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All too often those who teach from this book bypass all the foundational instruction and go directly to the closing chapter. As if he had said, you should remember what you have been, and compare it with what you now are, in order to humble yourselves and to excite your love and thankfulness to god. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries.

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. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. To gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Next, verses 1114 set before us the inheritance, and the holy ghost given as a seal to our persons, and as the earnest of our inheritance.

The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Ephesians 1 commentary john darbys synopsis of the new. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Papyrus 46, one of the oldest new testament papyri, showing 2 cor 11. From chapter 1 to 6, in that order, you will read about. Ephesians 1 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. Ephesians colossians philippians philemon paul remained in ephesus for nearly three years on his 3rd missionary journey. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ephesians chapter 4. 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. Themes in the book of ephesians christ has reconciled the whole of creation to himself and to god the father. Share as much of it with the group as you find helpful.

Study the ephesians passage for this lesson, by reading the verses and studying the notes. Waldron copy right 2007 171 walden lane harriman, tn 37748 8653764453 permission granted to make copy without alteration and not for commercial purpose. No particular problem is raised in the book unlike many of pauls other letters. In these verses the apostle proceeds in his account of the miserable condition of these ephesians by nature. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will. A chapter on unity in the midst of the diversity of gifts among believers. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus.

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. 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. It is a short book, and reading it many times will help you understand the story much better. 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. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at. Next, verses 11 14 set before us the inheritance, and the holy ghost given as a seal to our persons, and as the earnest of our inheritance. People of all nations are united to christ and to one another in the church, through the working of the trinity. Ephesians 1 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus.

Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Several commentators believe that paul also spoke of gods inheritance in his people back in ephesians 1. This letter is to those who belong to christ in the city of ephesus and to you who are faithful followers of christ jesus. These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians. 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. Half of the teaching in this epistle relates to our standing in christ, and the remainder of it affects our condition. Notice paul says god works all things according to the counsel of his will. Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by apostle paul while he was in prison in rome around ad 62, but more recently, it has been suggested that it was written between ad 80 and 100 by another writer using pauls name and style. 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. This thought comes in the midst of a paragraph in which some commentators believe paul reflects on how god arranged every detail to bring israel out of a seemingly impossible situation in egypt and.

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. 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 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The saints are foreordained to receive the gospelthe gospel is to be restored in the latter. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. It was the power that god used to raise jesus from death.

While early lists of new testament books, including marcions canon and the. The book of ephesians until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the son of god and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of christ. The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, ephesians 1.

Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. The guilt of men and the grace of god part 2 ephesians. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. 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. 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. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonlinebible study.

We usually think only of our inheritance in god, but paul wanted the ephesians to understand that they are so precious to god that he considered them his own inheritance. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. This thought comes in the midst of a paragraph in which some commentators believe paul reflects on how god arranged every detail to bring israel out of a seemingly impossible situation in egypt and into the promised land. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. 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. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. Paul uses the same words here power, strength and might. Some translators who rendered the greek word eklerothemen obtained an inheritance nasb introduced the idea of the believers inheritance.

Ephesians chapter 1 my personal commentary on the book of ephesians by david l. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Doctrine occupies the greatest portion of the book of ephesians. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. T he book of ephesians is 6 chapters of solid christian teachings. 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. Flash cards to memorize the book of ephesians for the new international version niv of the bible. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. In this chapter are contained the inscription of the epistle, the salutation of the persons to whom it is written, the apostles thanksgiving for blessings received by him, and them. This is a selftest on chapters 1 3 of 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. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ.