To really jump ahead in your study of ephesians, complete our how to study a book of the bible. Feel free to make copies of this for your personal use. Epistle to the ephesians read the bible online bible study tools. In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 36, redeemed by the son vs 712, and sealed by the holy spirit vs and 14. This book is divided into 12 lessons, each of which contains the full niv text of the scripture passage, several study and discussion questions, and a versebyverse commentary. Our bible does not include an epistle called a letter to the laodiceans, but many have felt that it is the same one we call the letter to the ephesians. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. The book of ephesians is easily broken into two sections.
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. The prison epistles of the apostle paul, by gene taylor. Perhaps the greatest of all points paul makes in this book is the fact that it is by grace you have been. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Challenge the status quo of our culture and even some churches by encouraging your group to live more purely the essential convictions of christianity. This letter to the ephesians ought to bring us very close to christ. The uniqueness of ephesians among the epistles mark dever. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. In the new man there is peace between jew and gentile and there is peace with god. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends.
Also focusing on unity holiness, sub mission, and steadfastness. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. A bible study of ephesians study joyce meyer ministries. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. Picture study bible ephesians bible history online. 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. Over the years i have been asked if i had any other books of the bible that are explained like the one for the book of revelation which took a year to complete.
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. Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. In this 12lesson indepth study you will engage with what it means to be reconciled to god, how that is possible, and the. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. If you are leading this study on ephesians, i would encourage you to complete our guide for bible study leaders. Beginning saturday, april 25, 2020, through may 30, we will be hosting a new bible study on the book of ephesians. Many expositors consider this the highest peak of scriptural truth, the very apex of bible revelation. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the bible. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians.
The reason is that the revelation of john the last book in the bible. 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. Epistle to the ephesians read and study the bible online. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in. The kindle version has a different format than the book, so during bible study we are always at a loss as to what section our small group is discussing. Gospel glimpses, whole bible connections, theology, practice, and more. The author of ephesians claims to be the apostle paul with personal knowledge of his readers. All believers are gathered together into one new man. These studies will guide you through this lifechanging book of the bible and give you practical application to help you grow in your faith, gain. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. These studies will guide you through this lifechanging book of the bible and give. Ephesians bible study a bible study of ephesians lifeway.
Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Keep a notebook handy with pencil to jot down questions, ideas and applications as you study ephesians. This epistle was not written to a specific church and could be themed the church, the fullness of christ. In this study of ephesians, joyce has included material that will help you walk through each chapter and sometimes, verse by verse. So, together with a bible to look up crossreferences, you have everything you need for your journey of discovery in ephesians. Liberalism also says that ephesians is so high it is beyond us. 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 sent first to believers in ephesus. If you are leading a group through this bible study, watch this short training post. An introduction to the book of ephesians related media.
The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. I wouldnt recommend the kindle version unless you are doing your own individual study of ephesians. Ephesians, lifechange bible study christian books, bibles. Includes the complete text of the new english translation of the ephesian letter, with questions for each section of the book. Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest books. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. In this bible study participants will be encouraged to apply gods word to your life. Old testament books of the bible index new testament books of the bible index the book. The deeper christian bible study series on ephesians is an indepth versebyverse study of pauls letter to the ephesians. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. This versebyverse study of ephesians, looks at a fuller need for christ.
Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds. Ephesians is one of the most encouraging books in the bible. 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. Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest books in terms of word count, it is perhaps the most applicable to todays culture. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Two books of the bible which the critic says cannot be understood are ephesians and revelation.
A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Wholeness for a broken world, lifeguide scripture studies 9780830830121 by andrew t. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. In the book of ephesians, we learn how the gospel creates a new multiethnic, covenant family of god, and affects our story and how we live every day as a body of new humanity unified in love.
Enjoy and reflect on these blessings as they are explained here in the first chapter of the book of ephesians. Book of ephesians discover the 66 books of the bible. Read and study ephesians in the original language with the interlinear study bible on. Encounter ephesians, and get swept up into the story of jesus. The author claims to be paul in the opening address much like. 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, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. Ephesians with book summary interlinear study bible. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people.
There may be two purposes for paul having written the book of ephesians. A study guide blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. This deep, spiritual letter discusses our position in christ, the body of christ, salvation by grace through faith, our christian inheritance, unity of the church, prayer, ministry, ethical right living, and instructions to fathers, husbands, wives, children, masters, employees, and employers. The following steps will be helpful in getting the most from your ephesians bible study. 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. If the people of your city, of your school, of your family are going to hear the gospel, its going to be from your mouth. This verse could be rendered, he lavished upon us this grace which consists in all sorts of wisdom and prudence or. Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter bible. Ephesians macarthur bible studies and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle.
Here are all of the main inductive tools you need to complement the ephesians study or you to use to get the most out of your bible studies. To supplement the nkjv i decided to read the scripture from my john maxwell leadership bible nkjv scripture is supported by maxwells thoughts on biblical. 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. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. Bible study questions on ephesians and philippians introduction. A bible study on ephesians for women folmar, keri on. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. This web page contains lesson plans for a tenweek bible study. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a.
Gods word for you is a free bible study site committed to bringing you teaching and studies firmly grounded in the bible, and the bible s answers to your questions. 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. Ephesians bible study courses the book of ephesians 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. A study of pauls epistle to the ephesians developed by matt hennecke. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Read the short background information for ephesians below. The message of ephesians capitol hill baptist church. The reason is that the revelation of john the last book in the bible begins with letters to the seven churches of asia, the first being to ephesus and the last to laodicea. In my first pastorate, i started preaching the book of ephesians in my. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Liberalism says that revelation is just a conglomerate of symbols that no one can decipher. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study. Ephesians bible studies the gospel of john and the book. It examines the truths about a believers new identity of christ.