Meyer at times comments on one verse while at other times covers up to eleven verses in her writing. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians. The book of jude is a tiny book, tragically neglected by students, yet overflowing with fascinating old testament references and allusions. To deny pauline authorship of a book in the bible is to challenge its authority as scripture.
Gives you great insight into the book of ephesians. If the people of your city, of your school, of your family are going to hear the gospel, its going to be from your mouth. This would further seem to suggest, as i have believed, that not only did paul write the book of colossians, but that he wrote colossians before writing the book of ephesians. An expositional commentary audiobook, by chuck missler. Martin lloydjones addresses as he begins a new sermon series on the book of ephesians. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. 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. This summary of the book of colossians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of colossians. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle.
In a creative and compelling exposition of ephesians. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonline biblestudy. Book of ephesians, king james bible audiobook by scourby. This summary of the book of galatians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of galatians.
It was the power that god used to raise jesus from death. Weekend teaching two understanding the book of ephesians apostle joshua selman nimmak download all koinonia audio messages 2011 to 2020 at you can also get the. Ephesians public domain audiobook at librivox various versions. An inheritance that transcends any quantitative measurement. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app.
Six pillars from ephesiansseries overdrive rakuten. 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. First, all they which dwelt in asia heard the word of the lord jesus, both jews and greeks gentiles acts 19. It is good for general audiences as it does not go into greek although there is background material included. The book of ephesians kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 49 duration. Biblical scholars are divided over the authorship of ephesians and colossians. Paul uses the same words here power, strength and might. Unlike other books like romans or 1 and 2 corinthians which are undisputedly pauline, it has been debated whether ephesians and colossians along with 2 thes. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series heitzig, lenya on. This book is a good general devotional commentary on ephesians. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and.
The conquest reached far beyond the city limits of ephesus. 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. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. For this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me for you. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus. 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.
Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. May 12, 2017 the epistle to the ephesians, additionally called the letter to the ephesians and frequently abbreviated to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. What are the most commonly asked questions about the book of ephesians. The letter has the most to say about the universal church and lacks the sort of specific problems which form the occasion for each of the previous letter of paul. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. The others are philippians, colossians, and philemon. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. The books of the bible were written at different times by different authors over a period of approximately 1,500 years from around 1400 bc through ad 90. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ver. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article.
Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the 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. 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. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 6. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god.
An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Williamson i chose not to provide detailed discussion of who wrote ephesians in the commentary because it is not crucial for understanding the meaning of ephesians for christian faith and life. The author of the book of ephesus was the apostle paul. But in order to get the context of what were going to be looking into the weeks that lie ahead, lets look and read the whole of chapter 1 of the book of ephesians. Ephesians is regarded by many as the loftiest pinnacle of the new testament, and yet is also a practical manual for personal combat. Greear digs into the text of ephesians versebyverse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. 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.
Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. The book of ephesians kjv audio bible full by alexander. It was during this time that paul sat in rome undergoing his first roman imprisonment ephesians 3. The book of ephesians exalts the new life we have in christ a life that produces a new relationship with god and with others. An expositional commentary audiobook by chuck missler. Prior to writing his epistle to the ephesians in 6061 ad, paul had an established ministry in ephesus. The book of isaiah kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 23 duration. Its origin has customarily been credited to paul the apostle however, beginning in 1792, this has been tested as deuteropauline, that is, composed in pauls name by a later creator. Dec, 2008 ephesians is a profound book, and our own dr.
The argument of vocabulary seems plausible at best. Nov 27, 2009 when it comes to the authorship of ephesians, my stance at this point is that it is in fact written by paul as is stated in ephesians 1. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new. 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. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philippians. Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible.
Instrumental music by mckendree tucker includes bonus instrumental only tracks. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Learn the importance of living in christ and putting your relationship with him first with this commentary on ephesians from internationally renowned bible teacher joyce meyer. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds. To attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the son of god, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of christ 4. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a loyal. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. The hidden teachings of the book of ephesians duration. While the world wrestles with war at our doorstep, the mystery of salvation leads christians to worship and give thanks even in the darkest hour. An expositional commentary audiobook written by chuck missler.
Ephesians 3 niv bible for this reason i, paul, the. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. Originating in the circumstance of a multicultural church primarily jewish and hellenistic, ephesians addresses issues appropriate to the diverse religious and cultural backgrounds present in the community. Sermons from the book of ephesians is a series of sermons i gave in my tenure as lead pastor in one of the local churches in my city. Audio sermons on ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Paul admonishes believers to be filled up to all the fullness of god 3. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. 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.
The epistle to the ephesians is the most mystical of pauls epistles. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. Whether for meditation, memorization, comfort, or study, the book of ephesians. 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. And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. 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. Book of ephesians kjv listen audio bible online bible study tools. He is indicated as author in the opening salutation 1. The gospel is not a doctrine of the tongue, but of the lifejohn calvin. The below chart will help underline and point out these similarities.
Alexander scourby has the greatest voice ever recorded, and is the worlds best audio book narrator bar none. In the book of ephesians, we learn how the gospel creates a new multiethnic, covenant family of god, and affects our story and how we live every day as a body of new humanity unified in love. In this series, pastor skip heitzig explains how the unsearchable riches ephesians. Studies in the theology of pauls epistle to the ephesians heritage series study guides book 2. I had compiled these sermons primarily to give ideas to pastors and ministers as they prepare for their sunday talks. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone. Overview of the book of ephesians third millennium ministries. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. Ephesians for personal study and reflection or for smallgroup bible study, is drawn andbased largely upon the epistle of ephesians written by the apostle paul after many years of ministry.
I dont think opponents to pauline authorship come close to putting ephesians with the apocryphal books, so i cant deny its pauline authorship. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater. Karl barth on the authorship of ephesians and colossians. The letter was written from prison in rome acts 28. Gain new insights into gods word and how to apply gods word to everyday life with the blackabys. It makes perfect sense that some of his letters differ in style and vocabulary usage. Alexander scourby has the greatest voice ever recorded, and is the worlds best audio book. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. The purpose for writing this letter paul does not write this letter to the ephesians to rebuke them for any irregularity. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Makes it come alive and points out things i had never seen before.
Librivox recording of ephesians, king james version. The books of reference used for this study of the book of ephesians were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. In fact, it was set aside for us before the world began. Mar 16, 2008 am today, with gods blessing, well start up a new series of sermons, this one through ephesians. You can find the ephesians bible study series on rightnow media, here.
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