This letter is one of pauls four imprisonment letters. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia. The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. 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. The book is quite similar in many ways to colossians, but that book places more emphasis on the work of christ, where this book emphasizes more the involvement of the church. Colossians, philemon, ephesians, new international commentary on the new testament by f. Bible study articles that explain clearly each verse in the book of ephesians insight, commentary and analysis. 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. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. For a defense of the pauline authorship of ephesians, see ephesians.
Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind. Mar 31, 2020 what does it mean that satan is prince of the power of the air ephesians 2. 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. There is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins. Ephesians and colossians have a number of parallels. Summary of the book of ephesians summary of hebrews. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible.
It is so good to be back in your speakers and headphones. 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. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. Enjoy and reflect on these blessings as they are explained here in the first chapter of the book of ephesians. So you can be better equipped to understand and be changed by all 66 of them. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Ephesians colossians philippians philemon paul remained in ephesus for nearly three years on his 3rd missionary journey. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers.
The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. 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. Put on the full armor of god so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes.
From prison, the apostle paul wrote a letter to the ephesian christians that was packed with many grand theological themes. The book of ephesians was a letter written by paul to the christian congregation in ephesis, but it is appropriate for us because it gives instruction on many aspects of christian life. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all. The aim of this epistle is to confirm and to equip a maturing church. The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Through the ages, god is bringing everything together under his rule. 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. What does it mean that we are gods workmanship in ephesians 2. It often takes several readings which is also a good thing to do to craft an outline of the book, titling the main sections with something that makes sense to you. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. He may not speak to you through every verse, but he will speak. Randall smith that overview each book in the bible.
What does it mean that satan is prince of the power of the air ephesians 2. Sep 12, 20 one hour one book are lectures taught by dr. The meaning of the greek words is that god will add up everything. Paul uses the same words here power, strength and might. Summary of 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. Summary of the book of ephesians story of the bible. Ephesians 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul. Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works. 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. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest.
Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. John macarthur takes readers through the book of ephesians, exploring pauls teachings on our continual need for. Ephesians and colossians were probably composed at the same time in rome. Kjv bible verses from ephesians offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in. 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. Doctrine occupies the greatest portion of the book of ephesians.
David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune god, the father, the son, and the holy spirit, on behalf of the believer. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. It was written around 60ad during pauls house arrest in rome. Ephesians explained grace swagger when the bible is confusing. The book of ephesians speaks of several mysteries that are revealed to us. The book of ephesians is a beautiful revelation of the church and the spiritual blessings we have in christ jesus. There is not one exhortation in the first three chapters. 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 overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment.
The book is quite similar in many ways to colossians, but that book places more emphasis on the work of christ, where this book emphasizes more the. By mystery i meat that this book contains wonderful truths that had never been revealed before and are now being shown to us by the lord through the apostle paul. The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus. The book of ephesians is almost certainly one of four epistles that. 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. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. 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 with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. The book of ephesians is a letter written to the christians at ephesus. 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.
The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Book of ephesians chapter two in ephesians chapter 2 we learn that christians are saved by grace. Two significant prayers of paul are found in this book eph 1. Ephesians commentary verse by verse precept austin. 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. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. Theme the letter describes gods plan for mans salvation, with emphasis on the role of the church. Once you know the main purpose of the book, it is extremely helpful to outline the book.
What does it mean that god is rich in mercy ephesians 2. Paul spent more time there than any other city about three years. Mar 07, 2016 the book of ephesians speaks of several mysteries that are revealed to us. Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater. Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2.
Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. The intention of the letter to ephesus is to help them understand gods purpose for their lives, unity of the church, and the spiritual realm of the christian life. Most books attribute the authorship to that of the apostle paul. Read ephesians prayerfully, objectively, thoughtfully, and attentively as you listen for god to speak. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. 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. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham.
Ephesians is the goto book in the new testament for an understanding of gods sovereignty in salvation by grace, and therefore it shares much in common with pauls other masterwork. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. It was the power that god used to raise jesus from death. 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. An exegetical commentary by harold hoehner, pp 261. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. 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. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time. Nov 18, 2015 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. 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. 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. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Ephesians verse by verse osborne new testament commentaries.
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