E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. The truths of this book have impacted the lives of many saints. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 4 and more. Overview of the book of ephesians the letter opens with a sequence of statements about gods blessings, which are interspersed with a remarkable variety of expressions drawing attention to gods wisdom, forethought and purpose. 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 summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of ephesians for bible study or sunday school lessons. Colossians aims at presenting the head of the church christ, ephesians focuses on the body of christ the church. One of the apostle pauls books, 10th book of the new testament. David guzik commentary on ephesians 5, where paul encourages the church to forsake the darkness.
Learn what the bible teaches in the book of ephesians. These four epistles are now commonly referred to as the prison epistles. Impression 5 science center is a dynamic, interactive space for families to play, create, and challenge their understanding of science. Reading the book of ephesians takes one through a series of clearly defined.
The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. Through the use of graphic representations of translations, succinct summaries of main ideas, exegetical outlines and other features, arnold present. The book of ephesians overview of the book of ephesians the book of ephesians is a masterpiece of revelation that bridges the principles of grace and obedience into one solid irremovable form. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on 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. If youre going to choose a church to join, you must do it based on the churchs doctrines. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. Ephesians overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. When he does, record the verse number, what it is he seems to be saying to you and your response to him in this final step.
This course is designed as an expository study of the epistle to the ephesians, taking the student through the entire epistle with cross references to other portions of scripture. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds. His gift to us was his son jesus who left heavans glory to come down to earth. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. Ephesus was the most important city in western asia minor now turkey. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. We will conclude our introductory study to the book of ephesians by glancing briefly at the extent of the victory wrought by god through paul in asia. Read ephesians prayerfully, objectively, thoughtfully, and attentively as you listen for god to speak. 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 book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. 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. One of four prison epistles, along with philippians, colossians, and philemon.
In this volume, clinton arnold offer pastors, students, and teachers a focused resource for reading ephesians. His poetry won the 2020 impressions of appalachia creative arts contest. Paul probably wrote his letter to the ephesians while under house arrest in rome. 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. And they have been induced the rather to think this because it is the only one of all pauls epistles that has nothing in it peculiarly adapted to the state or case of. Eager to help the ephesians, paul asked his second question. John calvin called it his favorite book of the bible. Waldron copy right 2007 171 walden lane harriman, tn 37748 8653764453 permission granted to make copy without alteration and not for commercial purpose.
Ephesians chapter 3 kjv king james version ann you are exactly correct. Many references in the book have pertinence to the original readers because the background is the city of ephesus its culture, government, and history. 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. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. Samuel coleridge called it the most divine composition of man 2. Ephesians catholic commentary on sacred scripture peter s. This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone.
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. Do you see any connections between the messages in general conference and pauls epistle to the ephesians. Greetingpaul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god,to the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding region c. 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. During this same period, paul also wrote colossians, philemon, and philippians. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. Dec, 2008 ephesians is a profound book, and our own dr.
You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. In this third volume of the catholic commentary on sacred scripture c. Ephesians introduction new testament matthew henry. John knox asked that calvins sermons on ephesians be read to him on his deathbed. Ephesians colossians philippians philemon paul remained in ephesus for nearly three years on his 3rd missionary journey. Our mission is to facilitate learners in scientific exploration through handson exhibits and participatory educational programming. 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. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons.
Ephesians also contains two of the most memorable passages in the new testament. God used the book of ephesians to minister to her and to usher in profound and lasting personal transformation. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. 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 conquest reached far beyond the city limits of ephesus. The book of colossians is very similar to that of ephesians, in fact both books have passages with similar themes and phrases. Sabbath school study hour helping you get the most out of your sabbath school quarterly every week. 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. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. We can deliberately leave impressions or tell partial. Ephesians is a journal of poetry that leaps out of the images, ideas and inspirations of the book of ephesians. Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to several churches, and that the copy directed to the ephesians happened to be taken into the canon, and so it came to bear that particular inscription. The following steps will be helpful in getting the most from your ephesians bible study.
It was a center of learning and was near several key land routes. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand. The book of ephesians is an incredible book, rich in the doctrines of god that gives the reader hope, assurance, and the protection theyll need and well need it because the enemy is out. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. 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. Or thus, the truth has made such an impression on your hearts, in your measure, as it did. Gracious god, thank you for the chance you have given me to study ephesians and share what i learn with others. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Psalms were singing the psalter, the book of psalms, which was written to be sung, and was sung by the jews in pauls day. 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 overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. The book of ephesians is almost certainly one of four epistles that. Ephesians pastor david legge 4 grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. Furthermore, a study in ephesians will help to fortify and to establish the believer so he can fulfill the purpose and calling god has given.
Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. It had a harbor that at that time opened into the cayster river see map, p. Through the use of graphic representations of translations, succinct summaries of main ideas, exegetical outlines and other features, arnold present pauls epistle to the ephesians with precision and accuracy. But whereas colossians focuses on christ of the church, ephesians focuses on the church of christ. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. See the book background study for details on these.
Ephesians come, follow me the church of jesus christ of latter. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The others are philippians, colossians, and philemon. Paul emphasizes that we have been saved, not only for our personal benefit, but also to bring praise and glory to god. We will conclude our introductory study to the book of ephesians by. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians.
Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of ephesians he said. First, all they which dwelt in asia heard the word of the lord jesus, both jews and greeks gentiles acts 19. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. Holleman, a speaker, writer, and english instructor at penn state university, who also serves on the faculty commons for cru formerly campus crusade for christ, struggled for years with loneliness, fear, and feeling like an outsider. The kind of spiritintoxication of which paul speaks in ephesians 5. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. Pauls epistle to the ephesians was likely written during the time of his two year house arrest in rome a.
Ephesians 1 is located in mediterranean ephesus rome. 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. It was during this time that paul sat in rome undergoing his first roman imprisonment ephesians 3. He may not speak to you through every verse, but he will speak. Bible biblestudytools video what is the purpose of the book of ephesians. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in.
A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. During this time he also wrote colossians and philemon. 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. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 klyne snodgrass. The central organizing theological idea in ephesians is that through christs atoning work god has mightily brought about the churcha new humanity, i. Ephesians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. It is a book that strengthens my faith and challenges me to my respon. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Ephesians 1 is the first chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church.
Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. An outline of ephesians intended to enhance and assist your study of gods holy word his letter to you. If you are leading this study on ephesians, i would encourage you to complete our guide for bible study leaders.
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