About the book of ephesians in the bible

As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline. 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. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. The book of ephesians is a beautiful revelation of our spiritual. 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. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. It can be used offensively when needed and is a good reason for believers to hide gods word scripture in their heart or memorize it. Perhaps more than any other book of the bible, the book of ephesians emphasizes the connection between sound doctrine and right practice in the christian life. 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.

The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. This book depicts the sixfold role and relationship in regard to the church.

The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. 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. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. 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. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by.

Ephesians 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. 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. 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 is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. In ephesians, paul argues that theology is practical. 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. Epistle to the ephesians read the bible online bible study tools. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. The book of ephesians bible study and ministry resources. Paul wrote to expand the horizons of his readers, so that they might understand better the dimensions of gods eternal purpose and grace and come to appreciate the high goals god has for the church. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of god not by works, so that no one can boast.

Dec 07, 2017 the book of ephesians read by alexander scourby. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. 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. Feel free to make copies of this for your personal use. Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter. The book of ephesians kjv audio bible full by alexander. 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. The central organizing theological idea in ephesians is that through christs atoning work god has mightily brought about the churcha new humanity, i. Paul the apostle writes to encourage believers to live wellweve been lifted from the graveyard of sin and called to shout the gospel into the darkened world.

This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. There is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins. His farewell speech to the ephesian elders acts 20. Summary of the book of ephesians summary of hebrews. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 6. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. 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. Ephesians niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. The book of ephesians gives practical, encouraging advice on living a life that honors god, which is why its still relevant in a conflictridden world.

Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. You will also learn about how we are members of one body in this second. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings. 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. Far too many people ignore theology and instead want to only discuss things that are practical. Scripture, prayer, and their relationships with each other equip them to put off their old humanity and put on new humanity that mimics jesus and marks them as.

These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians. Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter bible. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. In ephesians, paul shows how the good news should create ethnically. Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. T he book of ephesians is 6 chapters of solid christian teachings. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the. Summary of the book of ephesians story of the bible. Book of ephesians chapter two in ephesians chapter 2 we learn that christians are saved by grace. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. From chapter 1 to 6, in that order, you will read about. Biblical scholar harold hoehner, surveying 279 commentaries written between 1519 and 2001, found that.

Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. 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. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. It will enable me contribute immensely in tomorrows bible study 8th march. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our everyday. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ephesians. The word of god, the bible, is the only offensive weapon the believer has. Unlike several of the other letters paul wrote, ephesians does not address any particular error or heresy. In the book of ephesians, we learn how the gospel creates a new multiethnic, covenant family of god, and affects our story and how we live every day as a body of new humanity unified in love. The book of philippians shows how living as a christian means seeing your own story as a living expression of jesus story.