Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Jun 16, 2011 the book of isaiah kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 23 duration. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. The book of ephesians is a beautiful revelation of the church and the spiritual blessings we have in christ jesus. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia.
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. Epistle to the ephesians read the bible online bible study tools. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Ephesus is mentioned multiple times in the new testament, and the biblical book of ephesians, written around 60 a. The ephesian s were the residents of ephesus to which paul visited and wrote the book of ephesians too in the form of a letter to the church while in prison in rome. John calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives.
On the surface, then, the issue seems cut and dried. The book of ephesians kjv audio bible full by alexander. Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. 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. The purpose of the book of ephesian s 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. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Dec 23, 2015 the ephesian s were the residents of ephesus to which paul visited and wrote the book of ephesians too in the form of a letter to the church while in prison in rome.
Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. 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. Destination determining the precise destination for the ephesian letter would seem like a straightforward matter. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints which are at ephesus, and to the faithful in christ jesus.
Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Paul doesnt specify a specific heresy but does seem to want them to be identified with christ and one in a sense of purpose. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Most books attribute the authorship to that of the apostle paul. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version.
After i was in the fifth or sixth week of the series, a kindly, older church member came to me and said, pastor, may i ask you a question. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Through this study of a movement, discover how the holy spirit still changes lives, cities, and the world. 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. Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. 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 isaiah kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 23 duration. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul.
A study guide blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. Ephesians definition of ephesians by the free dictionary. Ephesus was founded as an atticionian colony in the 10th century bc on a hill now known as the ayasuluk hill, three kilometers 1. The others are philippians, colossians, and philemon. The book of ephesian s is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus. This book has the potential to challenge and clarify the changes needed in america and offer warning and help to the global movements. Ephesians synonyms, ephesians pronunciation, ephesians translation, english dictionary definition of ephesians. The origin of the ephesian church when paul was on his second preaching journey, he was forbidden by the holy spirit to preach the word in asia acts 16.
This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 36, redeemed by the son vs 712, and sealed by the holy spirit vs and 14. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Second corinthians and galatians abound with personal touches from. Feb 07, 2015 the book of ephesian s is held in great reverence by both biblical scholars and lay people. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. The bible book of ephesians with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. For some reason unknown to us, the door of opportunity for the preaching of the gospel in asia was not yet open. Rick burke associate director of global equipping unreached people initiative reach global efca.
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. 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. The book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. 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 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible.
Their ability to relate the god of all creation to a people who sought him in vain resulted in the way transforming the religious, intellectual, economic, and social fabrics of the ephesian society. The opening was in europe, and paul was guided there by the holy. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on 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. 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. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons.
But, when we probe a little deeper we see that there are. To gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. 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. Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus. Determining the precise destination for the ephesian letter would seem like a straightforward matter. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. The book of ephesian s is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. This letter is one of pauls four imprisonment letters. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers.