Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. 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. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. 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. Once you know the main purpose of the book, it is extremely helpful to outline the book. 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. This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone. Here you will learn about the sheer greatness and wonder of your salvation, of gods immeasurable grace, of christian unity in christ, of the lifestyle appropriate for those who are gods wellloved children, and of the total adequacy of christ to protect.
The letter to the ephesians is one of the most majestic and inspiring statements in the new testament of the good news of what god has done through jesus. We also learn when we become christians we are not who we used to be and we are filled with new life and have the blessings of gods kindness and eternal gift to us. It is therefore critical to understand the nature and calling of the church that we might be effective members of the one body that is called to bear witness to gods grace in this world. I hope to type up an entire post on the armor of god class i will be teaching as we get going. She is the bride of christ and a soldier fighting demonic forces.
In this 12week study through the book of ephesians, eric redmond opens our eyes to pauls teaching about the astonishing grace of god that enables us to walk in love, holiness, and wisdom. 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 book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. Ephesians chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. Welcome to the first of six studies on the book of ephesians. Sign up to receive pastor jacks inspirational emails, ministry news and special offers. Lets study the letter of ephesians together with the bible teachers guide. The emphasis is upon christ rather than on the church. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing.
Andy is a professor of bible and theology at the college of biblical studies in houston. This letter to the ephesians ought to bring us very close to christ. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians. You will also learn about how we are members of one body in this second. In ephesians chapter 1 we learn that christians are. Teaching series the book of ephesians the letter to the ephesians is one of the most majestic and inspiring statements in the new testament of the good news of what god has done through jesus. But for now, these are the books we are using and the things i am using to prepare. The more the church grows in her understanding of gods great purpose for her, the more she will live it out and display his glory. The people of ephesus heard more bible teaching from paul than did any other people, which is the reason he could write to them the deep truths contained in this epistle. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. This is a versebyverse, chapterbychapter audio teaching of this powerful book. The book is quite similar in many ways to colossians, but that book places more emphasis on the work of christ, where this book emphasizes more the. Nov 18, 2015 the book of ephesians is an incredible book, rich in the doctrines of god that gives the reader hope, assurance, and the protection theyll need and well need it because the enemy is out.
Theme the letter describes gods plan for mans salvation, with emphasis on the role of the church. Paul the apostle writes to encourage believers to live wellweve been lifted from the graveyard of sin and called to shout the gospel into the darkened world. Ephesians presents many significant themes which bring major contributions of thought. In ephesians the emphasis is on the body, and in colossians the emphasis is on the head. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. The importance and style of prayer needed for the welfare of the church. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant application for your spiritual growth. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. It explores the foundation of your identity, how to build godly relationships and how to combat the evil one in your modern world.
In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. It often takes several readings which is also a good thing to do to craft an outline of the book, titling the main sections with something that makes sense to you. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Chosen by the father verses 46 redeemed by the son verses 712 sealed by the holy spirit verses and 14. Colossians presents christ as the head of the body, the church. Half of the teaching in this epistle relates to our standing in christ, and the remainder of it affects our condition. Ephesians also contains two of the most memorable passages in the new testament. Doctrine occupies the greatest portion of 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. 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. Verse by verse teaching through the book of ephesians. 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.
This series on ephesians contains nine studies which take you progressively through pauls impactive letter to the church at ephesus. The book of ephesians god provides all that we need to live out strong godly lives on earth with the power of his holy spirit. Outline of the book of ephesians opening salutation ephesians 1. Those who take such a position on grace are basing their arguments on the teaching of the apostle paul in the early chapters of the book of romans.
Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. 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. For a brief time at the end of his second missionary journey, and then for more than two years on his third missionary journey, paul. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in. The central organizing theological idea in ephesians is that through christs atoning work god has mightily brought about the churcha new humanity, i. But for now, these are the books we are using and the things i. Cds and dvd teachings are included, along with a personal study guide that walks you through all six chapters of this important book.
In this series we will explore the depths of the great mystery that has now been revealed. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Ephesians our blessings in christ importance this epistle was evidently addressed to the church in ephesus cf. The empowering of gods people the book of ephesians god provides all that we need to live out strong godly lives on earth with the power of his holy spirit. Each paragraph calls us to renewed thinking that leads to faithful godly lives. The aim of this epistle is to confirm and to equip a maturing church. To help folk learn what the bible is all about, i wrote a book called briefing the bible in which i attempted to give a helpful outline of every book in the bible.
Chuck smith study guide for ephesians blue letter bible. 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 the two sections. Two books of the bible which the critic says cannot be understood are ephesians and revelation. When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. The book of ephesians is an incredible book, rich in the doctrines of god that gives the reader hope, assurance, and the protection theyll need and well need it because the enemy is out. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. 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. For the first time, joyce offers extensive bible teaching on a single book from gods word.
Acts 19, but may have been intended as a circular letter to be read by neighboring churches. In the book of ephesians, paul reminds us that jesus longs for the day he will be united with the churchhis bride in all her beauty. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Pauls letter to the ephesians versebyverse studies simply bible. All too often those who teach from this book bypass all the foundational instruction and go directly to the closing chapter. Ephesians lessons for youth every child ministries. Ephesians is the goto book in the new testament for an understanding of gods sovereignty in salvation by grace, and therefore it shares much in common with pauls other masterwork. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth i samuel ii samuel i kings ii kings i chronicles ii chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solomon isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk zephaniah haggai zechariah malachi. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. This is the invisible church of which christ is the head. As roman guards stood watch, paul penned a powerful letter to.
The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Ephesians presents the church which is christs body. A great textual study for those who want to go deep into gods word. The book of ephesians is a treasure full of gods wisdom for living your life. Second, when each chapter is read, he hears each phrase in context of that smaller unit. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. God predestined us unto sonship through jesus christ.
Today we are going to continue to discover the importance of having a daily quiet time by studying ephesians 1. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. Ephesians invites us to consider what god has made us to be, do, and have in christ for a display of the gospel to the world. This book is also available for purchase here on amazon. These recordings are offered free of charge, but we welcome donations if you feel led to support the message. Paul had spent nearly three years in ephesus acts 19. Pauls most eloquent teaching on gods plan of salvation and life in the body of christ. Philippians presents christian living with christ as the dynamic. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we.
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