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. Ephesians major index from biblical foundations for freedom. The letter to the ephesians is one of the most majestic and inspiring statements in the new testament of the good news of what god has done through jesus. We began our study of spiritual warfare last november and this is the 19th. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. The battle instruction concludes with constant prayer 6. Teaching series from ephesians xenos christian fellowship. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. 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. It explores the foundation of your identity, how to build godly relationships and how to combat the evil one in your modern world. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. 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. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament.
The book of ephesians is a treasure full of gods wisdom for living your life. Grace is given to each as christ desires ephesians 4. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. The epistle to the ephesians chapter six objectives in studying the chapter. For a free realplayer download click here the video links use vlc download vlc player here or real player. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. He exhorts and directs christians how to behave themselves in the spiritual warfare with the enemies of their souls. In this series we will explore the depths of the great mystery that has now been revealed. Paul miller, whos written my favorite book on prayer, talks about why prayer is so hard. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. The word of god is so powerful and we need it on a daily basis.
David owens avatar you can defeat your enemy series. David pawson ephesians unlocking the bible youtube. Bruce, the epistles to the colossians, to philemon, and to the ephesians eerdmans, p. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Ephesians lessons for youth every child ministries. Verse by verse through the book of ephesians 2008 click on audio, video or notes to open up the file for each message. A close look at ephesians for youth versebyverse inductive bible study. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Pauls letter to the ephesians church tells christians as much. We always end each training with a sermon on the last passage of the book we study. Praying with all prayer and supplication in the spirit b.
Continuing this series on the book of ephesians, dr. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which i am an ambassador in chains, that i may declare it. Sproul explains how people move from death to life, and the necessary conjunction that. The apostle proceeds in the exhortation to relative duties which he began in the former, particularly he insists on the duties of children and parents, and of servants and masters v. The armor of god, described by the apostle paul in ephesians 6. But if you were to leave home every morning wearing a full suit of armor, you would feel pretty silly.
The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Ephesians 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The sword of the spirit, which is the word of god 2. This series on ephesians contains nine studies which take you progressively through pauls impactive letter to the church at ephesus. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full.
In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 3 6. Although in many lessons the writer or teacher decides on a lesson aim the main teaching he wants the students to get and application how he wants the students to apply the scripture to. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. In parallel, the christians implements are truth, righteousness, the gospel. Thank god for greg brown allowing the holy spirit guide the pen in the purpose to create a bible study class in the format in writings of ephesians. Joyce meyer ministries bookstore ephesians action plan. Verse 18 is strictly speaking not a command, but two participles, praying and staying alert, which are dependent on the imperative stand at the beginning of verse 14 f. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. Then all will go well with you, and you will have a long life on the earth.
As roman guards stood watch, paul penned a powerful letter to. It is therefore critical to understand the nature and calling of the church that we might be effective members of the one body that is called to bear witness to gods grace in this world. This is the first command that has a promise with it. Ephesians 16 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Joyce chose ephesians for the foundational teaching it offers to new believers, as well as the sound spiritual guidance it offers to those growing and maturing in their faith. That being true, how can dead people believe the gospel in order that they may be saved. Sproul examines these important topics and demonstrates why they are. Whenever we dont understand the purpose of something, we are prone to misuse it. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. No doubt the newly founded churches in ephesus and asia minor struggled with a lack of understanding as well. But if paul were writing the book of ephesians today, and comparing our pieces of.
Pray also for me, that whenever i speak, words may be given me so that i will fearles. This is a versebyverse, chapterbychapter audio teaching of this powerful book. We are drawing near the close of our study in pauls great exhortation found in chapter 6 of ephesians, beginning with these words in verse 10. In ephesians, it is the famous armor of god passage. These recordings are offered free of charge, but we welcome donations if you feel led to support the message. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Praying for others from the series mentors in prayer ephesians 3. The context of the immediate passage as well as that of the whole book of 1 corinthians is a. And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and. Here you will learn about the sheer greatness and wonder of your salvation, of gods immeasurable grace, of christian unity in christ, of the lifestyle appropriate for those who are gods wellloved children, and of the total adequacy of christ to protect. As we continue our study of ephesians 6 and spiritual warfare, and although we. 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 apostle paul says in the book of ephesians that people are dead in their sins before they receive the gospel.
Cds and dvd teachings are included, along with a personal study guide that walks you through all six chapters of this important book. Writing, running, and study all take perseverance in my life. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the lords people. Many of the problems plaguing the church today, such as apathy, conflict, spiritual pride, and spiritual abuse, stem from a poor understanding of who the church is in christ and gods purpose for her. This book of ephesians is an anointed insights into gods truth available to the readers through the pen of greg brown. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. The principles inculcated within this passage of scripture are timeless and should be fully integrated into the life of the modern believer. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is involved in christians walking worthily of their calling. If youve found that intercessory prayer isnt easy, that it is labor, struggle, then you share this experience with the apostle paul.
Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Outline of ephesians chapters 1 3 our position in christ what we are before god 1. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. So to put on the belt of truth means not just to read the bible regularly, but to consciously recall and focus on what the bible tells us about jesus and what jesus has given us col. Fighting the spiritual battle in prayer ephesians 6. When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body. Bruce, the epistles to the colossians, to philemon, and to the ephesians. In the book of psalms we get some insight into the approach that david took in praying at all times. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey.
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