The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and entertainmentall in one powerful app. 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. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. It displays the deeply respected preachers elegant style and probing exegesis. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. This eightvolume set displays the respected authors elegant style and probing exegesis. Ephesians is regarded by many as the loftiest pinnacle of the new testament, and yet is also a practical manual for personal combat. He may not speak to you through every verse, but he will speak. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The conquest reached far beyond the city limits of ephesus. Paul emphasizes that we have been saved, not only for our personal benefit, but also to bring praise and glory to god. According to ephesians, christ and believers are seated in the heavenly places, the church bears witness to gods wisdom in the heavenly places, and the armor of god is made available for believers to battle against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places ephesians 6.
The book of ephesians blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. This letter, along with pauls letter to the colossians was delivered by pauls faithful fellowservant, tychicus. 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. For a free realplayer download click here the video links. Vernon mcgees unique brand of rubbermeetstheroad teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole word of god.
The book of ephesians week six workbook eeonline biblestudy. Six pillars from ephesians has 6 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Christcentered exposition is a devotionalstyle commentary book series providing pastors with a practical explanation of gods written word. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Ephesians by the apostle paul world english bible translation w. He has imputed his righteousness to his body, for now we have been bought with a price and therefore no longer our own but all things are gods. Ephesians commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Verse by verse through the book of ephesians 2008 click on audio, video or notes to open up the file for each message.
It is regarded by some as the highest conceptual ground in the new testament. Excellent book, with strong and very sound theology. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we.
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. Kjv bible verses from ephesians offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Lloydjoness much loved series on ephesians is one of the most complete commentaries on that book. Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once the metropolis of that part of the world. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. Read ephesians prayerfully, objectively, thoughtfully, and attentively as you listen for god to speak. Christ should stand up in full functioning form in his body the church just as he did in his human body in his incarnation.
This eightvolume set displays the respected authors. The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws are thoroughly revealed in the old testament. Feb 07, 2015 the book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. 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. 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. The city of ephesus was a large commercial port city. The book of ephesians speaks of several mysteries that are revealed to us. 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. Put on the full armor of god so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes.
An expositional commentary audiobook written by chuck missler. For a free realplayer download click here the video links use vlc download vlc player here or real player. Based on the contents of the book, it appears as though pauls purpose for writing the book of ephesians was to remind the ephesian believers of their high calling in christ chapters and to exhort them to live up to that calling chapters 46. Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. Ephesians colossians philippians philemon paul remained in ephesus for nearly three years on his 3rd missionary journey.
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. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. We hope that you find the ephesians summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of ephesians. Audiobible niv 49 ephesians dramatized new international version high quality duration. Ephesians 3 niv bible for this reason i, paul, the. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonline biblestudy. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. 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. 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. Exposition of ephesians 230part mp3 series by martyn lloydjones dr. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. Jul 21, 2017 the epistle to the ephesians is the most mystical of pauls epistles. The major series is a systematic exposition of the epistle that was preached on sunday mornings between 1954 and 1962. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of ephesians he said.
And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. He has imputed his righteousness to his body, for now we have been bought with a price and therefore no. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. The book of ephesians, chapter 2 king james version. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. The book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. The ancient city was situated at the mouth of the river cayster, on the shore of the aegean sea, about 50 miles south of smyrna. 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.
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. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater. According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love. Lloydjoness much loved series is one of the most thourough expositions of ephesians in existence. I am not a seminary trained, biblical scholar, but dr. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. The epistle to the ephesians is the most mystical of pauls epistles. And they have been induced the rather to think this because it is the only one of all pauls epistles that has nothing. Six pillars from ephesiansseries overdrive rakuten.
Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Vernon mcgees unique brand of rubbermeets the road teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole word of god. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. 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. Ephesians bible study courses the book of ephesians 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. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. Doctrine occupies the greatest portion of the book of ephesians. Dec, 2008 ephesians is a profound book, and our own dr. Book summary ephesians reveals to us the great mystery of the church which is the body of christ.
Ephesians introduction new testament matthew henry st. A great, and true interpretation of what god offers to believers with his free grace. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians.
The city of ephesus was a large commercial port city in asia minor present day turkey located at. 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. 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. Oct 16, 2018 he began teaching thru the bible in 1967. Mar 07, 2016 this letter, along with pauls letter to the colossians was delivered by pauls faithful fellowservant, tychicus. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. The book of ephesians is a masterpiece of revelation that bridges the principles of grace and obedience into one solid irremovable form. 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. First, all they which dwelt in asia heard the word of the lord jesus, both jews and greeks gentiles acts 19. Each volume covers a portion of the book of ephesians, from an overview of gods ultimate purpose to an exploration of the christian soldier. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. Andersons interpretation and description of our position and condition as it relates to our salvation is easy for a layman like me to understand and comprehend. 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. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all.
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