Nexegesis on the book of ephesians on audiobook

Feb 07, 2015 the book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. Dec, 2008 ephesians is a profound book, and our own dr. 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 is a masterpiece of revelation that bridges the principles of grace and obedience into one solid irremovable form. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. 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. Ephesians colossians philippians philemon paul remained in ephesus for nearly three years on his 3rd missionary journey.

Ephesians gives us wonderful examples and basic overviews of a christian life. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. If you dont wish to do your study online at simply choose a chapter from the links below to start your ephesians bible study book of ephesians chapter one chapter one of ephesians tells us that we are spiritually blessed. Designed for the pastor and bible teacher, this series brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume. The bible exposition workbook series contains the complete kjv text of the book of ephesians.

I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter four of the book of ephesians. The unity of the church, especially between jew and gentile believers, is the keynote of the book. Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to. One thing is certain ephesus was a city in darkness blinded by idolatry and material wealth. The mercy of god in jesus christ is the high point of all history, and for the past two thousand years gods mercy has been running throughout the world to bring together all kinds of people to form one new family of god. And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. Paul uses the same words here power, strength and might. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new.

The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Recognition of this on the part of wives makes compliance more palatable ephesians, p. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. Arnold highlights four themes that emerge in pauls epistle to the ephesians. 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 church has been brought from death to life in christ. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. Bruce in the epistles to the colossians, to philemon, and to the ephesians grand rapids, william b.

This would further seem to suggest, as i have believed, that not only did paul write. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. He may not speak to you through every verse, but he will speak. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. 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 below chart will help underline and point out these similarities. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. If the people of your city, of your school, of your family are going to hear. I had compiled these sermons primarily to give ideas to pastors and ministers as they prepare for their sunday talks. I the superior power of god over against spiritual powers. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible.

When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body. 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. Audio lectures includes passagebypassage lessons through the entire book of ephesians. Ii the unity of jews and gentiles through jesus christ. Written by notable evangelical scholars, each volume in the zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series treats the literary context and structure of the passage in the original greek. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview. Doctrine occupies the greatest portion of the book of ephesians.

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. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. This would further seem to suggest, as i have believed, that not only did paul write the book of colossians, but that he wrote colossians before writing the book of ephesians. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. The book of ephesians week six workbook eeonline biblestudy.

Iii the encouragement for gentiles believers to live holy lives before god. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. 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 overview insight for living ministries. 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. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. This course is designed as an expository study of the epistle to the ephesians, taking the student through the entire epistle with cross. Book summary ephesians reveals to us the great mystery of the church which is the body of christ. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. In our study of ephesians, weve come to one of the two great prayers in this book. The book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. Put on the full armor of god so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes.

Greear digs into the text of ephesians versebyverse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. 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. 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. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 36. Sermons from the book of ephesians is a series of sermons i gave in my tenure as lead pastor in one of the local churches in my city.

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. The traditional idea, that god deals in one manner. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws are thoroughly revealed in the old testament. The book of ephesians is a twelveweek interactive bible study designed to inspire readers to make christ the head of their lives, their homes, their workplaces, and their churches. Summary from wikipedia for further information, including links to online text, reader. 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. 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. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all. It was the power that god used to raise jesus from death. These two great prayers of the apostle paul are like two big fingers pointing out two big problems we have today.

In view of the spiritual blessings with which god has enriched believers, and the deliverance which he has. The city of ephesus was a large commercial port city in asia minor present day turkey located at. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Summary from wikipedia for further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox catalog page for this recording. 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. Read ephesians prayerfully, objectively, thoughtfully, and attentively as you listen for god to speak. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new. An argument of the book of ephesians related media. 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. 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. 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. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. The city of ephesus was a large commercial port city in asia minor present day.