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Footnotes. (7) Ephesians is the “Waterloo of biblical commentators.” This characterization of Ephesians by E. J. Goodspeed 7 suggests to us that this book has proven to be greater than the minds of those who have studied it. He wrote it to people in the town called Ephesus. Just received Chuck's "Stuff I've Learned That I'll Never Forget" CD in the mail yesterday. One prominent silversmith, Demetrius, who made implements for the worship of Artemis, found his business suffering greatly because people were converting to Christianity. The *apostle Paul wrote this letter when he wasin a prison in Rome. Context and Background of Ephesians Ephesians has been called a literary masterpiece, as well as an important instructional manual for the church and its people on unity, Christian living, and prioritizing ⦠The book of Colossians is very similar to that of Ephesians, in fact both books have passages with similar themes and phrases. Ephesians, Theology of. There's nothing you can't handle with Christ's love inside you. ⢠ ⢠ ⢠ ⢠ ⢠If the words of De-metrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by âall Asia and the worldâ (Acts 19:27). Ephesians 1:1 Some early manuscripts do not have in Ephesus. Bible Study The Book of Ephesians. Title: Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon: Understanding the Bible Commentary Series By: Arthur G. Patzia Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 311 Vendor: Baker Books Publication Date: 2011 Dimensions: 8.50 X 5.50 (inches) Weight: 1 pound ISBN: 0801047390 ISBN-13: 9780801047398 Series: Understanding the Bible Commentary Stock No: WW047398 Download. Ephesians is one of those books which, like the God of whom it speaks, is beyond the grasp of the finite minds of men. 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 Scriptures—particularly the … (1) In each book half is doctrinal and half practical. ; Ephesians 1:9 Or us with all wisdom and understanding. Increased maturity benefits the community at large, leading us as Christians to present a more consistent witness to the working of God in our lives as well as protecting us from the harmful divisions and quarrels that have plagued so many communities throughout history. The book of Ephesians is a Prison Epistle (letter written while in prison). The book of Colossians is very similar to that of Ephesians, in fact both books have passages with similar themes and phrases. 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according 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 God’s grace in this world. Survey of Ephesians Book Type: Pauline Epistle. Reconciliation - Ephesians 2:11 -22 Manifold Mystery - Ephesians 3 Unity of the Church - Ephesians 4:1-10 Building the Body - Ephesians 4:10-16 Old Man, New Man - Ephesians 4:17-32 Imitation of God - Ephesians 5:1-14 Wives, Submit Yourselves - Ephesians 5:15 â 33 Children and Slaves - Ephesians 6:1 â 9 Armor of God - Ephesians ⦠The Book of Ephesians is a beautiful revelation of the Church and the spiritual blessings we have in Christ Jesus. Discover more resources related to Ephesians. As a result of the theological realities Christians accept by their faith in God, several practices should follow in their relationships within the church, in the home, and in the world. 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. Paul wrote it about 60-62 A.D. A Simple Study Reference Passage: Ephesians Overview and Outline of Ephesians AUTHOR: Paul the Apostle. The purpose of the book of Ephesians ⦠While Galatians offers instructions particularly Dr. Abel Damina_ Understanding The Book of Ephesians - Part 9.mp4. DATE ⢠LOCATION: Paul wrote his âprison epistlesâ (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon) from Rome in approximately 60-62 A.D.. Dr. Campbell divides the book into logical sections and highlights the key themes and focal points of each passage, concluding each section with practical suggestions on how to preach the text. The others are Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. God the Father planned throughout history for Jesus to create a multi-ethnic ⦠v.35 Direct me in Your commands. I assure you of a depth of truth like no other, a knowledge of who you are in CHRIST and the understanding of what JESUS achieved for you on the cross. chosen by God through the work of Christ, adopted as sons and daughters of God, and brought near to the Father through faith in His Son. In our post “What Is the Church according to the Bible,” we began to look into the church as it’s revealed in the Scriptures. In Understanding Your Blessings in Christ, Elizabeth George leads you through Ephesians to discover practical and fulfilling truths for your journey. 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. Book of Ephesians - Chapter Four-- Chapter four presents principles for the believer's conduct in the world. This overview of the book of Ephesians by R.C. But whereas Colossians focuses on Christ of the Church, Ephesians focuses on the Church of Christ. During his time in this city that housed the famous temple to the Greek goddess Artemis, Paul saw many converted to faith in Jesus Christ and many others who opposed his preaching in the synagogues and homes. 15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord ⦠This has been an incredibly rewarding and insightful time in my personal study. Many Christians feel frustrated because they donât grow spiritually. © 2021 Insight for Living Ministries. In our common “pick and choose” reading method where we flip open the Bible, read a passage, and then jump somewhere else, we often miss the importance of the flow, tone, and message of what an author is saying. So after laying out profound theological truths in the first half of the book, Paul made his purpose clear: he expected that this community of faith would walk in accordance with its heavenly calling (Ephesians 4:1). The *temple of thegoddess (female god) Diana (or Artemis) was there. The reason is that this letter details the work of CHRIST like no other one does. Summary of the Book of Ephesians. 3:7,13; 4:1; 6:19â20).Some have taken the ⦠Because the ⦠We learn how to walk worthy in the unity of the Spirit with faith and knowledge. Pauline authorship of Ephesians does not appear to have been doubted in the early church. The latter half of Ephesians makes clear that spiritual growth occurs primarily in community with others, iron sharpening iron (Proverbs 27:17). 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. Once you grasp the essence of the book to the Ephesians other Bible books will become more open to you. Whenever we don’t understand the purpose of something, we are prone to misuse it. It is included among … Unlike several of the other letters Paul wrote, Ephesians does not address any particular error or heresy. We also discuss ⦠It is listed among Paul's letters in the early manuscripts and cited as such by early Christian authors such as Irenaeus (Against Heresies 5.2.3), Clement of Alexandria (Stromateis 4.65), and Tertullian (Against Marcion 5.11.17; 5.17.1).). Colossians aims at presenting the head of the church (Christ), Ephesians focuses on the body of Christ (the Church). v.34 We need to ask God to give us understanding of His Word so that 23 Full PDFs related to this paper. For a brief time at the end of his second missionary journey, and then for more than two years on his third missionary journey, Paul ministered to the church at Ephesus (Acts 18:18–21; 19:1–41). After all, does it not say in 1:1: âto the saints who are in Ephesusâ? Chuck has a way of saying it the way it is! 8 views. important for those churches overrun with legalism, Ephesians deals with topics at the very core of what it means to be a Christian—both in faith and in practice—regardless of any particular problem in the community. Paul spent the first three chapters of the letter discussing God’s creation of a holy community by His gift of grace in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why did Matthew include so many Old Testament references and prophecies? He was writing to the Jews that Jesus was and is the Kingly Messiah. John Ndhlovu. This is the invisible church of which Christ is the Head. Introduction from the NIV Study Bible | Go to Ephesians Author, Date, and Place of Writing. 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.Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to Paul the Apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as Deutero-Pauline, that is, written in Paul's name by a later author strongly influenced by Paul's thought, probably … conditions and relationships – 2:1 -18 18 v. the foundation – 2:19 -22 25 vi. Paul wrote to the early church in Asia (Ephesus was a major city in Turkey, what was considered Asia at the time) declaring our position in Christ and what that looks like lived out in everyday living. Bruce, in his Commentary on the Book of Acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of Tyrannus: “The Western text in-dicates that Paul had the use of the building from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. Author, Date and Place of Writing. But whereas Colossians focuses on Christ ⦠4 Paulâs Letter to the EphesiansâHow to Understand It However, Paulâs words would have reminded the Ephesian Christians of his warning which he had given them earlier, as reported in Acts 20:17â38. Sign up to receive e-mail from Insight for Living Ministries. A Simple Study Reference Passage: Ephesians Overview and Outline of Ephesians AUTHOR: Paul the Apostle. This wasabout 61 years after the birth of Christ. Paul further describes the inheritance of believers (Ephesians 1:11) which results in the glory of God (Ephesians 1:12). 2 views. The traditional idea, that God deals in one manner with the ⦠It was a busy port and the centre of much trade. Listen to Chuck Swindoll’s overview of Ephesians in his audio message from the Classic series God’s Masterwork. As Chuck was talking, Christ was also talking to my heart. Ephesians 1:2 "Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and [from] the Lord Jesus Christ." The members of this community have been As God's children we have everything we could ever need for daily life. Please note, our website requires JavaScript to be supported. The key personalities of Ephesians are the Apostle Paul and ⦠The Book of Ephesians is an incredible book, rich in the doctrines of God that gives the reader hope, assurance, and the protection theyâll need and weâll need it because the enemy is out there trying to destroy our faith in Christ and abolish our testimony. Dr. Abel Damina_ Understanding The Book of Ephesians - Part 12.mp4. Colossians 4:7–9; Philemon 1:10–12). The Book of Ephesians was very likely written between A.D. 60-63. Please contact us or click here to learn more about how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Insert your name or the name of the person you are praying for in the blank spaces. Ephesians presents the church which is Christâs body. 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. He calls many of these insights âmysteriesââtruths not fully revealed to past generations, but now fully ⦠All rights reserved. Ephesians 1 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2Grace be to you, and peace ⦠Audience â Paul wrote to the network of house ⦠A brief outline enables us to understand the whole book. I’ve been studying the book of Ephesians for a long time now. Enclosed within the Book of Ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of God. I’ve found that when I get confused about a passage, the easiest way to give me a global perspective is to look at my outline and figure out where my passage fits within the larger scope of the book. Author – The Apostle Paul Date – The letter to the Ephesians was written during Paul’s Roman imprisonment between 60 and 62 AD.. Paul the Apostle writes to encourage believers to live well—we've been lifted from the graveyard of sin and called to shout the gospel into the darkened world. Paul explains the mystery of the church and gives practical insight into living as believers. Paul divided his letter to the Ephesians into two clear segments; applying the truths of the first makes possible the actions and lifestyle of the second. Author: Paul is named as the author in Ephesians 1:1. v.37 Turn my eyes and renew my life. v. 36 Turn my heart to Your statutes. All people with this faith—Jews and Gentiles alike—were dead in their transgressions and sins but have been made alive because of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Join the conversation on Facebook or Google+, Filed Under: Bible Studies, How to Study the Bible. over Diana of the Ephesians. One of the benefits of an expositional book study is that it causes you to systematically walk through a book and figure out why certain passages are included. But Paulâs *preaching affected their tr⦠If we are going to properly understand the Book of Ephesians, we need to understand its immediate context. Once you know the main purpose of the book, it is extremely helpful to outline the book. RECIPIENTS ⢠AUDIENCE: scholars have long argued over the audience of Ephesians⦠Paul wrote it about 60-62 A.D. The others were Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. The book of Ephesians is almost certainly one of four epistles that Paul wrote during his first imprisonment. The business people soldmodels of Dianaâs *temple there. 54:25. Paul wrote the letter to the Ephesians to help them grasp God’s great plan for the church. Download PDF. We equip Christians to understand the Word of God and cultivate a passionate love for Jesus that turns the world upside down. 3 views. No doubt the newly founded churches in Ephesus and Asia Minor struggled with a lack of understanding as well and, therefore, were plagued with many of the same issues. that we cannot help but ask ourselves if our lives reflect that reality as they should. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him … Enclosed within the Book of Ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of God. The Book of Ephesians is a survival manual—it equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of Jesus Christ. It often takes several readings (which is also a good thing to do) to craft an outline of the book, titling the main sections with something that makes sense to you. Copyright © 2021 deeperChristian. As a result, Paul's travel companions, Gaius and Aris-tarchus of ⦠A short summary of this paper. Interested in leaving a comment or asking a question? Ephesians Commentary Purpose and Themes. Dr. Abel Damina_ Understanding The Book of Ephesians - Part 11.mp4. Paul wrote the letter to the Ephesians sometime in AD 60–61, around the same time he wrote Colossians and Philemon, as he sent all three letters by the hand of Tychicus, accompanied by Onesimus (Ephesians 6:21; Ephesians: How To Read, Understand, and Study the Book of Ephesians The Bible is an incredible book. Thanks for the good work you do. Both are important for the student of God's Word. For example, the book of Matthew was written by the disciple and former tax collector Matthew. How have you grown in your Christian life since you came to faith in Jesus Christ? the dispensation of the grace of god – 3:1 -13 26 vii. When Christ redeemed us from sin and death, He incorporated all believers into His body. In verse 2 of Ephesians ⦠5 He Ephesians 1:5 The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a legal term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture. This summary of the book of Ephesians provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Ephesians. Ephesians Chapter 1 In the Greek (verses 3-14), comprise one sentence and encompass the past, present, and future of Godâs eternal purpose for the church. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the New Testament. He does want the blessings and favor of God to fall upon these people. Ephesians is the second book we would recommend to a Bible study group to dive into after the book of Mark. It was the capital of the *Roman region calledAsia. Bible Study The Book of Ephesians. (2) Colossians discusses Christ-hood or Christ the head of the church, while Ephesians discusses church-hood or the church as the body of Christ. All rights reserved.Site by Ascendio, Becoming a People of Grace: An Exposition of Ephesians, Swindoll's Living Insights New Testament Commentary: Galatians and Ephesians. An overview of the book by ⦠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. Paul stated that he was a prisoner at the time he wrote the Epistle to the Ephesians (see Ephesians 3:1; 4:1; 6:20). 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. Maturity yields benefits in believers’ moral lives, but it extends far beyond that as well. ephesians introduction 10 outline 10 i. salutation – 1:1, 2 12 ii. The book of Ephesians is a Prison Epistle (letter written while in prison). Ephesus was a big, prosperous harbor city in Asia Minor. v.34 Give me understanding and I will keep and obey Your law. prayer for knowledge and understanding 16 iv. Ephesians is split into two major sections: If you want to understand Ephesians, its important to know why Paul wrote it and how he structured it. I’ve found that as I study through the book, the outline might be tweaked and changed a bit, but this gives me an overview of the book which helps when I’m studying through the book itself. The author identifies himself as Paul (1:1; 3:1; cf. I offer the following commentary and summary for Ephesians in this article. Ephesians and Colossians were probably composed at the same time in Rome. Ephesians and Colossians have a number of parallels. The church is a profound and deeply significant matter in the Bible. Christ-Centered Bible Teaching and Resources. When I understand this purpose, the book of Matthew begins to make sense. Bible Study The Book of Ephesians. One of the apostle Paul’s 13 books, 10th book of the New Testament. DATE • LOCATION: Paul wrote his “prison epistles” (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon) from Rome in approximately 60-62 A.D.. Determining the precise destination for the Ephesian letter would seem like a straightforward matter. A more extensive outline after this one helps understand how the many parts form the whole. The Book of Ephesians is an incredible book, rich in the doctrines of God that gives the reader hope, assurance, and the protection they’ll need and we’ll need it … While Paul was not responding to a particular theological or moral problem, he wanted to protect against future problems by encouraging the Ephesians to mature in their faith. There is not one exhortation in the first three chapters. Paul intended that all who long for Christ-like maturity would receive this writing. Your Christian “walk” (in other words, your daily life) is to be characterized by unity, holiness, love, wisdom, and perseverance in spiritual warfare. People of all nations are united to Christ and to one ⦠Paul wrote to expand the horizons of his readers, so that they might understand better the dimensions of God's eternal purpose and grace and come to appreciate the high goals God has for the church. Have you sat down to study a book of the Bible and found yourself confused about why an author wrote certain things? READ PAPER. RECIPIENTS • AUDIENCE: scholars have long argued over the audience of Ephesians.Some believe that rather than … Furthermore, a study in Ephesians will help to fortify and to ⦠Ephesians, on the other hand, stands at the opposite end of the spectrum as one of Paul’s most formal letters. 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. Because he is trying to convince the Jews (who knew the Old Testament Scriptures well) that Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament and was in fact their long-awaited Messiah. The Spirit is the guarantee of the believer's future heavenly hope (Ephesians ⦠When we are discouraged it can offer us hope, when we’re afraid it can help us feel reassured, and when we’re excited and brimming over with joy, it has the ability to perfectly capture what we want to say. 45:13. Themes in the Book of Ephesians Christ has reconciled the whole of creation to himself and to God the Father. I have discovered that two of the best ways to wrestle with the text from a global perspective (even before I start my paragraph, verse, or word studies) is: Each author is not randomly putting words together because they wanted to publish a book. 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. Thatâs why every one of us needs to armor up and be prepared for a spiritual battle that weâre already in and for the battles yet to come. The key personalities of Ephesians are the Apostle Paul and Tychicus. Go To Ephesians Index. Paul's readers shared in this inheritance when they heard and believed in the gospel (Ephesians 1:13) and were sealed with the Holy Spirit. The harbor has long been filled up and unusable. The first three chapters of Ephesians expound on the very core foundations of faith which we have as believers. However, Paul presented the gift of God in Christ and the benefits we receive so clearly In this post, we’ll continue to discuss the matter of the church by getting into some verses in Ephesians, a book unique in its rich revelation of what the church is in God’s eyes. Ephesians concerns the mystery of the church in the plan of God. Here is my outline for Ephesians. 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