Nintroduction on the book of ephesians chapter 1

This letter is to those who belong to christ in the city of ephesus and to you who are faithful followers of christ jesus. Second, he focuses on thanksgiving and prayer for his readers ephesians 1. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Ephesians introduction commentary commentary critical. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Lets go mining for treasure in this gem of a bible book. Pauls letter to the ephesians is different compared to many of the other new testament letters he wrote.

The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the. Themes in the book of ephesians christ has reconciled the whole of creation to himself and to god the father. Introduction paul was one of a long list of godly men and women, beginning. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Like romans, ephesians was not written so much to address problems in a particular church.

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. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. John knox asked that calvins sermons on ephesians be read to him on his deathbed. Video video download options bible book introduction videos share. The word grace is used 12 times, and the word grace means gods unmerited, undeserved kindness and favor. In other words, god is unloading all of his riches in the book of ephesians. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the.

Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. Welcome to the first of six studies on the book of ephesians. Introduction and chapters 1 2 greeting and the unity of the church in christ bibliography ephesians study list next almighty father, today, as in the time of st. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Paul probably wrote his letter to the ephesians while under house arrest in rome. Ephesians according to tradition, ephesians was written by paul when he was a prisoner in rome, around ad 62. 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. Ephesians chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary on. Ephesians 1 is the first chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible. Pauls readers shared in this inheritance when they heard and believed in the gospel ephesians 1. The first half of ephesians lays great foundations, and the second half builds a well. This is a selftest on chapters 1 3 of the book of ephesians. People of all nations are united to christ and to one. Ephesians 1 new international version niv 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus.

The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ver. Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. 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. Greetingpaul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god,to the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus. I did not put the questions by verse, because the written test normally has the questions by chap. Introduction to ephesians and chapter 1 sermon by eric. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. God would have us to know about these blessings, or spiritual riches, and in the new testament one book in particular describes many of them. In ephesians chapter 1 we learn that christians are. Chapter 1 includes a brief introduction ephesians 1.

Ephesians introduction scofield reference bible commentary. The design appears to be to strengthen the ephesians in the faith of christ, and to give exalted views of the love of god, and of the dignity and excellence of christ, fortifying their minds against the scandal of the cross. This was brought to our attention earlier in this chapter when we. John calvin called it his favorite book of the bible 3. Ephesians intro to ephesians biblica the international bible. Commentary for ephesians 1 this epistle was written when st. Ephesians 1 1 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. 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. 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 most important city in western asia minor now turkey. Questions for ephesians chapter 1 flashcards quizlet. The book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by the apostle paul while in prison in rome. Introduction from the niv study bible go to ephesians.

Ephesians nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. The following section explains more of this mighty power and what it did. Oct 01, 2017 how to study the biblebook of ephesians. Grace is behind all of this lavishness that god pours out. Sep 08, 2008 the first half of this book is quite theological, very detailed in what it is saying, and very important in laying a foundation. It is one of the four books that are commonly referred to as the prison.

The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ver. Video series bible book introduction videos english bible book introduction videos. This is part 1 of a versebyverse bible study series in ephesians. Ephesians chapter 1 summary archives the devotional denthe. Those are not saints, who are not faithful, believing in christ, and true to the profession they make of relation to their lord. As befits a complete revelation, the number seven is conspicuous in the structure of ephesians. Verse 1 christ has chosen us to sit with him in the heavenly places 2. 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. Ephesians 1 tpt pauls introduction dear friends, bible gateway. Introduction to the book of ephesians summary of hebrews. It had a harbor that at that time opened into the cayster river see map, p. The epistle itself is in the form of a general treatise rather than as a letter written to a specific church. Ephesians 1 3 new king james version nkjv greeting. Ephesians 1, the passion translation tpt the bible app.

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. The other prison letters are philippians, colossians which contain 78 of the 155 verses found in ephesians with only slight variation, and philemon. The idea of unity can be seen clearly in the first chapter of ephesians ephesians 1. The truths of this book have impacted the lives of many saints 1. This exposition consisted of readings from 1 corinthians. The book of ephesians is one of pauls prison letters, written during his time under house arrest in rome acts 28. The second half is also very detailed, but more practical in its directions and application matters. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. You can see it right throughout every chapter of the book of ephesians.

Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. The earliest manuscripts do not contain the phrase in ephesus cf. In verse 3 the word blessed or blessing is used three times. Feel free to use, copy and modify these free bible study questions as needed. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ephesians 1. Gods one eternal purpose is to unite one body of believers through christ, the church, which is his body, the fulness of him who filleth all in all ephesians 1.

Jun 21, 2012 featuring daywind writers john darin rowsey and karen peck. This set has 50 questions taken from ephesians chapter 1. When the word says we are part of his body, it means that literally. 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. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Ephesians 1 background information with maps and images. People of all nations are united to christ and to one another in the church, through the working of the trinity. Paul further describes the inheritance of believers ephesians 1. Paul asked these things because they were important to ask for.

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 character and themes of pauls letter to the ephesians. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ephesians 1. The book of ephesians your open door to authority duration. Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. Because of who god is and what he has done for you chapters , here then is how you are to live chapters. Ephesians 16 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. There is no reference to ephesus, or to any individuals, despite acts recording that. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. 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. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in one s life.

Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. Ephesians chapter 1 verse one identifies paul as an apostle. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. With our daytoday failings, its easy for us to forget that god is on our side. Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church. Get to know karen peck and new river in this live intimate studio recording as they sing their most popular songs and share stories.

William tyndale, to whom perhaps our english bible is owed more than to any. Samuel coleridge called it the divine composition of man 2. Ephesians chapter 1 this is the first of six bible study worksheets one for each of the six chapters of the book of ephesians. Since he cannot be there in person, this letter stands as his representative. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Introduction to ephesians and chapter 1 sermon by eric hanson. 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 chapter 1 free online bible study lessons.

How do you know you are saved for eternity if an evil thought could keep you out of heaven. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. The conquest reached far beyond the city limits of ephesus. In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all. Pauls introduction dear friends, my name is paul, and i was chosen by god to be an apostle of jesus, the messiah. First, all they which dwelt in asia heard the word of the lord jesus, both jews and greeks gentiles acts 19. 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.

First, paul describes the spiritual blessings which believers have in christ ephesians 1. And the first three chapters of the book reveal to us what these possessions are. The apostles salutation to the church, ephesians 1. Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today. The book of acts is a transition from the old to the new. Look at chapter 1, for in chapter 1 and verse 11 we see there, a mystery. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. In both there is conflict, often failure, but also victory, rest, and possession joshua 21. The book of ephesians page 3 what we possess in christ our possessions the believers blessed life ephesians 1 key verse. Because of who god is and what he has done for you chapters , here then is how you are to live chapters 46. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. The saints practicing believers in jesus there knew this, because he had been there and really given himself over to establishing the church in that city.

Introduction to ephesians by matthew henry blue letter bible. The spirit is the guarantee of the believers future heavenly hope ephesians 1. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. But then it may be observed, on the other hand, that the epistle is expressly inscribed ch. These are the spiritual richesthe spiritual blessingsthe spiritual possessions.