The book of ephesians chapter 1

The apostles salutation to the church, ephesians 1. He does want the blessings and favor of god to fall upon these people. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. In ephesians chapter 1 we learn that christians are. Feel free to use, copy and modify these free bible study questions as needed. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. Ephesians 1 1 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.

The reason is that the book of ephesians lets us see how important we are to god. The book of ephesians is a beautiful revelation of the church and the spiritual blessings we have in christ jesus. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing.

Welcome to the first of six studies on the book of ephesians. Ephesians 1 is the first chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. Ephesians chapter 1 in the greek verses 314, comprise one sentence and encompass the past, present, and future of gods eternal purpose for the church. And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. Ephesians 1 esv greeting paul, an apostle of christ bible. Apr 09, 2011 according to tradition, ephesians was written by paul when he was a prisoner in rome, around ad 62.

Just as grace was the key word in galatians, it is prominent in all of pauls letters. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. The spirit is the guarantee of the believers future heavenly hope ephesians 1. Ephesians chapter 1 free online bible study lessons.

Paul uses the law of equivalences to establish the inseparable connection between gods grace and mans responsibility to keep his divine laws. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. He blesses god for calling the gentiles to the adoption of children by jesus christ, by whose sacrificial death both they and the jews find redemption, ephesians 1. Ephesians 1 nrsv salutation paul, an apostle of christ. Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by apostle paul while he was in prison in rome around ad 62, but more recently, it has been suggested that it was written between ad 80 and 100 by another writer using pauls name and style. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The design appears to be to strengthen the ephesians in the faith of christ, and to give exalted views of the love of god, and of the dignity and excellence of christ, fortifying their minds against the scandal of the cross. This letter is one of pauls four imprisonment letters.

There is no reference to ephesus, or to any individuals, despite acts recording that paul spent a long time there. Ephesians 16 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. The other prison letters are philippians, colossians which contain 78 of the 155 verses found in ephesians with only slight variation, and philemon. Paul further describes the inheritance of believers ephesians 1. This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. To the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus.

Paul explains the mystery of the church and gives practical insight into living as believers. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. He does this in the form of praise, directed at god. 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. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. He shows that it was through the great abundance of gods wisdom and goodness that the gentiles were called into a state of salvation, and that. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Ephesians chapter 1 this is the first of six bible study worksheets one for each of the six chapters of the book of ephesians. 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. Pauls readers shared in this inheritance when they heard and believed in the gospel ephesians 1. There is no reference to ephesus, or to any individuals, despite acts recording that. 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. 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.

Paul spent more time there than any other city about three years. Spiritual blessings in christfrom paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Ephesians chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary on. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus.

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. It was written around 60ad during pauls house arrest in rome. To gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. The following section explains more of this mighty power and what it did. And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him that filleth all in all. To the saints who are in ephesus, and are faithful. 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. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ephesians 1. However, ephesians is generally believed not to be by paul it is a deuteropauline epistle. I am writing to gods holy people in ephesus, who are faithful followers of.

Ephesians according to tradition, ephesians was written by paul when he was a prisoner in rome, around ad 62. He is far above everything, in his power, dominion, and might. Next chapter of ephesians the book of ephesians, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of ephesians, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Ephesians 1, international childrens bible icb the bible app.

It is believed to be an encyclical or circular letter, which means that it was a. This exposition consisted of readings from 1 corinthians. Free sermon book of ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. Ephesians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to.

True peace, just like true grace, comes from the father and the lord jesus christ. 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. He said that jesus is god and he described him as superior to all other things which are under him. In the book of ephesians chapter 1 verse 4 says that we are a chosen people by god, even before god created the world. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others v. The hypothesis of the book of ephesians is found at chapter 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. Chapter 1 establishes pauls view on the value of our salvation in christ, and the blessings we obtain from it. Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Ephesians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Martyn lloydjones 18991981 was a welsh evangelical minister who preached and taught in the reformed tradition.

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the. The book of ephesians is one of pauls prison letters, written during his time under house arrest in rome acts 28. David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune god, the father, the son, and the holy spirit, on behalf of the believer. All too often those who teach from this book bypass all the foundational instruction and go directly to the closing chapter. Jun 16, 2011 the book of isaiah kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 23 duration. In ancient greek the language paul originally wrote in, ephesians 1. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ephesians 1. His principal ministry was at westminster chapel, in central london, from 19391968, where he delivered multiyear expositions on books of the bible such as romans, ephesians and the gospel of john. Half of the teaching in this epistle relates to our standing in christ, and the remainder of it affects our condition.

Ephesians chapters 1 3 wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. Chapter one tells us that as believers we are sealed with the approval of god and that the holy spirit of god wants to dwell. Ephesians chapter 1 discover the 66 books of the bible. Ephesians also contains two of the most memorable passages in the new testament. Chosen by the father verses 46 redeemed by the son verses 712 sealed by the holy spirit verses and 14. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons.

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. As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. What is the meaning of ephesians chapter 1 answers. Ephesians 1 new revised standard version nrsv salutation. 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. 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. 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 1. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Just as grace was the key word in galatians, it is prominent.

Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. Ephesians chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary. 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. He has imputed his righteousness to his body, for now we have been bought with a price and therefore no longer our own but all.

In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of. Ephesians, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. To conclude ephesians chapter 1, paul mentioned that jesus would be sitting on the right of the lord. Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus. Mar 30, 2016 verse by verse bible study on through the book of ephesians, covering chapter 1 and verses one to thirteen by robert breaker. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Paul asked these things because they were important to ask for. Ephesians 2 niv bible as for you, you were dead in. It is pauls outline of gods master plan for salvation. Commentary for ephesians 1 this epistle was written when st.

Book summary ephesians reveals to us the great mystery of the church which is the body of christ. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. To the saints in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. Develop 1 2 questions about this chapter that you can ask of the other class members to test their knowledge of the chapter. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3. Prayer introduction one of my favorite books of the bible is the book of ephesians. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. As an opera has an overture, setting the tone for all the melodies that will follow, so ephesians 1.