About this, i have three times pleaded with the lord that it might leave me. To conclude ephesians chapter 1, paul mentioned that jesus would be sitting on the right of the lord. This is a selftest on chapters 1 3 of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 2 nkjv by grace through faith and you he.
One expressed purpose of the book is that we might know what are the riches of the glory of. The condition you speak of is a carnal condition,the tilting flesh you refer to. Ephesians 12 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. The book of ephesians, chapter 2 king james version. Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. 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.
The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. In chapter 2 the operation of the power of god on earth, for the purpose of bringing souls into the enjoyment of their heavenly privileges, and thus of forming the assembly here below, is presented, rather than the unfolding of the privileges themselves, and consequently that of the counsels of god. He was not appointed to his office through the intervention of the church or of those who had been apostles before him. The book of ephesians is a beautiful revelation of the church and the spiritual blessings we have in christ jesus. In their commentaries on ephesians, both john macarthur and warren wiersbe talk about hetty green, who was known for a long time as the americas greatest miser. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. Just as grace was the key word in galatians, it is prominent in all of pauls letters. However, ephesians is generally believed not to be by paul it is a deuteropauline epistle.
For this epistle is not directed to the ephesians only, but likewise to all the other churches of asia. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all. The design appears to be to strengthen the ephesians in the faith of christ, and to give exalted views of the love of god, and of the dignity and excellence of christ, fortifying their minds against the scandal of the cross. The same ancient greek verb is used in ephesians 2.
Carefully read through and pay close attention to the words used and the different scriptures which are applicable. According to tradition, ephesians was written by paul when he was a prisoner in rome, around ad 62. There is no reference to ephesus, or to any individuals, despite acts recording that paul spent a long time there. He said that jesus is god and he described him as superior to all other things which are under him. Paul spoke of gods working in them by the same almighty power whereby he raised christ from the dead. We just trust the lord will bless you as we open the word for this lesson, and trust that you will get your bible and study right along with us. Apr 09, 2011 according to tradition, ephesians was written by paul when he was a prisoner in rome, around ad 62. The saints are foreordained to receive the gospelthe gospel is to be restored in the latter daysthe saints are sealed by the holy spirit of promisethey know god and christ by revelation.
Ephesians 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The books of ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon are believed to have been written by paul while he was a prisoner under house arrest in rome a. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of. First, salvation is from sin, which characterizes life before christ. Ephesians 2 new king james version nkjv by grace through faith.
Observe, it is not redemption through his power, it is through his blood. In the first three verses, there is perhaps no clearer statement in scripture on the sinfulness of man apart from christ. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus. Chapter 1 includes a brief introduction ephesians 1. And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 1. Ephesians chapter 1 kjv king james version romans 10. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today. Paul speaks in ephesians about the spirit of wisdom and revelation and the power given to those who believe and trust in the christ. He is gloriously enthroned over every name that is ever praised.
Commentary for ephesians 1 this epistle was written when st. English standard version 1 and you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath. 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. Vision for the church is a 5week internet bible study designed to help christians. You know from this chapter that the power of god was evidenced in the. This is the mighty power 20 that was released when god raised christ from the dead and exalted him to the place of highest honor and supreme authority in the heavenly realm. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Ppt ephesians powerpoint presentation free to download. Paul asked these things because they were important to ask for. To the saints who are at ephesus and in all the adjacent places. True peace, just like true grace, comes from the father and the lord jesus christ.
The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. The following section explains more of this mighty power and what it did. 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. In ephesians chapter 1, you can stand because you realize that your salvation is a part of gods plan, decreed before the earth was created and time even began. Ezeomedo, thou are not far from the kingdom of god.
He does want the blessings and favor of god to fall upon these people. There is no reference to ephesus, or to any individuals, despite acts recording that paul spent a. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. The first chapter in the volume surveys the grecoroman religious practices and beliefs that were common in asia minor, with special. He is far above everything, in his power, dominion, and might. The first chapter was about who god is and what he has done on our behalf. Lesson 2 ephesians 2 members of god s household read ephesians 2. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 1 part 4 book 36 ephesians 1. Ephesians chapter 2 kjv king james version very good mr. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. You know you are part of an eternal plan, and privileged to take part in bringing glory to god.
That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. Sunday school lesson plans sunday school powerpoint. And he hath quickened you in the nineteenth and twentieth verses of the preceding chapter, st. Time in this test is a vital factor so monitor it well. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. Those are not saints, who are not faithful, believing in christ, and true to the profession they make of relation to their lord. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience. This unique title for satan speaks of his authority prince and his realm the air, a way of referring to satans environment. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. What was hidden throughout the ages was revealed to us when christ came.
All christians should put their hope in the great love and power of god as seen. In the state of spiritual death, the only walking, or living, a person can do is according to the course of this world. This set has 50 questions taken from ephesians chapter 1. First, paul describes the spiritual blessings which believers have in christ ephesians 1.
Second, he focuses on thanksgiving and prayer for his readers ephesians 1. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Ephesians 1 commentary the sermon bible commentary. The saints are foreordained to receive the gospelthe gospel is to be restored in the latter. Feel free to use, copy and modify these free bible study questions as needed. Flash cards to memorize the book of ephesians for the new international version niv of the bible. The second chapter is about who we are as a result and how we come together as gods holy people. Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ.
I did not put the questions by verse, because the written test normally has the questions by chap. Questions for ephesians chapter 1 flashcards quizlet. Verse 1 by the will of god not by any merit of my own. Paul explains the mystery of the church and gives practical insight into living as believers. Ephesians 1, the passion translation tpt the bible app. Free sermon book of ephesians martyn lloydjones trust.
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