The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ephesians 1. This is the same mighty power 20 that raised christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at gods right hand in the heavenly realms. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 1 and more. Today we are going to continue to discover the importance of having a daily quiet time by studying ephesians 1. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ephesians 1. Grace and peace to the faithful saints g race be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. Featuring daywind writers john darin rowsey and karen peck. Ephesians 1 is the first chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible. Ephesians chapter 1 kjv king james version romans 10. David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune. Ephesians chapter 1 summary archives the devotional denthe. Ephesians 1 3 new king james version nkjv greeting.
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 4 niv bible as a prisoner for the lord, then. 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 other prison letters are philippians, colossians which contain 78 of the 155 verses found in ephesians with only slight variation, and philemon. Ephesians chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary. Those are not saints, who are not faithful, believing in christ, and true to the profession they make of relation to their lord. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by.
From verses 3 through 12 of ephesians chapter one, cite three verses where paul says god made a decision about you before you made a decision about him. 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 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. And while we dont have time in this article to cover every blessing afforded you as a believer, lets take a few moments to study ephesians 1, so we can better understand what it means to be in christ. Just as grace was the key word in galatians, it is prominent in all of pauls letters. The following section explains more of this mighty power and what it did. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible.
Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. Chosen by the father verses 46 redeemed by the son verses 712 sealed by the holy spirit verses and 14. 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. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. In ephesians chapter 1 we learn that christians are. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament.
Get to know karen peck and new river in this live intimate studio recording as they. The book of ephesians page 3 what we possess in christ our possessions the believers blessed life ephesians 1 key verse. Ephesians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. Agape bible study, study of the letter of paul to the ephesians. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. The last half of the chapter contains pauls first of two prayers that are in. Some critics think that the book reflects aspects of vocabulary, style, and doctrine that differ from pauls writings.
The book of ephesians your open door to authority duration. Develop 1 2 questions about this chapter that you can ask of the other class members to test their knowledge of the chapter. Bible study questions on ephesians and philippians introduction. This lesson introduces and starts the study of the letter to the ephesians. I did not put the questions by verse, because the written test normally has the questions by chapter. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. The book of ephesians is about the church the eternal purpose of god in christ. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. Ephesians chapter 1 answers free online bible study lessons. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. This is a selftest on chapters 1 3 of the book of ephesians. Twice in this epistle paul referred to himself by name as the author of the book 1. With our daytoday failings, its easy for us to forget that god is on our side. Jun 21, 2012 featuring daywind writers john darin rowsey and karen peck.
The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same. Get to know karen peck and new river in this live intimate studio recording as they sing their most popular songs and share stories. The apostles salutation to the church, ephesians 1. Having trusted in christ after hearing the word of truth, the gospel of salvation b. As a prisoner for the lord, then, i urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. I did not put the questions by verse, because the written test normally has the questions by chap. Paul sent another worker, tychicus with onesimus back to colosse.
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. The book of ephesians is one of pauls prison letters, written during his time under house arrest in rome acts 28. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others v. Ephesians chapter 1 verse by verse bible commentary. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. Ephesians chapter 1 this is the first of six bible study worksheets one for each of the six chapters of the book of ephesians. A study of the book of ephesians study four chapter 1. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Ephesians chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary on. 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.
Ephesians chapter 1 discover the 66 books of the bible. The bible mentions being in christ, in him or in whom 4 times. This exposition consisted of readings from 1 corinthians. Answers for ephesians chapter 1 free online bible study.
Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. Develop 1 2 questions about this chapter that you can ask of the other class members to test their knowledge of the. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Ephesians nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. He chose us in him before the creation of the world verse 4, ephesians chapter 1 he predestined us to. He chose us in him before the creation of the world verse 4, ephesians chapter 1 he predestined us to be adopted as his sons verse 5, ephesians chapter 1. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Chapter 1 of ephesians can be summarized in the same way. Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This set has 50 questions taken from ephesians chapter 1. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. He does want the blessings and favor of god to fall upon these people. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.
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 epistle takes us from eternity to eternity, in contemplation of the divine. Ephesians chapter 1 summary archives the devotional. Paul asked these things because they were important to ask for. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians. These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians. This is a bibleseven study ephesiansprepared by david m. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. The book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by the apostle paul while in prison in rome. Ephesians 1 1 paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints. In verse 3 the word blessed or blessing is used three times. Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Yet the pauline authorship of ephesians has been greatly disputed in recent years.
Verse by verse teaching through the book of ephesians. Welcome to the first of six studies on the book of ephesians. A study guide blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus. True peace, just like true grace, comes from the father and the lord jesus christ. Ephesians 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. Share as much of it with the group as you find helpful. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. 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. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. Oct 01, 2017 how to study the biblebook of ephesians.
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