John knox asked that calvins sermons on ephesians be read to him on his deathbed. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. Bible commentaries adam clarke commentary ephesians. A sri lankan commentary on pauls letter to the galatians 2011, seeing things johns way. We will conclude our introductory study to the book of ephesians by glancing briefly at the extent of the victory wrought by god through paul in asia. He is the author of over twenty books, including the jewish teachers of jesus, james, and jude 2012, global readings. For other books, devotionals and bible studies by anne graham lotz. Its counsel can bring stability to your life and peace to your heart. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. Introduction to the book of ephesians robert mclaughlin. In the book of ephesians, the apostle paul highlights christian unity and the need to go on walking in love and to stand firm against the crafty acts of the devil. Introduction to the book of ephesians one cannot step over the threshold of this letter into the book of ephesians without being inundated with thoughts of gods mercy and grace. Praise for spiritual blessings in christ praise be to the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in christ. The book of ephesians is the apostle pauls letter to the church at ephesus.
Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. It deals, however, not so much with a congregation in the city of ephesus in asia minor as with the worldwide church, the head of which is christ, the purpose of which is to be the instrument for making gods plan of salvation known throughout the universe eph 3. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once the metropolis of that part of the world. For a free realplayer download click here the video links use vlc download vlc player here or real player. Ephesians 1 the passion translation tpt pauls introduction. Ephesians is my favorite book in the bible, and this commentary has helped to solidify it in my mind. Audio lectures includes passagebypassage lessons through the entire book of ephesians. The body must be whole and complete, and thats why in ephesians 4 it says, till we all come to the fullness of the stature of christ. Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Christ should stand up in full functioning form in his body the church just as he did in his human body in his incarnation. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Writing, as he does in this epistle, on the constitution and prospects of christs universal church, he refers the ephesians, as to personal matters, to the bearer of the epistle, tychicus ephesians 6.
This beautiful letter tells christians of their great riches, inheritances, and fullness in jesus christ and in his church. The zondervan biblical and theological lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Introduction to ephesians bible commentary theology of. The rhetoric of the book of revelation 2009, an introduction to the new testament. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. May god himself, the heavenly father of our lord jesus christ, release grace over you and impart total. John calvin called it his favorite book of the bible. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment.
The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Audio lectures features author and professor mark roberts teaching through the book of ephesians in eighteen engaging and challenging lessons. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. It describes the nature of the church, the ministry of the. Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. Samuel coleridge called it the most divine composition of man 2. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. C categorical doctrine comparing scripture with scripture e exegesis studying the original language in grammar, syntax, and translation. Verse by verse through the book of ephesians 2008 click on audio, video or notes to open up the file for each message. The truths of this book have impacted the lives of many saints. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives.
Sunday school teacher bill cumbie begins a study on the book of ephesians. It reads like an academic or devotional book and i highly recommend it. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Unlike a traditional audiobooks direct narration of a book s text, ephesians. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. 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 below chart will help underline and point out these similarities. The theme of the book, and the title for the series is becoming who you are. Arnold highlights four themes that emerge in pauls epistle to the ephesians. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. For a brief time at the end of his second missionary journey, and then for more than two years on his third missionary journey, paul ministered to the church at ephesus acts 18. Despite the apostle pauls clear preaching on grace, some churches still command good works to earn merit with god.
Ephesians is one of the most important doctrinal books among pauls epistles. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. 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. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Ephesians introduction commentary commentary critical and. The largest and most trusted library of audio sermons from conservative.
Book of ephesians esv listen audio bible online bible study tools. Based on roberts ephesians commentary in the story of god bible commentary series, lessons tackle the historical distance between the new testament and contemporary culture. Doctrinal ephesians chapter 1 gods purpose in christ from before the foundation of the world ephesians 1. Introduction to ephesians introduction to philippians introduction to colossians introduction to 1 thessalonians.
Genesis 67 197982 audio chuck smith the baptism of the holy spirit, pt. I the superior power of god over against spiritual powers. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. Ephesians was written by paul to a first century church in the ancient city of ephesus, but the message is so applicable to our lives today. Introduction to the book of ephesians book of ephesians survey. Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Introduction to ephesians genesis church eureka, mo 63025. Unlike a traditional audiobooks direct narration of a books text, ephesians. Introduction to the book of ephesians learn the bible. Robert mclaughlin bible ministries introduction to the book of ephesians. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
We will begin a new on the new testament book of ephesians this morning. Many books and websites promote undeserved attention to angels, ignoring jesus christ as savior of the world. In this book, paul explains who we are in christ, and how to live out who we are. Ephesians is a book that combats this and therefore the letter has been given such titles as the believers bank, the christians checkbook, and the treasure house of the bible. The conquest reached far beyond the city limits of ephesus. Modern christians are bombarded with false teachings, such as cultural relativism, universalism, gnosticism, and the prosperity gospel.
Ii the unity of jews and gentiles through jesus christ. First, all they which dwelt in asia heard the word of the lord jesus, both jews and greeks gentiles acts 19. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Introduction to the book of colossians learn religions. May 08, 2004 he is the author of over twenty books, including the jewish teachers of jesus, james, and jude 2012, global readings. Ephesians introduction commentary commentary critical. 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.
Written by the apostle paul, philippians is a book of encouragement and guidance for christians. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. But now he has reconciled you by christs physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusationif you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. In the seventh chapter of the third book of his testimonies, he speaks of the apostle paul writing to the ephesians and then proceeds to quote ephesians 4. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme.
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