Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study the first part of pauls letters and often treat the latter part as secondary or of less value see the right diagram where a wall separates. Christians should be encouraged over pauls tribulations because he overcame the world of sin. This page contains sermons on ephesians i taught while i was a pastor from 20002005. Most early writers spoke of the epistle as having been addressed to the ephesians. About the book of ephesians its author, original readers and date. Ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. The purpose for writing this letter paul does not write this letter to the ephesians to rebuke them for any irregularity of conduct, like he does the corinthians, nor for any perversion of the gospel, as he does the galatians.
The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Paul, timothy, and silas helped to establish or strengthen the church on pauls 3 rd mission trip into asia minor. If you dont wish to do your study online at simply choose a chapter from the links below to start your ephesians bible study book of ephesians chapter one. 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. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god. Therefore, a portion of a book that has the search words in close proximity may have a higher ranking than another portion of a book that has a higher hit count but the words are not in close proximity to one another. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture. Some liberal critics have attempted to raise doubts, yet the authorship of the book is solidly established both by the clear statement in the book itself and by the records of the early uninspired christian writers.
Whether you are just beginning your new life with christ, or have been a christian for many years, this study guide is for you. Ephesians, expository sermons from the executable outlines series by mark a. Ephesians 6 kjv children, obey your parents in the bible gateway. These studies will guide you through this lifechanging book of the bible and give you practical application to help you grow in your faith, gain greater intimacy with jesus, experience the victorious christian life, and. The author except for the pastorals, ephesians has the worst credentials for authenticity, in critical circles, among all of pauls epistles. This morning we come for our bible study to a book that is indeed a treasure of mine and of every believer, the book of ephesians. David guzik study guide for ephesians 6 blue letter bible.
These studies will guide you through this lifechanging book of the bible and give you practical application to help you grow in your faith, gain greater intimacy with jesus, experience the victorious christian life, and help you build your life around jesus christ. A brief explanation of each chapter in the book of ephesians. The epistle to the ephesians chapter six objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the responsibilities of children and their fathers 2 to suggest how principles governing servants and masters can be applied to employees and their employers 3 to see the need to adorn ourselves with the whole of armor of god, that we might be strong in the power of his might, and not. It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of. As we have moved through the final verses of the book of ephesians, we have been dealing with the issue of spiritual warfare. 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. The book is address by paul to the church at ephesus. The most beautiful letter, the most beautiful words that have ever been penned by any human being but as we sit this evening and study these magnificent words, as we read them, we say that they are not. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. I think most believers really dont believe that we are engaged in battle with an unseen, yet very powerful enemy. 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 6 background information with maps and images. Paul did not want the ephesians to become discouraged over his tribulations. 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. In ephesians 1 paul tells the believers they are seated with christ in the. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. Believers are amazingly rich because of their relationship with jesus, rom. The epistle to the ephesians chapter six objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the responsibilities of children and their fathers 2 to suggest how principles governing servants and masters can be applied to employees and their employers 3 to see the need to adorn ourselves with the whole of armor of god, that we might be. To really jump ahead in your study of ephesians, complete our how to study a book of the bible lesson using ephesians as your subject. Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. This is a book about the overwhelming, infinite wealth we have in the lord jesus christ. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a.
Niv sharing the gospel of salvation ultimately brings peace. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. If youre unable to do anything else provided in your bible study book during a certain week, try to. And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace 16 above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the.
Book of ephesians outline summary online bible nwt. Making time in a busy schedule to focus on god through his word is a vital part of the christian life. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. Click here for sermons on other books of the bible. Heres an outline of the book of ephesians you may wish to see before you get started.
As you start this study, ask the holy spirit to help you understand what god has said. Book of ephesians outline free online bible study lessons. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at. Pray also for me, that whenever i speak, words may be given me so that i will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which i am an ambassador in. Ephesians bible study outline contents by chapter and verse. At the end of the day it is completely irrelevant if the particular opponent we face is a principality, a power, or a ruler of the darkness of this age. Feet fitted or shod with the gospel of peace these were leather halfboots with. Read the short background information for ephesians below. The gospel introduced a fresh element into parental responsibility by insisting that the feelings of the child must. The study of ephesians page 1 lesson one introduction to the study of ephesians the church at ephesus was one of the outstanding churches of this early period of time.
Ephesians is one of pauls four prison epistles eph 3. Paul stated that he was a prisoner at the time he wrote the epistle to the ephesians see ephesians 3. This illustrated bible study of the armor of god in ephesians 6. When we study this book, it is as though we have climbed a high mountain peak, because the book gives us that kind of perspective on what god has created. As you start this study, ask the holy spirit to help you understand what god has said through paul. Recall the opening scenes in the sound of music movie. God has granted us every spiritual blessing in christ 1. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading.
God chose us to be holy and blameless before him 1. Paul writes of the saints foreordination to receive the. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a. An outline of ephesians intended to enhance and assist your study of gods holy word his letter to you. Ephesians is a book about riches and fullness, but it is also a book about a divine mystery. You can find additional free bible study outlines by clicking on the link and looking under the appropriate book study. Ephesians reveals the church as gods masterpiece, a mystery not revealed in the. Therefore, we also include a search word hit count for reference. The deeper christian bible study series in ephesians is an indepth versebyverse study of pauls letter to the ephesians. Studying the epistle to the ephesians can inspire you to set aside the things of this world and.
Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the bible gateway. Some of the sermons on ephesians also contain mp3 audio files. Ephesians, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. The letter was hand delivered by tychicus ephesians 6. Keep a notebook handy with pencil to jot down questions, ideas and applications as you study ephesians. How to use this book welcome to the faith foundations study guide on ephesians. Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur. Richison value of ephesians ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church this book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life john calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible we see something of the supremacy of christ in gods.
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