bible. Keep a notebook handy with pencil to jot down questions, ideas and applications as you study ephesians. In a time when so many people struggle with identity, ephesians is the perfect book of the bible to study. As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books. Ephesians for personal study and reflection or for smallgroup bible study, is drawn andbased largely upon the epistle of ephesians written by the apostle paul after many years of ministry. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of ephesians he said. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a.
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