Read an introduction to ephesians in a study bible, bible dictionary or onevolume commentary you can check out my bible study tools page for some of my recommendations. 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. Doctrinal, chapters 1 3 the heavenly calling of the church vocalization. An outline of ephesians intended to enhance and assist your study of gods holy word his letter to you. The prison epistles of the apostle paul, by gene taylor. The end result is that the gospel spread from ephesus throughout asia minor ac 19. Another theme which does justice to the content of the epistle and one that i suggest for this study is that offered by warren wiersbe. The book of ephesians purpose and outlines shows why paul wrote this epistle and how he developed his messsage. The deeper christian bible study series on ephesians is an indepth versebyverse study of pauls letter to the ephesians. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. The argument against ephesians authenticity, however, rests exclusively on. The first section spans about 2,000 years, the middle about 200 years, and the last another couple hundred years. Introduction to the book of ephesians one cannot step over the threshold of this letter into the book of ephesians without being inundated with thoughts of gods mercy and grace.
A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Outline of pauls letter to the ephesians an introduction to the letter. Paul wrote his prison epistles ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon from rome in approximately 6062 a. In lesson 2 of the deeper christian bible study series in ephesians, we examine pauls introduction and greeting to the saints and believers in ephesus in ephesians 1. Paul instructs the church that christianity is for all men, jews, gentiles, male female, bond, free, all are united in christ. Most early writers spoke of the epistle as having been addressed to the ephesians.
Heres an outline of the book of ephesians you may wish to see before you get started. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. Outline for the book of ephesians summary of hebrews. Ephesians overview and outline of ephesians author.
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. Thus, it is best to presume daniels canonical inclusion in the bible is just and the book is worthy of christian study. The book of ephesians grace given and grace applied an introduction and outline authorship. The author except for the pastorals, ephesians has the worst credentials for authenticity, in critical circles, among all of pauls epistles.
According to the macarthur bible commentary, the word riches is used five. Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study. The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. A complete outline of the books content is provided in each introduction except for the introduction to psalms. Some believe that rather than writing to a specific church in. The church has long accepted that paul was the author of the letter to the ephesians. Thorough research includes historical context, word studies, outline, and commentary designed to make your study and teaching preparation easy. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Introduction from the niv study bible go to ephesians. Introduction to the book of ephesians juli camarin february 24, 2015 introduction. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. Ephesians executable outline study resources blue letter bible.
As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. 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. Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur at grace church at least, it was obvious to me that god had something very special in mind for this church. Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. The niv study bible biblica the international bible. Introduction and detailed outline of the book of genesis. How to use this book welcome to the faith foundations study guide on ephesians. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding region c. Seminary, and is currently professor of new testament studies at his alma mater. The exalted position now enjoyed by christ includes authority over all things, especially the church which is described as his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. Video video download options bible book introduction videos share.
Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. Outline of ephesians chapters 1 3 our position in christ what we are before god 1. Visit my outline article on ephesians or read a short summary of each chapter. In the next century we find origen, in his tract on prayer, expressly referring to a statement found in the epistle to the ephesians. It provides a helpful orientation to our lesson plans as well giving you some important guidelines for maximizing the impact of your bible study. In fact, it covers a longer timespan than the remaining 65 books together. 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. Faith foundations study guides bible studies the gospel. I asked and you voted, so welcome to the study of ephesians. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of. Writing, as he does in this epistle, on the constitution and prospects of christs universal church, he refers the ephesians, as to personal matters, to the bearer of the epistle, tychicus ephesians 6.
In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 36, redeemed by the son vs 712, and sealed by the holy spirit vs and 14. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Whether you are just beginning your new life with christ, or have been a christian for many years, this study guide is for you. The book is address by paul to the church at ephesus. The letter was hand delivered by tychicus ephesians 6. Studying the epistle to the ephesians can inspire you to set aside the things 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. 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. A verse by verse examination of gods eternal purpose in and through jesus christ. Ephesians intro to ephesians biblica the international bible. These studies will guide you through this lifechanging book of the. The author except for the pastorals, ephesians has the worst.
Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2. In short, the book explains how mans sin is considered by god and how god provides. Book of ephesians outline free online bible study lessons. In the fourth book of his stromata, quoting ephesians 5. Here is a short and succinct outline of the book of ephesians. Discover the basics of the book of ephesians with the esv study bible from crossway. For genesis, two outlinesa literary and a thematicare given. Pairs of books that were originally one literary work, such as 1 and 2 samuel, 1 and 2 kings, and 1. 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. Video series bible book introduction videos english bible book introduction videos. The book of ephesians grace given and grace applied an. Introduction to the book of ephesians summary of hebrews.
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