Introduction on the book of ephesians chapter 10

Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2. Introduction to the book of ephesians learn the bible. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Introduction from the niv study bible go to ephesians. Old testament books of the bible index new testament books of the bible index. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2.

Gods one eternal purpose is to unite one body of believers through christ, the church, which is his body, the fulness of him who filleth all in all ephesians 1. The book of ephesians is a beautiful revelation of our spiritual blessings in christ. Lesson 2 ephesians 2 members of gods household read ephesians 2. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. Ephesians introduction commentary commentary critical. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonline biblestudy. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ver. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society.

Put on the whole armor of god, that you may stand against the wiles of the devil 11 3. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to. These study questions are free to use, alter and duplicate for a bible study. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. The number of unique words in the book of ephesians is exactly the same. Paul spent the first three chapters of the letter discussing gods creation of a holy. Christ should stand up in full functioning form in his body the church just as he did in his human body in his incarnation. Richison value of ephesians ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church this book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life john calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible we see something of the supremacy of christ in gods. Summary of the book of ephesians summary of hebrews. Paul made ephesus a center for evangelism for about three years see note on ac 19. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. A call to stand strong in the lord, in the power of his might 10 2. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament.

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. According to new testament scholar daniel wallace, the theme may be stated. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time. Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. Richison value of ephesians ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church this book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life john calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible we see something of the supremacy of christ. It was famous for its trade, art, and science, but it was even more renowned for its temple of diana greek artemis, which was considered one of the seven wonders of the world. C categorical doctrine comparing scripture with scripture e exegesis studying the original language in grammar, syntax, and translation. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary.

Writing, as he does in this epistle, on the constitution and prospects of christs universal church, he refers the ephesians, as to personal matters, to the bearer of the epistle, tychicus ephesians 6. The idea of unity can be seen clearly in the first chapter of ephesians ephesians 1. The purpose, subject matter, recipients and occasion explain the use of new words. 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. You can see it right throughout every chapter of the book of ephesians. The majestic chapters of ephesians emphasize the unity in the church of christ that. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ver. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. For a brief time at the end of his second missionary journey, and then for more than two years on his third missionary journey, paul ministered to the church at ephesus acts 18. Ephesians introduction scofield reference bible commentary.

His farewell speech to the ephesian elders acts 20. The book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. Looking at the first ten verses of ephesians chapter one, cite three verses that explain the purpose or reason for gods plan for our salvation. At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of christeverything in heaven and on earth. Look at chapter 1, for in chapter 1 and verse 11 we see there, a mystery. Introduction to the book of ephesians robert mclaughlin. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Introduction to the epistle of paul to the ephesians. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry.

In the seventh chapter of the third book of his testimonies, he speaks of the apostle paul writing to the ephesians and then proceeds to quote ephesians 4. The first chapter was about who god is and what he has done on our behalf. Visit my outline article on ephesians or read a short summary of each chapter. Ephesians is the goto book in the new testament for an understanding of gods sovereignty in salvation by grace, and therefore it shares much in common with pauls other masterwork. Ephesians 1 is a beautiful introduction to how we have received every. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Introduction to the book of ephesians juli camarin february 24, 2015. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the.

The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. Gentiles into his one body, the church, as a new creation 1. It is one of the four books that are commonly referred to as. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Andy is a professor of bible and theology at the college of biblical studies in houston. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. Did you know that the apostle paul was in prison at the time he wrote this letter to the ephesians. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians.

Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Sermons from ephesians table of contents introduction to ephesians 1. Revelation 10 12 198285 audio chuck smith a quiet heart means confidence in god elisabeth elliot revelation 46 198285 audio chuck smith. It is probable that the two greater letters had their occasion in the. Robert mclaughlin bible ministries introduction to the book of ephesians. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Ephesians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. A general account of the blessings that the gospel reveals. Wednesday, may 19, 2010 i isagogics the historical background. The body must be whole and complete, and thats why in ephesians 4 it says, till we all come to the fullness of the stature of christ. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops.

Introduction to the book of ephesians one cannot step over the threshold of this letter into the book of ephesians without being inundated with thoughts of gods mercy and grace. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ephesians chapter 6. Ephesians intro to ephesians biblica the international bible. The second chapter is about who we are as a result and how we come together as gods holy people. 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. 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.

Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. Paul ends this chapter with a powerful prayer for believers to know and. Paul spent more than two years in the city, preaching the gospel to jew and gentile, ministering with power and building up the church there. A chapter on unity in the midst of the diversity of gifts among believers. The city of ephesus was a large commercial port city. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. The number of unique words in the book of ephesians is exactly the same as the number of unique words hapax legomena in the book of romans.