Chuck smith study guide for ephesians blue letter bible. 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. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. 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. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. 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.
Great book by dennis mccallum where honest explorers can discover the possibilities of faith buy a copy online. The epistle to the ephesians introduction author the apostle paul 1. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Those who take such a position on grace are basing their arguments on the teaching of the apostle paul in the early chapters of the book of romans. Teaching home bible books ephesians gary delashmutt 2008 by gary delashmutt. Teaching series from ephesians xenos christian fellowship. You will also learn about how we are members of one body in this second. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of his calling, what are the riches of. Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. His introduction to the tenth book of the new testament covers its content and form, its relationship to colossians, the time and place of its writing, and its intended audience. 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. Murrays notes on the greek text are indispensible for reading ephesians in its original language.
Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Teaching on ephesians the book of ephesians is to strengthen believers by explaining the nature and purpose of the church, the body of christ. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. The book of ephesians kjv audio bible full by alexander. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints which are at ephesus, and to the faithful in christ jesus. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. This summary of the book of colossians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of colossians. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians.
Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant. The book of ephesians god provides all that we need to live out strong godly lives on earth with the power of his holy spirit. His introduction to the tenth book of the new testament covers its content and form, its relationship to colossians, the time. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. We need to see our position in christ, seated with him in heavenly places, before we can learn to walk the christian walk. All too often those who teach from this book bypass all the foundational instruction and go directly to the closing chapter. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. Ephesians, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. 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. 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. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article.
Jun 20, 2015 the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 49 please note we have slowed the speed of the original. Ephesians our blessings in christ importance this epistle was evidently addressed to the church in ephesus cf. Mar 30, 2016 verse by verse bible study on through the book of ephesians, covering chapter 1 and verses one to thirteen by robert breaker. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Doctrine occupies the greatest portion of the book of ephesians.
Perhaps one of the greatest theological points paul makes in the book of ephesians is that it is only by grace you have been saved through faith. Paul illustrates the church as a complete body of which jesus, though in heaven, is the head, and the elect here on earth comprise the rest of it. 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. Teaching on ephesians chaparral first baptist church. Paul had spent nearly three years in ephesus acts 19. Acts 19, but may have been intended as a circular letter to be read by neighboring churches. The epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 49 please note we. When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Verse by verse teaching through 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. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the.
Half of the teaching in this epistle relates to our standing in christ, and the remainder of it affects our condition. Like romans, ephesians was not written so much to address problems in a particular church. Selfcontrol is the manifestation of gods work in man through the holy spirit. 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. Bible study questions on ephesians and philippians introduction. Book of ephesians chapter two in ephesians chapter 2 we learn that christians are saved by grace. These two great prayers of the apostle paul are like two big fingers pointing out two big problems we have today. It is the spiritcontrolled mind that is strengthened with power ephesians 3. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. It was not written to confront any heresy or problem in the churches, but to encourage the churches in the ephesus area. We also learn when we become christians we are not who we used to be and we are filled with new life and have the blessings of gods kindness and eternal gift to us. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. The importance and style of prayer needed for the welfare of the church. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds.
Building into maturity the body of christ, the eternal temple of god, is one of the main teachings of the book of ephesians 4. Ephesians presents many significant themes which bring major contributions of thought. Whether you are a small group leader, preacher or a youth worker, it will help you to. Each paragraph calls us to renewed thinking that leads to faithful godly lives.
Most of us realize that the unity of the church of god courses through the book of ephesians as a general theme. The character and themes of pauls letter to the ephesians. God has often placed his blessings for man in a certain location. I started with the book of ephesians last week just the first few verses because it was really on my heart. Ephesians 16 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Paul elaborated in his teaching on selfcontrol that christian selfcontrol results from the holy spirits indwelling romans 8. Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Verse by verse bible study on through the book of ephesians, covering chapter 1 and verses one to thirteen by robert breaker. Evangelists are especially gifted in sharing the gospel with unbelievers. 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. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament.
I am not very experienced teaching from the word but this really looks in line with what i had in mind. Ephesians 1 new international version niv 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. Praying for others from the series mentors in prayer ephesians 3. The teachers outline and study bible has everything anyone needs to study, lead, or teach a 3040 minute verse by verse bible study or small group. In our study of ephesians, weve come to one of the two great prayers in this book. Pauls most eloquent teaching on gods plan of salvation and life in the body of christ. Pauls letter to the ephesians is different compared to many of the other new testament letters he wrote. These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians.
The book of ephesians kjv audio holy bible high quality. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. A great textual study for those who want to go deep into gods word. Teaching home bible books ephesians gary delashmutt 2008. 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 the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. 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.
The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. The book of ephesians is to strengthen believers by explaining the nature and purpose of the church, the body of christ. Apr, 2011 i started with the book of ephesians last week just the first few verses because it was really on my heart. Ephesians gives us wonderful examples and basic overviews of a christian life.
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