A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series. 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. 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. Some say that ephesians reads like a commentary on the pauline letters and. 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. John macarthur takes readers through the book of ephesians, exploring pauls teachings on our continual need for gods help and the blessings we have received in christ. In his letter to the ephesians, paul prays god will open the eyes of their hearts to. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. Whether you are just beginning your new life with christ, or have been a christian for many years, this study guide is for you. 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.
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. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. The price of our redemption the ransom and the means of our forgiveness is the blood of jesus. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. Ephesians bible study courses free online guides to help. 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. The gospel walked in shoe leather in the first century, and it worked. Book of ephesians outline summary online bible nwt. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Paul founded a church, and which for a time flourished gloriously, was not the ancient ephesus.
Ephesians and colossians were probably composed at the same time in rome. Active inductive bible study of ephesians for youth page 3 of 42 by mama lorella, every child ministries beginning to study ephesians by the inductive method. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. An introduction to a verse by verse commentary on the book of ephesians by allan turner. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonline biblestudy. All tradition takes the epistle as being pauline until it was first disputed by erasmus fifteenth century and by later eighteenthtwentieth century critics. 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. The people of ephesus heard more bible teaching from paul than did any other people, which is the reason he could write to them the.
Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. 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. As his knowledge was imperfect, priscilla and aquila, upon hearing him speak publicly, took him aside privately and explained to him. This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone.
A key theme of the letter is the mystery meaning a heretofore unrevealed. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter bible. There is a peculiar and sustained loftiness in its teaching which has deeply. Evangelists are especially gifted in sharing the gospel with unbelievers. How to understand ephesians have you sat down to study a book of the bible and found yourself confused about why an author wrote certain things. 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. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. In his letter to the ephesians, paul prays god will open the eyes of their hearts to know what is the hope of his calling on their lives. For other books, devotionals and bible studies by anne graham lotz. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. For a small book, ephesians really makes a huge impact. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2.
This unique title for satan speaks of his authority prince and his realm the air, a way of referring to satans environment. 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. Thanks to the understanding gained from this study, ephesians in my study bible is almost all hi lighted. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. We are not predestined to eternal life, but to conformity to jesus christ. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ephesians commentary free bible study notes, commentary, and. A bible study of ephesians study joyce meyer ministries. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. A verse by verse examination of gods eternal purpose in and through jesus christ. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written.
Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and more. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. In our common pick and choose reading method where we flip open the bible, read a passage, and then jump somewhere else, we often miss the importance of the flow, tone, and message of what an. Keep a notebook handy with pencil to jot down questions, ideas and applications as you study ephesians. Summary of the teaching of ephesians about the church. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. 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 believers in ephesus. This is the way in which the direction is explained by the greater part of commentators, and is the most probable sense that can be. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians. He has taught that they too are gods chosen people chapter 2. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. Ephesians bible study 6 weeks free online bible study. Ephesians is one of four prison letters of paul in addition to colossians, philemon, and philippians.
Join bob yandian in a study through the book of ephesians. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once the metropolis of that part of the world. 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. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of. As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline. Ephesians lessons for youth every child ministries. 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. Ive learned how better to serve the church, and how to be a better employee and leader. 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. Bible study articles that explain clearly each verse in the book of ephesians insight, commentary and analysis.
Study guide for ephesians 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. Ephesians our blessings in christ importance this epistle was evidently addressed to the church in ephesus cf. The macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of scripture. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham.
Ephesians commentary verse by verse precept austin. The basis for the servants good intention verse 7, toward his master is his being recompensed by the lord, both in this life and in the one to come, the same good he has performed in his servant. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Bible study questions on ephesians and philippians introduction. Ephesians bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy.
The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Ephesians also contains two of the most memorable passages in the new testament. A free bible version and commentary on the letter to the ephesians in easyenglish. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Mar 30, 2016 verse by verse bible study on through the book of ephesians, covering chapter 1 and verses one to thirteen by robert breaker. 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. How to use this book welcome to the faith foundations study guide on ephesians. A study guide blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus. In this study of ephesians, joyce has included material that will help you walk through each chapter and sometimes, verse by verse.
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. Ephesians bible study free online bible study lessons. 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 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 wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time he wrote colossians and philemon, as he sent all three letters by the hand. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Ephesians the mystery of gods church our identity, our walk, our warfare precepts for life free download study guide a study guide to the radio tv broadcast series by kay arthur. This letter is one of pauls four imprisonment letters. Since life is in the blood, the bible often speaks of death as the shedding of blood leviticus 17. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Acts 19, but may have been intended as a circular letter to be read by neighboring churches.
Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The same ancient greek verb is used in ephesians 2. The book of ephesians is easily broken into two sections. It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of gods word, and. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. Marcion included it in his canon, although under the title of laodiceans c. The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series heitzig, lenya on. It was written around 60ad during pauls house arrest in rome. 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. Read ephesians prayerfully, objectively, thoughtfully, and attentively as you listen for god to speak.
The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the. Although the city of ephesus is famous for its reckless living and idol worship, the ephesian church is deeply spiritual. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. All gods word for you bible studies are written from a reformed, conservative, evangelical perspective that upholds the historic fundamentals of the christian faith. Teacher, to begin the study, find the best reader available. He may not speak to you through every verse, but he will speak. Pastors and teachers or teaching pastors feed the word of god to the church john. By giving us your email address you are also signing up to our newsletters where youll hear about new releases and special discount offers. Paul spent more time there than any other city about three years. Read the short background information for ephesians below.
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