A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of ephesians. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of ephesians clearly leaves its mark among other bible books by displaying the powerful impact of the gospel of christ jesus in the individual and corporate life of believers. An introduction to the book of ephesians related media. Paul wrote this letter to the church at ephesus, which he had led for over two years acts 19. The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus.
Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh. Picture study bible ephesians bible history online. The book of ephesians clearly leaves its mark among other bible books by displaying the powerful impact of the gospel of christ jesus in the individual and. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. It was written around 60ad during pauls house arrest in rome. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. While paul was in prison he had been thinking about his work as an apostle. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Ephesians intro to ephesians biblica the international bible.
While pauls epistle to the ephesians is but one of 66 books of the bible, its contribution is directly related to its distinctives, those characteristics which set it apart from every other book of the bible. This letter is one of pauls four imprisonment letters. Spiritual blessings in christ blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and. 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. New book study background to the book of ephesians. Paul was excited about gods good gifts ephesians 1.
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. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. According to greek mythology, the ancient city of ephesus was established by greeks in 11 century b. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our. This time ive selected the amazing book of ephesians.
Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 1 and more. 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. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the. I mention all this because the messerschmidt was a very distinctive motor vehicle, different from any other automobile. To the saints in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. The book of ephesians is held in great reverence by both biblical scholars and lay people. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind. He asked the oracles in delphi where and how he could find a new settlement for greeks. Biblical scholar harold hoehner, surveying 279 commentaries written between 1519 and 2001. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater.
Paul emphasizes that we have been saved, not only for our personal benefit, but also to bring praise and glory to god. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. According to midacts dispensationalist theology the epistles of paul are the only ones for the body of christ for doctrine and practice, and the other books are for the nation of israel including the book of hebrews and revelation. Paul spent more time there than any other city about three years. 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. Although the church is a new emphases in the letter, there is a clear background of pauline theology. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives.
Originally submitted on 9314 for the bib203a interpreting the bible class taught by robert marquardt at colorado christian university, cags references. Paul wrote this letter we know as the book of ephesians to settle or establish the ephesians in the truth, and to acquaint them with the mystery of the gospel. The christian biblical canons are the books christians regard as divinely inspired and which constitute a christian bible. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more.
Paul having preached for a considerable length of time at ephesus, the history is confirmed by the two epistles to the corinthians. The ephesians were the residents of ephesus to which paul visited and wrote the book of ephesians too in the form of a. During this time he also wrote colossians and philemon. The book of ephesians gives practical, encouraging advice on living a life that honors god, which is why its still relevant in a conflictridden world. Development of the christian biblical canon wikipedia. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. 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.
The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new. For the jewish canon, see development of the hebrew bible canon. The book of ephesians is in the bibles new testament. The story of the bible the new testament summary of the epistle to the ephesians.
The church of jesus christ is now the spiritual body of believers who represent christ on earth. Video video download options bible book introduction videos share. The letter opens with a sequence of statements about gods blessings, which are interspersed with a remarkable variety of expressions drawing attention to gods wisdom, forethought and purpose. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a.
The epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians from the holy bible new international version niv book 49 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a. Which books constituted the christian biblical canons of both the old and new testament was generally established by the 5th century, despite some scholarly. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time. In this ephesians bible study we learn that paul tells of the great privilege of the ephesians. Read ephesians 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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.
Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey.
According to legend, the ionian prince androclos founded ephesus in. Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to. History of ephesus, history of ephesians, church of ephesus. If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the. Unlike several of the other letters paul wrote, ephesians does not address any particular error or. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. He realized that christ came to unite himself with man, and unity was the core purpose of the book of ephesians. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Introduction from the niv study bible go to ephesians. Greeting paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints who are in ephesus, and are faithful in christ jesus. In the book of ephesians, the apostle paul highlights christian unity and the need to go on walking in love and to stand firm against the crafty acts of the devil.
The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding region c. Summary of the book of ephesians story of the bible. 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 new testament. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. When paul wrote the book of ephesians, paul was in prison. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. 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.
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