With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of. Paul had spent nearly three years in ephesus acts 19. In his letter to the ephesians, paul prays god will open the eyes of their hearts to. The total number of occurrences of the original search wordsphrases in a portion of a book. For further study of this, see my commentary on romans, romans 8. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study.
To gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. After you have read the scripture passage below, its a good idea to answer the daily study questions. Christians have been chosen before the foundation of the world, verse 4. Lord, you have given to us a rightmodel for obedient biblicalchristian living. David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune. 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. But these must have been for ever hidden from us, if god had not made them known by his written word, preached gospel, and spirit of truth. I am writing to gods holy people in ephesus, who are faithful followers of christ jesus. In live abundantly, bible teachers lenya heitzig and penny pierce rose challenge you to dig deep into the book of ephesians to find the spiritual treasure god has for you. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. His earnest prayers to god in their behalf, ephesians 1. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians v. Assignments on ephesians 1 please read the whole book of ephesians at least once as we study chapter 1.
Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. And you also were included in christ when you heard the message of truth. Twice in this epistle paul referred to himself by name as the author of the book 1. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Ephesians chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. Who wrote this letter, and to whom is it addressed 1. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others v. He shows that it was through the great abundance of gods wisdom and goodness that the gentiles were called. Introduction and chapters 12 greeting and the unity of the church in christ bibliography ephesians study list next almighty father, today, as in the time of st. Oct 01, 2017 how to study the biblebook of ephesians. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive. Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. Niv, life application study bible, second edition, personal size, bonded leather, black. The lucado life lessons series brings the new testament to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational storytelling, profound reflections, and space for journaling. This set has 50 questions taken from ephesians chapter 1. Ephesians 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Ephesians 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely.
The epistle to the ephesians introduction author the apostle paul 1. The book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by the apostle paul while in prison in rome. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. The doctrine of predestination, and its bearing and design, verses 314. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2.
Ephesians chapter 1 verse by verse bible commentary. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. Questions for ephesians chapter 1 flashcards quizlet. Anna and simeon are representative of those who did this.
I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. He blesses god for calling the gentiles to the adoption of children by jesus christ, by whose sacrificial death both they and the jews find redemption, ephesians 1. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series heitzig, lenya on. Number of chapters in each book book of mormon chapter summaries 8 terms. From the beginning of time, god chose us, and purposed us for his plan through jesus christ, his son and our savior.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Ephesians 1 nlt greetings from paul this letter is bible gateway. Ephesians chapter 1 barnes notes on the new testament. Study a bible dictionary or similar book about the city of ephesus. Chuck missler the book of ephesians session 1 duration. The first 3 chapters are theological, emphasizing new testament. Waldron copy right 2007 171 walden lane harriman, tn 37748 8653764453 permission granted to make copy without alteration and not for commercial purpose. This exposition consisted of readings from 1 corinthians. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ephesians 1. And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him that filleth all in all. Revised and updated, lucado life lessons continues to be one of the bestselling study guide series available for. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey.
A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series. The destination address of ephesians in ephesus given in ephesians 1. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. 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.
The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ephesians 1. Why our church no longer plays bethel or hillsong music, pastor explains false teachings duration. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Also, there is a summary of the salient features of this incorporation at the end of this chapter. The book of ephesians video bible study with jd greear youtube.
Ephesians chapter 1 online bible study tools and resources. I did not put the questions by verse, because the written test normally has the questions by chapter. He shows that it was through the great abundance of gods wisdom and goodness that the gentiles were called into a state of salvation, and that. Paul, the forces of evil continue to test the strength of faith and the commitment to sound doctrine of the household of god that is your church. The saints are foreordained to receive the gospelthe gospel is to be restored in the latter.
The deeper christian bible study series on ephesians is an indepth versebyverse study of pauls letter to the ephesians. Ephesians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The apostles salutation to the church, ephesians 1. To head up all things in christ 1 to head up all things in christ 2 to head up all things in. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people.
Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by apostle paul while he was in prison in rome around ad 62, but more recently, it has been suggested that it was written between ad 80 and 100 by another writer using pauls name and style. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. The church in ephesus is addressed first of the seven churches of asia rev. Share as much of it with the group as you find helpful. Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. Yet the pauline authorship of ephesians has been greatly disputed in recent years. This letter is to those who belong to christ in the city of ephesus and to you who are faithful followers of christ jesus. Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Tell who the author was and how he described himself. This plan and purpose includes the ultimate blessing.
The book of ephesians page 3 what we possess in christ our possessions the believers blessed life ephesians 1 key verse. 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. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians. It is the foundation of praise to god, and is a source of gratitude, verse 3. Previous index next the epistle to the ephesians chapter four objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see the importance of walking in unity and purity 2 to appreciate the gifts christ has given the church for our edification, and the need for each one to do their share summary beginning with this chapter and proceeding through the rest of the epistle, paul exhorts the ephesians to. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Ephesians 1 is the first chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible. After pauls departure timothy was left at ephesus 1 tim 1.
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