Two significant prayers of paul are found in this book eph 1. And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest books in terms of word countonly 6 chapters and 155 versesit is perhaps the most applicable to todays culture. Ephesians and colossians were probably composed at the same time in rome. Eight takeaways from ephesians bible study ephesians. Ephesians niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. He is americas bestselling inspirational author with more than 140 million books in print.
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. Christ should stand up in full functioning form in his body the church just as he did in his human body in his incarnation. The book of ephesians is in the bibles new testament. Best ephesians commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Stay encouraged and united with christ with these popular bible verses from the tenth book of the new testament, ephesians. Because its such a short book, it was hard to find seven places to journal in without adding a tipin. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Bible study questions on ephesians and philippians introduction. Ephesians stand firm, therefore, with the belt of truth fastened around. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Outline of the book of ephesians opening salutation ephesians 1.
Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. We would all like to experience more health, abundance and success in our lives. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. See more ideas about book of ephesians, bible verses and word of god. Put on the full armor of god so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. This epistleis addressed to the saints at the church in ephesus, a prosperous port city in the roman province of asia minor. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience.
Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Inspirational library paperback january 1, 1991 by ken abraham author visit amazons ken abraham page. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Jan 26, 2020 the book of ephesians who am i duration.
A drill sergeant barked out an order to a bunch of recruits. Let ray guide you through the timeless wisdom of the book of ephesians for inspiration and truth. Christian faith bible verse of spiritual inspiration. Paul wrote this letter to the church at ephesus, which he had led for over two years acts 19. 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. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. T he book of ephesians is 6 chapters of solid christian teachings.
Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. 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. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all. Apr 27, 2018 this week i bible journaled in the book of ephesians. 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. Alger was the author of novels for boys and became famous for his stories about boys who rose from poverty to wealth and fame through. Revised edition of a gold medallion awardwinning legacy based on the original twelvevolume set that has become a staple in college and seminary libraries and pastors studies worldwide, this revised edition of the expositors bible commentary series once again gathers the. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faithand this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of god not by works, so that no one can boast. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. Bible journaling in the book of ephesians inspiration. He loved you so much that he orchestrated a plan for your salvation before you even knew you needed to be saved.
Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same. Feb 20, 1998 for those looking for a guided bible study or genuine life lessons, look elsewhere, since there isnt much here. 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. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Introduction to the epistle of paul to the ephesians. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The hidden teachings of the book of ephesians youtube. The book of ephesians week six workbook eeonline biblestudy. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. In the book of ephesians, paul reminds us that jesus longs for the day he will be united with the churchhis bride in all her beauty.
It attempts to be heavy in application, but even that mission is distorted by poor context, some odd questions, strange idioms and cliched writing, and a weird 2nd person inspiration bit in every chapter that accuses the reader of things like, and you thought god adopted you. Praise for spiritual blessings in christ praise be to the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in christ. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. Ephesians colossians philippians philemon paul remained in ephesus for nearly three years on his 3rd missionary journey. Ephesians 5 new king james version nkjv walk in love. Ephesians 6 devotional commentary dumbbells, get moving. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Paul was excited about gods good gifts ephesians 1. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series heitzig, lenya on. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp.
Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians. There is not one exhortation in the first three chapters. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. 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. Andy is a professor of bible and theology at the college of biblical studies in houston.
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. 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. From chapter 1 to 6, in that order, you will read about. Ephesians gives us wonderful examples and basic overviews of a christian life. In her new book, praying epheshians, christin ditchfield takes us on an exciting prayer. For we are gods handiwork, created in christ jesus to do good works, which god prepared in advance for us to do. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. See more ideas about bible verses, book of ephesians and word of god.
The book of ephesians is 6 chapters of solid christian teachings. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. The letter to the ephesians pillar new testament commentary by peter t. 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. 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. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new. Theme the letter describes gods plan for mans salvation, with emphasis on the role of the church. The book is quite similar in many ways to colossians, but that book. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Ephesus boasted international trade, a thriving silversmith guild, and a theater that seated 20,000 people.
See more ideas about faith, book of ephesians and bible verses. The apostle paul is universally admitted to be the author of the epistle to the ephesians. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors. The book of ephesians is home to some of the bibles greatest promises and deepest spiritual insights. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ephesians. As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline. Our riches in christ would you like to find the liberating, transforming truths that produce lasting joy, unbounded peace, and radiant faith.
Bible journaling in the book of ephesians ephesians 6. Ephesians and colossians have a number of parallels. 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. Ephesians kjv christian faith bible verses from the book of ephesians. 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. Biblical commentary deeper life book 1 kindle edition by meyer, joyce. Ephesians philemon the expositors bible commentary. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Doctrine occupies the greatest portion of the book of ephesians. Ephesians bible study book includes smallgroup experiences for six sessions, weekly individual study opportunities, applicable scripture, how to use this study, and tips for leading a group. And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. 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. Salvation the phrase from rags to riches is one that we all no doubt have heard before. Thank you jesus amen gratitude in prayer, praying always, is the key to sustain joy.