Ephesians introduction new testament matthew henry. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. The prayer above centered on knowing, not on having, so we do not have because we do not know. In another study, or possibly studies knowing me, i have made mention of the fact that it would be useful for you to go and study the layout of the book of ephesians. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 11. Childrens bible activities online has activity sheets and story guides for virtually every story in the bible ready to download. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. This the book of ephesians bible study summary with the book of ephesians bible study summary facts looks at the book of ephesians bible study summary and asks what is the book of ephesians summary meaning, who does the book of ephesians summary affect, why is the book of ephesians summary important, what is the book of ephesians summary. Ive 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. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing.
Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to bible. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. May 12, 2017 the epistle to the ephesians, additionally called the letter to the ephesians and frequently abbreviated to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. Moving beyond worry and anxiety men of god 118 watching live now. The book of colossians is very similar to that of ephesians, in fact both books have passages with similar themes and phrases. Apr 17, 2009 however, being on something can also be a great thing as well if what you are on will better your life. What is the prophetic anointing 07 march 2020 glory to jesus 451 watching live now. Ephesians 3 niv bible for this reason i, paul, the.
Greear digs into the text of ephesians verse by verse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. The book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by the apostle paul while in prison in rome. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater. Ephesians 1, new international version niv 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. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 3 by kenyanese. Pages public figure abel damina videos understanding the book of ephesians. 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 church has been brought from death to life in christ. Abel damina is the founder and senior pastor of power city international church with headquarters at 98 nwaniba road, uyo, akwa ibom state, nigeria. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version.
The below chart will help underline and point out these similarities. Correctionwisdomforlivingachristianlifepastorchris. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. What to do when faith seems weak and victory lost 1 kenneth e hagin. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 1. Mar 14, 2018 pastor alph lukau live 20 february 2020 new sermons. And they have been induced the rather to think this because it is the only one of all pauls epistles that has nothing in it peculiarly adapted to the state or case of. The book of ephesians for the leavenworth church of christ pauls purpose. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new.
Then he will bring together all things in heaven and earth, to christ. Pages public figure abel damina videos excerpts from 30 days of glory season 4. So we need to have a backdrop for this book of ephesians to understand all the truths that are held therein. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 9 duration. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. As we begin our study of this ancient book of ephesians i want us to do several things. These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians.
Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to several churches, and that the copy directed to the ephesians happened to be taken into the canon, and so it came to bear that particular inscription. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. The mystery of the body of christ esv edition preaching the word hughes, r. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio duration. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 5. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Its through this vessel of god principalities and powers will come to know the wisdom of god ephesians 3. Please click here to support anointedtube by making a monthly donation of any amount through paypal. Pauls purpose in ephesians is to promote a unified, growing, healthy church that fulfills gods purposes of being his vehicle for reconciliation in the world, and for growing in maturity and.
If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. 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. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Grace bible studies ephesians sitting and walking by i gordon.
Pastor alph lukau live 20 february 2020 new sermons. Ephesians pastor david legge 4 grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. The church is a bride being prepared for the approach of her lover and husband eph. This would further seem to suggest, as i have believed, that not only did paul write the book of colossians, but that he wrote colossians before writing the book of ephesians. The new testament has produced a new race, a new breed, the new creation man, created in righteousness and true holiness ephesians 4. Anointedtube needs your financial support to continue running.
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. 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. 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. Vessel of god is that believer in christ and god uses him to demonstrate his wisdom and knowledge to the world. The books of reference used for this study of the book of ephesians were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Colossians aims at presenting the head of the church christ, ephesians focuses on the body of christ the church. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 3. Greear digs into the text of ephesians versebyverse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 24. The book of ephesians, chapter 4 king james version. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of ephesians he said.
The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. So the disciples couldnt cast out demon from that boy because they didnt have the knowledge. The epistle to the ephesians, additionally called the letter to the ephesians and frequently abbreviated to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we.
Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. 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 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. Bible study sitting and walking in the book of ephesians. 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 writings.
Book of romans alone 43 times,and used in relation to christs sacrifice for sins in 90% usage hebrews 12 times with same frequency of purpose as romans. The book of ephesians your open door to authority duration. 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. The book of ephesians is not a book that teaches the lost what they must do to be saved. Its origin has customarily been credited to paul the apostle however, beginning in 1792, this has been tested as deuteropauline, that is, composed in pauls name by a later creator. Life on doctrine a study in the book of ephesians power. The purpose of god for man is that all men should come to the knowledge of him and acknowledge that he is their creator. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 2 duration. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part. Book of ephesians bible study book of ephesians bible study. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. His grace because onto jesus is revealed they believe in him cannot be unveiled so ill be expecting to hear from you today help me invite people to the platform fasting your seat belts and lets get into the service where the spirit of all our god is already more happy viewing the book of ephesians.
Childrens bible activities online download educational. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. Faith to faith conference 2016 i dr abel damina the righteousness of god revealed. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church.
Jul 24, 2017 the new testament is not in a book, but in the blood of jesus mathew 26. But whereas colossians focuses on christ of the church, ephesians focuses on the church of christ. If you want to understand ephesians, its important to know why paul wrote it and how he structured it. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. You can find the ephesians bible study series on rightnow media, here.
Abel damina blessings, please support by donating monthly with any amount to keep anointedtube online, reaching out to millions around the world. Now includes snack and craft ideas as well as maps and charts. One must note that most of our new testament books are written to christians. 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. Your name was in the book of life i teach that everybodys name is in the book of life everybody on it their names are in the book of life it is the day they reject christ that their names are blocked away to get here i wont take you back to the law of first mention did i i took it to an office moses said to god if you will not forgive israeli. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. 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. 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.
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