Curtis vaughn says it is considered by many people to be the greatest of pauls writings. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. See more ideas about book of ephesians, bible verses and word of god. While it is true that this book of six chapters is a treatment of the design and destiny of the church, we must be careful to observe that the. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, once the most popular commentary, is favored by christians of many denominations hi, sign out. Someone has spoken of pauls habit of going off at a word. If so, what difference does that make for how we read the bible. 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. 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. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons.
We need to see our position in christ, seated with him in heavenly places, before. The epistle to the ephesians chapter three objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the mystery so long hidden that is now revealed, and the role of the church 2 to examine pauls prayer for the ephesians enablement, what it means for us today summary in this chapter paul reminds his readers of gods grace that has been shown. Ephesians overview dummelows commentary on the bible. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Ephesians 3 is the third chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the. A look at the book of ephesians discipled by the grace. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. Ephesians 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. We continue in our verse by verse bible study through the book of ephesians on. The book of ephesians clearly leaves its mark among other bible books by displaying the powerful impact of the gospel of christ jesus in the individual and corporate life of believers. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. This letter, along with pauls letter to the colossians was delivered by pauls faithful fellowservant, tychicus. Read all of ephesians 3 the whole of chapter 3 is a parenthesis unfolding the mystery. A believers power ephesians 3 january 29, 20 by kelly henderson this lesson is the third in the series teaching from the book of ephesians emphasizing the importance of a personal daily quiet time with god.
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. Ephesians 3 niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles bible. Ephesians 3 new king james version nkjv the mystery revealed. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians.
For this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me for you. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. Ephesians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 1 part 3 book 36 ephesians 1. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Ephesians 3 niv bible for this reason i, paul, the. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. Introduction the epistle to the ephesians, along with those letters to the philippians, the colossians, and philemon, is a christological epistle. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. She was the most frightening teacher a student could imagine. The book of ephesians week six workbook eeonline biblestudy. When youre at the point of giving up and giving in, would it make a difference if you knew that the same power that raised christ jesus from the dead was working for you. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives.
Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. Lloydjones stresses here the importance of there now being. Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. James brooks on ephesians 3 there is nothing in the new testament commanding a follower of christ to tithe.
The first half of the letter focuses on the ephesians calling. Careful examination unfolds the grandeur and the glory of the person and work of our lord jesus christ. The book of ephesians is a goldmine full of great, grand and glorious truths. Look at the book watch john piper mark the text on the screen, and learn to study the bible for yourself.
The apostle sets forth his office, and his qualifications for it, and his call to it. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3.
This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Eight of these book are letters to local churches like the one in ephesus. Ephesians 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. We have all met perfectionist types who demand absolute attention as well as. The 2015 rightnow conference focuses on three areas of jesus leadership to. His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of god should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, ephesians 3. Ephesians 3 for this reason i, paul, a prisoner of. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. Ive 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 im studying through the book itself. The alps of the new testament and the third heaven epistle. His goal is to help you not only see what he sees, but where he sees. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. God says h e loves a cheerful giver,not a cheerful tither.
E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. To the saints who are in ephesus, and c are faithful 1 in christ jesus 2 d grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ spiritual blessings in christ. If you feed people things that the bible does not say. Free sermon book of ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. We continue in our verse by verse bible study in the book of ephesians on wednesday nights with pastor gino geraci at calvary south denver in littleton co. A prayer for the ephesians for this reason i kneel before the father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. Stop lying on god and telling people that tithing and giving an offering is the same thing.