Introduction on the book of ephesians on audio

Ephesians introduction commentary commentary critical. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. John calvin called it his favorite book of the bible. Unlike a traditional audiobooks direct narration of a book s text, ephesians. Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once the metropolis of that part of the world. Ephesians introduction commentary commentary critical and. Genesis 67 197982 audio chuck smith the baptism of the holy spirit, pt. Audio lectures features author and professor mark roberts teaching through the book of ephesians in eighteen engaging and challenging lessons. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. In the seventh chapter of the third book of his testimonies, he speaks of the apostle paul writing to the ephesians and then proceeds to quote ephesians 4.

Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. In this book, paul explains who we are in christ, and how to live out who we are. Samuel coleridge called it the most divine composition of man 2. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Wednesday, may 19, 2010 i isagogics the historical background. Modern christians are bombarded with false teachings, such as cultural relativism, universalism, gnosticism, and the prosperity gospel. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Introduction to ephesians bible commentary theology of. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. Based on roberts ephesians commentary in the story of god bible commentary series, lessons tackle the historical distance between the new testament and contemporary culture. We will conclude our introductory study to the book of ephesians by glancing briefly at the extent of the victory wrought by god through paul in asia. The body must be whole and complete, and thats why in ephesians 4 it says, till we all come to the fullness of the stature of christ. The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them.

Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Christ should stand up in full functioning form in his body the church just as he did in his human body in his incarnation. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. God gives us a new identity as we become a new person. We will begin a new on the new testament book of ephesians this morning. The theme of the book, and the title for the series is becoming who you are. The truths of this book have impacted the lives of many saints. Introduction to the book of ephesians robert mclaughlin. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Unlike a traditional audiobooks direct narration of a books text, ephesians. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. But now he has reconciled you by christs physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusationif you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel.

Ephesians is a book that combats this and therefore the letter has been given such titles as the believers bank, the christians checkbook, and the treasure house of the bible. Bible commentaries adam clarke commentary ephesians. Verse by verse through the book of ephesians 2008 click on audio, video or notes to open up the file for each message. In the book of ephesians, the apostle paul highlights christian unity and the need to go on walking in love and to stand firm against the crafty acts of the devil. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Written by the apostle paul, philippians is a book of encouragement and guidance for christians. Its counsel can bring stability to your life and peace to your heart. Praise for spiritual blessings in christ praise be to the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in christ. Writing, as he does in this epistle, on the constitution and prospects of christs universal church, he refers the ephesians, as to personal matters, to the bearer of the epistle, tychicus ephesians 6. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. For a free realplayer download click here the video links use vlc download vlc player here or real player. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf.

Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. Audio lectures includes passagebypassage lessons through the entire book of ephesians. Ephesians is my favorite book in the bible, and this commentary has helped to solidify it in my mind. C categorical doctrine comparing scripture with scripture e exegesis studying the original language in grammar, syntax, and translation.

May god himself, the heavenly father of our lord jesus christ, release grace over you and impart total. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. Introduction to the book of colossians learn religions.

Ephesians 1 the passion translation tpt pauls introduction. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. The below chart will help underline and point out these similarities. The rhetoric of the book of revelation 2009, an introduction to the new testament. First, all they which dwelt in asia heard the word of the lord jesus, both jews and greeks gentiles acts 19.

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. Ii the unity of jews and gentiles through jesus christ. Introduction to the book of ephesians one cannot step over the threshold of this letter into the book of ephesians without being inundated with thoughts of gods mercy and grace. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.

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. Sunday school teacher bill cumbie begins a study on the book of ephesians. It deals, however, not so much with a congregation in the city of ephesus in asia minor as with the worldwide church, the head of which is christ, the purpose of which is to be the instrument for making gods plan of salvation known throughout the universe eph 3. 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. Introduction to ephesians genesis church eureka, mo 63025. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. Book of ephesians esv listen audio bible online bible study tools. The book of ephesians is the apostle pauls letter to the church at ephesus. Arnold highlights four themes that emerge in pauls epistle to the ephesians. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison.

He is the author of over twenty books, including the jewish teachers of jesus, james, and jude 2012, global readings. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Despite the apostle pauls clear preaching on grace, some churches still command good works to earn merit with god. A sri lankan commentary on pauls letter to the galatians 2011, seeing things johns way. Many books and websites promote undeserved attention to angels, ignoring jesus christ as savior of the world. John knox asked that calvins sermons on ephesians be read to him on his deathbed. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the.

Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. For other books, devotionals and bible studies by anne graham lotz. Introduction to ephesians introduction to philippians introduction to colossians introduction to 1 thessalonians. 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 beautiful letter tells christians of their great riches, inheritances, and fullness in jesus christ and in his church. Introduction to the book of ephesians book of ephesians survey. Ephesians is one of the most important doctrinal books among pauls epistles. May 08, 2004 he is the author of over twenty books, including the jewish teachers of jesus, james, and jude 2012, global readings. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. It reads like an academic or devotional book and i highly recommend it. It describes the nature of the church, the ministry of the. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church.