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. Pray often through the questions that help people reveal their hearts with oneanother. In addition to the divine beauty and power we find in ephesians, this epistle also provides pauls most direct address about the life that emerges from a disciple of jesus. We should pray for the persons for whom we give thanks.
In addition to restoring the sacred names yahweh and yahshua, this unique bible has in depth book introductions, genealogical section for important life events, thousands of eyeopening study notes, cross references, instructional charts, a topical reference, strongs numbering and the strongs hebrew and greek dictionaries. 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. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. The excerpt below will give you an indication to the depth of thought and careful. Ephesians 16 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the. In addition to restoring the sacred names yahweh and yahshua, this unique bible has indepth book introductions, genealogical section for important life events, thousands of eyeopening study notes, cross references, instructional charts, a topical reference, strongs numbering and the strongs hebrew and greek dictionaries.
The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. 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. As you study the book of ephesians, reflecting on the love and power of god, as well as the change that salvation has brought to your soul, you will find joy and peace in your daily life. The holy spirit forbade paul, on his second missionary journey, to enter the province of asia where ephesus was the prominent center. The worthy of the calling bible study is a free 31 day online bible study of the book of ephesians written by sarah koontz, its convenient for the busy professional as it only takes 15 minutes per day and a mobile device. Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest books in terms of word countonly 6 chapters and 155 versesit is perhaps the most applicable to todays culture. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version.
Ephesians bible study book includes smallgroup experiences for six sessions, weekly individual study opportunities, applicable scripture, how to use this study, and tips for leading a group. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Read and study ephesians 6 in the king james version hi. Becoming immersed in the epistle the epistle to the ephesians. Restoration study bible online yahwehs restoration ministry. If youre unable to do anything else provided in your bible study book during a certain week, try to. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. These small group studies of ephesians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. 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. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. To really jump ahead in your study of ephesians, complete our how to study a book of the bible lesson using ephesians as your subject.
Bible study questions on ephesians and philippians introduction. Our apostle blesses god for what he had done for them, and then he prays that he would do more for them. Ephesians 16 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by. Gods grace, our position in christ, christ as the mediator 314. Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest in terms of word count only 6 chapters and 155 verses it is perhaps its most applicable to todays culture. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. A study guide blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus. Read the short background information for ephesians below. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. This study presents introductory information about the epistle to the ephesians followed by nineteen lessons devoted to an indepth study of the biblical text. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in.
Acts 19, but may have been intended as a circular letter to be read by neighboring churches. Fair use notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106a, the fair use of a ed work, including such use by. 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 is the great church epistle, intended for all churches irrespective of geography, for the church is one body and its location is in the heavenlies.
In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Ephesians 3 king james version kjv 3 for this cause i paul, the prisoner of jesus christ for you gentiles, 2 if ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of god which is given me to youward. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. Here are some scripture pictures from the book of ephesians that you will prayerfully be blessed by. Disciple for life smallgroup bible studies include a daily reading plan for each week. 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. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Making time in a busy schedule to focus on god through his word is a vital part of the christian life. You will be given a list of question which you should read. This bible study is in depth but uses plain english that everyone can understand. Pastors use this study, as do new believers and even nonchristians.
The most beautiful letter, the most beautiful words that have ever been penned by any human being but as we sit this evening and study these magnificent words, as we read them, we say that they are not. The bible mentions being in christ, in him or in whom 4 times. 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. You too can experience the amazing truths found in the book of ephesians. The best method for study is to first click on the link to the introduction to learn about james and his writing. If youre unable to do anything else provided in your bible study book during a certain week, try to spend a few minutes in gods word. These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 3 kjv for this cause i paul, the prisoner of. Verses 1523 we have come to the last part of this chapter, which consists of pauls earnest prayer to god in behalf of these ephesians. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ.
Pauls letter to the ephesians 4 finally, you will see that i attempt to ask some questions that will help your group grow in depth together as they grow deeper in their understanding of christ. 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. Ephesians 16 king james version kjv 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. You will also desire to follow the exhortation paul made to the ephesians. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Scripture pictures from the book of ephesians amazing facts. Bible study online versebyverse bible study and biblical commentary.
This study presents introductory information about the epistle to the ephesians followed by nineteen lessons devoted to an in depth study of the biblical text. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 36. My prayer is that the teaching of this letter will open our minds and hearts to a higher view of god so that we may begin to understand the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of god. Ephesians is the 49th book of the bible and can be found in the new testament. Ephesians chapter 3 18 may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height. Ephesians chapter 1 kjv king james version romans 10. 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.
If you dont wish to do your study online at simply choose a chapter from the links below to start your ephesians bible study book of ephesians chapter one chapter one of ephesians tells us that we are spiritually blessed. This bible study is indepth but uses plain english that everyone can understand. Ephesians our blessings in christ importance this epistle was evidently addressed to the church in ephesus cf. The student will begin by exploring a portion of ephesians with the help of a series of exploratory questions. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. 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 among all the churches in asia minor and was simply. Keep a notebook handy with pencil to jot down questions, ideas and applications as you study ephesians. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. 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. The epistle to the ephesians study compiled by warren doud.