Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. The returning group would have traveled through ephesus on their way home. A bible study of the book of ephesians training for service by phil brennan, don williamson, et al. The first three chapters will tell you who you are in christ and how much he loves you, while the last three chapters focus on our behavior as christians. 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. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Book of ephesians chapter two in ephesians chapter 2 we learn that christians are saved by grace.
The letter calls believers to walk in love, holiness, and wisdom within their local church congregation and in the world. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. Keep a notebook handy with pencil to jot down questions, ideas and applications as you study ephesians. Whether you are just beginning your new life with christ, or have been a christian for many years, this study guide is for you. 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. The last three are about the earthly conduct of the church which is very practical. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series heitzig, lenya on. Pdf bible study the book of ephesians john ndhlovu. Epistle to the ephesians read and study the bible online. Because the name ephesus is not mentioned in every early manuscript, some scholars believe the letter was an encyclical, intended to be circulated and read among all the churches in asia minor and was simply. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. In this 12week study through the book of ephesians, eric redmond opens our eyes to pauls teaching about the astonishing grace of god that enables us to walk in love, holiness, and wisdom. Another theme which does justice to the content of the epistle and one that i suggest for this study is that offered by warren wiersbe.
Covering topics such as living in gods will and receiving peace no matter the circumstances, the book of ephesians reveals the magnitude of every christians inheritance, a gift exceedingly abundantly above what you could ever ask for. 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. Picture study bible ephesians bible history online. The central organizing theological idea in ephesians is that through christs atoning work god has mightily brought about the churcha new humanity, i. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society.
Ephesians our blessings in christ importance this epistle was evidently addressed to the church in ephesus cf. Acts 19, but may have been intended as a circular letter to be read by neighboring churches. He may not speak to you through every verse, but he will speak. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. All gods word for you bible studies are written from a reformed, conservative, evangelical perspective that upholds the historic fundamentals of the christian faith. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. 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. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net.
Ephesians 1 1paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints which are at ephesus, and to the faithful in christ jesus. 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. This letter to the ephesians ought to bring us very close to christ. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series. 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. You can find the ephesians bible study series on rightnow media, here. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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.
It is believed paul wrote ephesians during his imprisonment in rome 6162 ad. I have been waiting for this one my group is doing this study. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a. In this study of ephesians, joyce has included material that will help you walk through each chapter and sometimes, verse by verse. Because the name ephesus is not mentioned in every early manuscript, some scholars believe the letter was an encyclical, intended to be circulated and read. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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 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. There are very few things in life that have the power to change your life more than studying the word of god. Some liberal critics have attempted to raise doubts, yet the authorship of the book is solidly established both by the clear statement in the book itself and by the records of the early uninspired christian writers. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter bible.
It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of. The study of ephesians page 1 lesson one introduction to the study of ephesians the church at ephesus was one of the outstanding churches of this early period of time. In this first study, we do a big picture overview of the book of ephesians and give a simple outline of its contents. 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.
You will also learn about how we are members of one body in this second chapter of the book of ephesians. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Liberalism also says that ephesians is so high it is beyond us. Pauls letter to the ephesians versebyverse studies. The book of ephesians is easily broken into two sections. 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. 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. Themes in the book of ephesians christ has reconciled the whole of creation to himself and to god the father. 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.
Liberalism says that revelation is just a conglomerate of symbols that no one can decipher. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. For other books, devotionals and bible studies by anne graham lotz. A bible study of ephesians study joyce meyer ministries. It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of gods word, and. The epistle to the ephesians table of contents introduction 3 chapter one 7 chapter two 11 chapter three 14 chapter four 18 chapter five 22 chapter six 27 this study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. Specifically he addressed issues related to their new life, the community of believers, the pursuits of unity and holiness, and lifes challenges. Paul reveals that this mystery concerns earthly, present matters, as well as matters in the invisible realm, both in the present world and in the world to come. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of ephesians. If the people of your city, of your school, of your family are going to hear the gospel, its going to be from your mouth. Paul reminds us of gods love and the exalted position we have in christ. Read the short background information for ephesians below.
Ephesians concerns the mystery of the church in the plan of god. Because the name ephesus is not mentioned in every early manuscript, some scholars believe the letter was an encyclical, intended to be circulated and read among all the churches in asia minor and was simply sent first to. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. 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. The aim of this epistle is to confirm and to equip a maturing church. Read ephesians prayerfully, objectively, thoughtfully, and attentively as you listen for god to speak. Two books of the bible which the critic says cannot be understood are ephesians and revelation. A study guide blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus. A bible study series versebyverse through the apostle pauls letter. Ephesians invites us to consider what god has made us to be, do, and have in christ for a display of the gospel to the world. On that occasion, paul was returning onesimus a runaway slave to his christian master, philemon, who lived in colossae. 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. This study entitled ephesians is delivered by david legge, an evangelist and bible teacher from n. To really jump ahead in your study of ephesians, complete our how to study a book of the bible lesson using ephesians as your subject.
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. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh. Paul, timothy, and silas helped to establish or strengthen the church on pauls 3 rd mission trip into asia minor. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. About how god has granted us every spiritual blessing in christ.
Of the six chapters, the first three are about the heavenly calling of the church and are doctrinal. 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. Therefore, the book of ephesians and this study offer practical answers to contemporary believers basic questions about the christian life and our identity in christ. A study guide for the book of ephesians word of righteousness. 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. 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. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ.
Gods word for you is a free bible study site committed to bringing you teaching and studies firmly grounded in the bible, and the bibles answers to your questions. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. 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. 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. There are many bible study books but the ones on the book of ephesians will truly be one that will give you great rewards, even though you might be left with more questions than answers. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Greear digs into the text of ephesians versebyverse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. Ephesians in the picture study bible the book of ephesians. This epistle was not written to a specific church and could be themed the church, the fullness of christ.
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