Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death. Recognition of this on the part of wives makes compliance more palatable ephesians, p. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our.
In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Mar 31, 2020 what are the unsearchable riches of christ. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. By reading these letters, the believers gain an insight into the deeper mystery of the dying, resurrection and purpose of christ. Covering topics such as living in gods will and receiving peace no matter the circumstances, the book of ephesians reveals the magnitude of every christians inheritance. What would the saints of ephesus understand as they read this letter that paul was writing to them. With its dual focus on christ and the church, as well as its careful presentation of doctrine and duty, ephesians points the way to true christian living and victory in a sinembattled world. The central organizing theological idea in ephesians is that through christs atoning work god has mightily brought about the churcha new humanity, i. Ephesians 1 new english translation net bible salutation. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. In live abundantly, bible teachers lenya heitzig and penny pierce rose challenge you to dig deep into the book of ephesians to find the spiritual treasure god has for you. Verse 1 christ has chosen us to sit with him in the heavenly places 2. In this helpful volume, pastor hughes provides an engaging treatment of. The sacred secret that christ revealed to paul is described in chapters one and two of the book of ephesians. Headship and authority carry responsibility with them. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. This is more than any other book in the new testament. 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.
Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a loyal. Doctrine occupies the greatest portion of the book of ephesians. The book of ephesians is a masterpiece of revelation that bridges the principles of grace and obedience into one solid irremovable form. 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. The church of jesus christ, in which jew and gentilearemadeone,isacreationofthefather, through the son, in the holy spirit, decreed from eternity, and destined for eternity. Summary of the book of ephesians summary of hebrews. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. The study of ephesians page 3 outline of ephesians 1.
This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. Whether you are a longtime lover of the word of god, hungering for a deeper walk with christ, or a new christian and reading the bible seems overwhelming, revealed in ephesians. Colossians aims at presenting the head of the church christ, ephesians focuses on the body of christ the church. What does it mean to speak the truth in love ephesians 4.
Feb 07, 2015 the book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. Covering topics such as living in gods will and receiving peace no matter the circumstances, the book of ephesians reveals the magnitude of every christians inheritance, a gift exceedingly abundantly above. He saw him as john did in the book of revelation as sitting on his throne. Tell how paul expressed his deep humility and tell why he took this view. Paul the apostle writes to encourage believers to live wellweve been lifted from the graveyard of sin and called to shout the gospel into the darkened world. Ephesians sets forth what no other book of the new testament describes so completely the nature of the body of christ, which is the true church.
The mystery of who i am in christ is an exhilarating indepth, inductive study to reveal the hope of your calling in christ jesus. Christ was not known in previous generations, but was now revealed by. Ephesians 1 net salutation from paul, an apostle of. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. 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. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. But whereas colossians focuses on christ of the church, ephesians focuses on the church of christ. He has united these reconciled individuals in one body, the church.
Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Sabbath school study hour helping you get the most out of your sabbath school quarterly every week. David guzik commentary on ephesians 3, where paul explains to the church the. In light of these two great reconciliations, christians worldwide are empowered to live a new life of light and love. The ancient city was situated at the mouth of the river cayster, on the shore of the aegean sea, about 50 miles south of smyrna.
Ephesians 3 leb the mystery of christ revealed on 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. The book of colossians is very similar to that of ephesians, in fact both books have passages with similar themes and phrases. What does the bible mean when it says in your anger do not sin ephesians 4. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws are thoroughly revealed in the old testament. Aug 31, 20 with its dual focus on christ and the church, as well as its careful presentation of doctrine and duty, ephesians points the way to true christian living and victory in a sinembattled world. Put on the full armor of god so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes.
From chapter 1 to 6, in that order, you will read about. 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. His understanding, his insight into the hidden things of christs salvation. 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. Paul intended that all who long for christ like maturity would receive this writing. Paul says that his being made a minister or servant of the mystery of christ the gospel was according to what. In this helpful volume, pastor hughes provides an engaging treatment of the major themes of ephesians.
Paul also revealed the mystery of christ returning 1 corinthians 15. The city of ephesus was a large commercial port city in asia minor present day turkey located at. Chapter 3 speaks about the mystery of christ revealed ephesians 3. The mercy of god in jesus christ is the high point of all history, and for the past two thousand years gods mercy has been running throughout the world to bring together all kinds of people to form one new family of god. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. When you read this you can perceive my insight into the mystery of christ, which. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. What does it mean that god can do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine in ephesians 3.
Paul is given a revelation which he shares with the ephesians, so that they may have the same enlightenment that was granted him. The message of ephesians for the global church is that in christ god has reconciled to himself all things by his free grace, and in so doing he has enabled humans all over the world to be reconciled with one another. 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 scripturesparticularly the. When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body.
The book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. These words are used nowhere else in the new testament. Just as christ is the saviour of his church, so the husband is to be the protector and physical preserver of his wife. T he book of ephesians is 6 chapters of solid christian teachings. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonline biblestudy. A brief outline enables us to understand the whole book.
Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of ephesians is a beautiful revelation of our spiritual blessings in christ. It is a mystery, yet verse after verse is how i am loved, redeemed, chosen, not a. The city of ephesus was a large commercial port city. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the.
The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Call gods people to live in light of our heavenly calling in christ. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Paul founded a church, and which for a time flourished gloriously, was not the ancient ephesus. Book summary ephesians reveals to us the great mystery of the church which is the body of christ.
Now to the one who is able to do beyond all measure more than all that we ask or think, according to the power that is at work in us, 21 to him be the glory in the. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. A more extensive outline after this one helps understand how the many parts form the whole. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true. Sproul examines these important topics and demonstrates. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Ephesians 3 new king james version nkjv the mystery revealed. What does it mean that jesus christ is the cornerstone. Revealing the mystery of the gospel radically christian. The book of ephesians week six workbook eeonline biblestudy. He has imputed his righteousness to his body, for now we have been bought with a price and therefore no. The mystery secret of christ as is now revealed ephesians 3.
The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. The words in christ are used in ephesians 10 times. This is a mystery not fully known until it was revealed to paul. Ephesians colossians philippians philemon paul remained in ephesus for nearly three years on his 3rd missionary journey. Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once the metropolis of that part of the world. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a. The book of ephesians floral heights church of christ. In chapters, paul shows that the church was foreordained by god, that it has been redeemed, and that jew and gentile have been made one in christ. In the book of ephesians, paul emphasized as he always seemed to do.
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