You will receive a periodic newsletter with links to our newest articles and features. 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. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. When will christians receive their resurrection bodies. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ephesians 1. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. 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. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Greek text latin vulgate wycliffe version king james version american.
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. 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. 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. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Ephesians 3 kjv for this cause i paul, the prisoner of. A description of the change in the spiritual position of gentiles as a result of the work of christ. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. The book of ephesians chapter three workbook eeonline biblestudy. 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. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus.
Paul illustrates the church as a complete body of which jesus, though in heaven, is the head, and the elect here on earth comprise the rest of it. It had a harbor that at that time opened into the cayster river see map, p. Viewers may go to for more information on how to obtain personal copies of the alexander scourby narration of the king. The book of ephesians is one of four prison epistles, so titled because they were written by the apostle while he was a roman prisoner in rome at the time they were written. These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians.
Brief summary of ephesians the kjv bible scriptures the content of ephesians according to the kjv bible scriptures contains a short overview of the main subjects, people, events and ancient topics in the following summary of the kjv bible scriptures. Ephesians is book number 49 of the bible and number 10 of the new testament. An introduction to the book of ephesians related media. Ephesians chapter 1 kjv king james version romans 10. The next step is to enter your payment information. An overview of the main events and biblical characters found in ephesians in the bible. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the epistle to the ephesians with an emphasis on practical application.
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. In this ephesians bible study we learn that paul tells of the great privilege of the ephesians. As soon as he did this, there arose a great commotion over diana of the ephesians. 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. Ephesians chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary on. The epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 49 please note we have slowed the speed of the original. Carefully read through and pay close attention to the words used and the different scriptures which are applicable. If this is so, then the book was written to the churches in that reason. No particular problem is raised in the book unlike many of pauls other letters. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. Ephesians chapter 5 kjv king james version we are not to sin as becoming believers christians walkers of light. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution.
This is a selftest on chapters 4 6 of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 2 king james bible kjv book of ephesians bible. The teachers outline and study bible has everything anyone needs to study, lead, or teach a 3040 minute verse by verse bible study or small group. For more than 200 years, biblica, the international bible society, has helped millions of people access and experience gods word. Time in this test is a vital factor so monitor it well. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Verse by verse teaching through the book of ephesians. The book of ephesians kjv audio bible full by alexander. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Eph 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. 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.
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. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. Most of us realize that the unity of the church of god courses through the book of ephesians as a general theme. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. Ephesians study bible online greek hebrew kjv parallel. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Ephesus was the most important city in western asia minor now turkey. 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. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Ephesians 16 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible.
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 book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Some suggest that pauls time in imprisonment enabled him to develop an exalted christology and a high appraisal of the privileges of believers in christ 11. If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. Ephesians these are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Ephesians in the picture study bible the book of ephesians. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. 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 influenced by pauls thought, probably by a loyal. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament.
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 book of ephesians kjv audio holy bible high quality. If we are going to properly understand the book of ephesians, we need to understand its immediate. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Ephesians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of ephesians for bible study or sunday school lessons. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. 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. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ.
Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. 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. Timothy and erastus also spent some time with paul in ephesus, but he eventually sent them on into macedonia acts 19. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. 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. 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. Author although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the. Read our daily devotional, find answers to frequently asked questions, or sign up for our enewsletter. Greetingpaul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god,to the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original.
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. This website has been adfree since 1999 and it will stay that way. An overview if the famous bible stories found in the scriptural text of the book of ephesians contained in this short summary of ephesians. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and. What are some common misconceptions about philippians 4. Jun 20, 2015 the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 49 please note we have slowed the speed of the original. Bible biblestudytools video what is the purpose of the book of ephesians.
The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. In any case, we can be sure that paul was clarifying the teaching of christ, the church, salvation and sanctification for these saints. Dec 07, 2017 the book of ephesians read by alexander scourby. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. We have been resurrected to life, as it were, so that there will be a change in the kind of life we live due to god being at work in us. Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy.