These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. The bible mentions being in christ, in him or in whom 4 times. Get to know karen peck and new river in this live intimate studio recording as they. In the introduction the apostle paul prayed that god the father and. Some critics think that the book reflects aspects of vocabulary, style, and doctrine that differ from pauls writings.
He chose us in him before the creation of the world verse 4, ephesians chapter 1 he predestined us to be adopted as his sons verse 5, ephesians chapter 1. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 1 and more. Develop 1 2 questions about this chapter that you can ask of the other class members to test their knowledge of the. The book of ephesians your open door to authority duration. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians. Ephesians 1 is the first chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible. Ephesians chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. And while we dont have time in this article to cover every blessing afforded you as a believer, lets take a few moments to study ephesians 1, so we can better understand what it means to be in christ. Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Jun 21, 2012 featuring daywind writers john darin rowsey and karen peck.
Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. The book of ephesians is one of pauls prison letters, written during his time under house arrest in rome acts 28. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. This letter is to those who belong to christ in the city of ephesus and to you who are faithful followers of christ jesus. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. A study of the book of ephesians study four chapter 1. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. 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. Ephesians nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. Welcome to the first of six studies on the book of ephesians. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers.
I did not put the questions by verse, because the written test normally has the questions by chap. Ephesians 1 1 paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints which are at ephesus, and to the faithful in christ jesus. Get to know karen peck and new river in this live intimate studio recording as they sing their most popular songs and share stories. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey.
Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him that filleth all in all. Develop 1 2 questions about this chapter that you can ask of the other class members to test their knowledge of the chapter. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Ephesians 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
Those are not saints, who are not faithful, believing in christ, and true to the profession they make of relation to their lord. Bible study questions on ephesians and philippians introduction. The book of ephesians page 3 what we possess in christ our possessions the believers blessed life ephesians 1 key verse. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Yet the pauline authorship of ephesians has been greatly disputed in recent years. The following section explains more of this mighty power and what it did. Ephesians 4 niv bible as a prisoner for the lord, then, i. True peace, just like true grace, comes from the father and the lord jesus christ.
The book of ephesians is about the church the eternal purpose of god in christ. As a prisoner for the lord, then, i urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ephesians 1. This is the same mighty power 20 that raised christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at gods right hand in the heavenly realms. From verses 3 through 12 of ephesians chapter one, cite three verses where paul says god made a decision about you before you made a decision about him. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. Paul asked these things because they were important to ask for.
Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. The epistle to the ephesians chapter three objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the mystery so long hidden that is now revealed, and the role of the church 2 to examine pauls prayer for the ephesians enablement, what it means for us today summary in this chapter paul reminds his readers of gods grace that has been shown. Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by apostle paul while he was in prison in rome around ad 62, but more recently, it has been suggested that it was written between ad 80 and 100 by another writer using pauls name and style. Having trusted in christ after hearing the word of truth, the gospel of salvation b. This exposition consisted of readings from 1 corinthians. The other prison letters are philippians, colossians which contain 78 of the 155 verses found in ephesians with only slight variation, and philemon. He shows that it was through the great abundance of gods wisdom and goodness that the gentiles were called into a state of salvation, and that.
Paul sent another worker, tychicus with onesimus back to colosse. I did not put the questions by verse, because the written test normally has the questions by chapter. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. Ephesians 4 niv bible as a prisoner for the lord, then. Grace and peace to the faithful saints g race be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. Today we are going to continue to discover the importance of having a daily quiet time by studying ephesians 1. The apostles salutation to the church, ephesians 1. Agape bible study, study of the letter of paul to the ephesians. Chapter 1 of ephesians can be summarized in the same way. Ephesians chapter 1 this is the first of six bible study worksheets one for each of the six chapters of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 1 1 paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ.
This lesson introduces and starts the study of the letter to the ephesians. In verse 3 the word blessed or blessing is used three times. Ephesians 1 3 new king james version nkjv greeting. Chosen by the father verses 46 redeemed by the son verses 712 sealed by the holy spirit verses and 14. This is a selftest on chapters 1 3 of the book of ephesians. Ephesians chapter 1 verse by verse bible commentary. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. Answers for ephesians chapter 1 free online bible study. Ephesians chapter 1 discover the 66 books of the bible. Twice in this epistle paul referred to himself by name as the author of the book 1.
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. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. 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. The epistle takes us from eternity to eternity, in contemplation of the divine. Ephesians chapter 1 kjv king james version romans 10. This set has 50 questions taken from ephesians chapter 1. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. To gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. He blesses god for calling the gentiles to the adoption of children by jesus christ, by whose sacrificial death both they and the jews find redemption, ephesians 1. When the word says we are part of his body, it means that literally. Share as much of it with the group as you find helpful. Ephesians chapter 1 summary archives the devotional denthe.
I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same. Oct 01, 2017 how to study the biblebook of ephesians. Questions for ephesians chapter 1 flashcards quizlet. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. In the first chapter of ephesians, the apostle paul reminded the church of. David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Featuring daywind writers john darin rowsey and karen peck. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full.
This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Ephesians chapter 1 summary archives the devotional. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. In ephesians chapter 1 we learn that christians are. With our daytoday failings, its easy for us to forget that god is on our side. The last half of the chapter contains pauls first of two prayers that are in.
This is a bibleseven study ephesiansprepared by david m. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ephesians 1. He chose us in him before the creation of the world verse 4, ephesians chapter 1 he predestined us to. Ephesians chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. He does want the blessings and favor of god to fall upon these people. Verse by verse teaching through the book of ephesians. Ephesians chapter 1 answers free online bible study lessons. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. Just as grace was the key word in galatians, it is prominent in all of pauls letters. The book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by the apostle paul while in prison in rome. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others v.
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