Ephesians about these expository bible studies on ephesians. The augustinian monk and professor of new testament at the university of wittenberg, who wrote that paraphrase of psalm 46 on october 31, 1517, went to the castle church door in wittenberg. New testament summaries and outlines gracelife ministries. Pay particular attention to pauls flow of argumentation. Martyn lloyd jones exposition of the epistle to the ephesians, i have been encouraged with a number of convictions that the dr and i share. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all.
The first three chapters focus a lot on the identity of. Read ephesians 6 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. A brief outline enables us to understand the whole book. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. There has been some debate about whether this book was written to the ephesians or was a circular letter to various churches, because not all manuscripts include the words in ephesus. Paul examines the source of our blessings, the scope of our blessings, and the sphere of our blessings in this letter. He compares the church to a temple and explains the great. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Before we close this introduction to ephesians, it may be helpful to consider the following outline of the book as presented in the bible exposition commentary. Then we can learn all that he wanted us to know about jesus christ. The book of ephesians purpose and outlines shows why paul wrote this epistle and how he developed his messsage. Pauls epistle to the ephesians is possibly best known for its description of the christians armour. Aug 04, 2017 excellent book, with strong and very sound theology.
We come tonight to the end of our study of the book of ephesians. Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once the metropolis of that part of the world. Ephesians executable outline study resources blue letter bible. Ephesians 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Aug 26, 2016 exposition on the book of ephesians by apostle joshua selman nimmak koinonia eni. The warren wiersbe bible study series 9780781445689 by warren w. This eightvolume set displays the respected authors elegant style and probing exegesis. The ancient city was situated at the mouth of the river cayster, on the shore of the aegean sea, about 50 miles south of smyrna. Ephesians commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The church of christ needs a renewal of bible exposition. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Sermon outlines on ephesians alliterated, expository. So often we can identify with the ethiopian eunuch who had trouble understanding the prophet isaiah acts 8. Exposition on the book of ephesians by apostle joshua selman nimmak koinonia eni.
Could you explain the connection between our spiritual deadness and gods grace, as presented in ephesians 2. Bible book as a foundation for further study, teaching, or preaching. The idea of this verse is that god gave gifted men to prepare gods people for building up his bodynamely. The outlines convey the content of the book with great detail and full thoughts so that one sees clearly how the biblical text both flows and divides. We hope that you will come to know and love him deeply. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 6 and more. 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. 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. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article.
Read introduction to ephesians 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of christ. Murrays notes on the greek text are indispensible for reading ephesians in its original language. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. I think most believers really dont believe that we are engaged in battle with an unseen, yet very powerful enemy. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i. The book of ephesians grace given and grace applied an.
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. It is a section of scripture that has lastingly influenced many believers throughout church history. Research key questions regarding the background of the book authorship, composition, purpose, etc. It paints the picture of the believer in the heavenlies with jesus christ and focuses on the believers true position in christ jesus. Reading along in the be complete commentary is not necessary but can greatly enhance your understanding of the book. His introduction to the tenth book of the new testament covers its content and form, its relationship to colossians, the time and place of its writing, and its intended audience. Sermon outlines on ephesians alliterated, expository sermon. The argument against ephesians authenticity, however, rests exclusively on internal evidence, for as even kummel admits, without question ephesians was extraordinarily well attested in the early church. These expository bible studies on the book of ephesians cover a letter that is regarded by many as a summary of the apostle pauls writings dealing with his most important teachings.
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. Lloydjoness much loved series on ephesians is one of the most complete commentaries on that book. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Exposition of ephesians, william hendriksen, baker book house, pp. Call gods people to live in light of our heavenly calling in christ.
Apostle joshua selman exposition on the book of ephesians. Summary page for preaching outline and commentary on the book of ephesians including big idea statement and some notable quotes. Theme the letter describes gods plan for mans salvation, with emphasis on the role of the church. The church has long accepted that paul was the author of the letter to the ephesians. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors, designed to. Sermons on ephesians first presbyterian church, jackson. Ephesians 6 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Having presented gift categories in verse 11, paul now gave the purpose behind those leadership gifts. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary.
He introduced a new book that book was the new testament. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. The idea of this verse is that god gave gifted men to prepare gods people for building up his bodynamely, the building up of the corporate. The book of ephesians grace given and grace applied an introduction and outline authorship. In addition to calling his readers to walk in unity ephesians 4. As we have moved through the final verses of the book of ephesians, we have been dealing with the issue of spiritual warfare.
E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. The book of ephesians outline as shown below from the wycliffe bible commentary. Doctrine occupies the greatest portion of the book of ephesians. If you have your bibles, id invite you to turn with me to the book of ephesians, chapter two. The holy spirit used matthew to accomplish three important tasks in the writing of his gospel. T he wiersbe bible commentaryhad a modest beginning in 1972 when victor books pub lished my commentary on 1 john and called it be real. One of the chief reasons has to do with the use of certain words and phrases that are taken to. Doctrinal, chapters 1 3 the heavenly calling of the church vocalization a. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The theme for the book of ephesians is the christians riches in christ. An outline of ephesians intended to enhance and assist your study of gods holy word his letter to you.
The book of ephesians can be divided into two main sections that can help us figure out pauls argumentation and main point in the letter. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. 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. The letter is a reminder to the churches in asia to live out their faith in the light of the redemption unveiled by god. 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. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true. An exposition of the book of ephesians paperback august 4, 2017 by david r. Sermons from ephesians sermon outlines based on the epistle to the ephesians mark a. 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 ministered to the church at ephesus acts 18.
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 involvement of the church. Andersons interpretation and description of our position and condition as it relates to our salvation is easy for a layman like me to understand and comprehend. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same. The epistle to the ephesians harley howard the letter of paul to the ephesians is undoubtedly one of the greatest letters in the entire bible. Book of ephesians outline free online bible study lessons. Dec, 2008 ephesians is a profound book, and our own dr. Put on the full armor of god so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. 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. If you have your bibles, id invite you to turn with me to. 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. Sproul looks at the main issues raised in ephesians. As you read the pages of scripture, ask yourself, what does this passage tell me about god.
These bible book outlines are intended to assist you as you study gods wor d. If a bible reader were to jump from malachi into mark, or. The author except for the pastorals, ephesians has the worst credentials for authenticity, in critical circles, among all of pauls epistles. Main idea of passage at one point in time, everyone lived as a sinner. One expressed purpose of the book is that we might know what are the riches of the glory of. Dec 01, 2015 read introduction to ephesians 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of christ, having presented gift categories in verse 11, paul now gave the purpose behind those leadership gifts. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. Doctrinal, chapters 1 3 the heavenly calling of the church vocalization. The fact that paul is writing about wealth would be significant to his readers, because ephesus was considered the bank of asia. Paul founded a church, and which for a time flourished gloriously, was not the ancient ephesus. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. I think most believers really dont believe that we are engaged in battle. A great, and true interpretation of what god offers to believers with his free grace.
A more extensive outline after this one helps understand how the many parts form the whole. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. These verses are a classic example of how the apostle paul wrote on the doctrine of salvation, and they establish a bedrock of truth upon which rests everything we can know about how we are saved and why we are saved. 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 to the ephesians introduction author the apostle paul 1. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a.
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