Some of the sermons on ephesians also contain mp3 audio files. Note that some aspects of my theology have changed since i taught these studies. 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. It is obvious, in ephesians, chapter four that the church, the body of christ, was conceived in the mind and heart of the lord god of heaven. Ephesians 1 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. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. This applied to each person individually, both in the church at. Niv 18 i pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, niv 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe.
Ephesians chapter 3 wraps up pauls doctrinal teaching and introduces its. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. The whole book of ephesians is talking about how to get dressed in the righteousness of christ, in the garment that we are to wear. The saints are foreordained to receive the gospelthe gospel is to be restored in the latter daysthe saints are sealed by the holy spirit of promisethey know god and christ by revelation. Understand the wonderful future god has promised you v. Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. The book of ephesians week six workbook eeonline biblestudy. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full.
Paul was probably thinking of the accusation leveled against the believers who were filled with the spirit on the day of pentecost, that they were drunk with wine acts 2. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. It is likely that the creation of the body of christ, the bringing of it to unity and maturity, is the central purpose of the history of the world to this point. Ephesians 2, new international version niv the bible app. And may you have the power to understand, as all gods people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. Martyn lloydjones 18991981 was a welsh evangelical minister who preached and taught in the reformed tradition. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Translate, having the eyes of your heart enlightened ephesians 5. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. The first chapter in the volume surveys the grecoroman religious practices and beliefs that were common in asia minor, with special. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ephesians.
The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus. You notice that he doesnt pray in general, as most of us tend to do. See my blog series on theology for more about these changes. Prayer connects us to the power of god, which is necessary to defeat spiritual enemies. I am not, and let me repeat, i am not making a political statement about any of this. The epistle to the ephesians table of contents introduction 3 chapter one 7 chapter two 11 chapter three 14 chapter four 18 chapter five 22 chapter six 27 this study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. Put on the full armor of god so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Enduring word bible commentary ephesians chapter 6. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, 20 which he exerted in christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the. And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20. This page contains sermons on ephesians i taught while i was a pastor from 20002005. You find these linked together often in the pages of the new testament.
In ancient greek the language paul originally wrote in, ephesians 1. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the lords people. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. His principal ministry was at westminster chapel, in central london, from 19391968, where he delivered multiyear expositions on books of the bible such as romans, ephesians and the gospel of john. The first effect of the spirit moving in the new creation, as in. But, the same greek phrase in or with the spirit, occurs four other times in ephesians, and each time it refers clearly to the holy spirit 2. 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. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. Paul was not the only biblical author to speak of such power.
In ephesians chapter 1, you can stand because you realize that your salvation is a part of gods plan, decreed before the earth was created and time even began. Holy spirit to enlighten the eyes of your heart to the great truths of the bible. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of his might. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. It is only the future kingdom of god, to be set up at the parousia, that is the object of the. The books of ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon are believed to have been written by paul while he was a prisoner under house arrest in rome a. As an opera has an overture, setting the tone for all the melodies that will follow, so ephesians 1. It was also given specifically to peter by revelation acts 11. Ephesians 3, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Paul passes on to the special sin of drunkenness, as not like gluttony primarily a gratification of the appetite, but as a reckless pursuit of excitement at all costsglorified as an excitement of emotion, and even of wit and intellect, in such contemporary writers as horace, and actually confused. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, ephesians 1. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Ephesians sets forth what no other book of the new testament describes so completely the nature of the body of christ, which is the true church.
God smoothes out all the troubles and life is easier. Ppt ephesians powerpoint presentation free to download. Compare the contrary state of unbelieving, the heart being in fault ephesians 4. Ephesians 3, english standard version 2016 esv the. Doctrine of drinking and alcoholism, continued alcohol is a depressant which lowers inhibitions, dulls reflexes, destroys common sense, hampers good judgment and stimulates mental attitude sins. This is what paul has been doing in the opening verses of this chapter setting forth. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Vision for the church is a 5week internet bible study designed to help. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised christ from the dead and seated.
However, it seems that god used paul to declare specifically how jews and gentiles would be joined together in one body of christ. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms. They are exhibiting the vertical relationship of christianity. Click here for sermons on other books of the bible. 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. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Almost every new testament book speaks about the power that christians have been given through the holy spirit living in their lives. Free reading plans and devotionals related to ephesians 1. Free sermon book of ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Paul wants his readers to grow in understanding gods love ephesians 3.
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