The book of ephesians god provides all that we need to live out strong godly lives on earth with the power of his holy spirit. To gods holy people living in ephesus, believers who belong to. In ancient greek the language paul originally wrote in, ephesians 1. 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. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. What do we learn from the following verses about god putting everything under the feet of jesus. Ephesians 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The complete first chapter of the book of ephesians from the living bible.
Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. The book of ephesians is a book of prayer in that more than any other new testament epistle, it has the character and form of prayer. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Free sermon book of ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in christ, to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillmentto bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even christ. I am writing to gods holy people in ephesus, who are faithful followers of christ jesus. The apostles salutation to the church, ephesians 1. Sermons on ephesians first presbyterian church, jackson. Ephesians 1 nlt greetings from paul this letter is. The book of ephesians teaches you who you are in christ, how to live as his follower, and how to gain victory in the spiritual battles you face. Paul writes to the church at corinth to affirm the resurrection of jesus christ memory verse. This set has 50 questions taken from ephesians chapter 1.
Ephesians 1 commentary the sermon bible commentary. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Inference not only from last chapter, but the whole epistle. Grace be to you and peace from god our father and from the lord jesus christ. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. While this book begins, paul, an apostle of christ jesus through the will of god, to the saints who are at ephesus, and the faithful in christ jesus 1. Ephesians 5, new living translation nlt the bible app. I did not put the questions by verse, because the written test normally has the questions by chap. This is the same mighty power 20 that raised christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at gods right. The book of ephesians, chapter 1 king james version. Each chapter includes the scripture reference being taught along with commentary. God predestined us unto sonship through jesus christ. Chapter 1 includes a brief introduction ephesians 1.
As an opera has an overture, setting the tone for all the melodies that will follow, so ephesians 1. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. The lord promises to place his love and justice on the people of israel. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all. New living translation 1 once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. We labor under the bondage of sin, and, surrounded by endless vexations, are engaged in a hard warfare, 1 timothy 1. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Chapter 1 establishes pauls view on the value of our salvation in christ, and the blessings we obtain from it. Ephesians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. There is an updated and revised version of this study here.
Commentary for ephesians 1 this epistle was written when st. This is the same mighty power 20that raised christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at gods right hand in the heavenly realms. Ephesians chapter 1 erv 1 greetings from paul, an apostle of christ jesus. This letter is from paul, chosen by the will of god to be an. In ephesians chapter 1 verses 19 through 23, we learn about gods power. The contrast is made by picturing this dark description of mankind next to the bright and special blessings recorded in chapter 1.
Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. 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. It is constantly teaching us of our exalted position inchrist as members of the body of christ, of which he is the head. As we step into this steep passage way of ephesians 2. The first chapter in the volume surveys the grecoroman religious practices and beliefs that were common in asia minor, with special. Ephesians 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this 12 volume, chapter by chapter commentary of 4,800 sermon outlines and 24,000 homiletic references. It is that same mighty power 20 that raised christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at gods right hand in heaven, 21 far, far above any other king. The books of ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon are believed to have been written by paul while he was a prisoner under house arrest in rome a. What is the meaning of ephesians chapter 1 answers. Pauls interest in the ephesians led him to a double application of the great subject which he had expounded. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey god. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Martyn lloydjones 18991981 was a welsh evangelical minister who preached and taught in the reformed tradition.
Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. There is no higher point of revelation than is reached in this epistle which shows the believer seated with christ in the heavenlies. I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of gods power for. Now lets get back to where we were in ephesians chapter 1, and i would remind you again that the book of ephesians is a deeper doctrinal book than romans, galatians, and the corinthians. Christians should know they serve and love a god of living power who shows.
First, paul describes the spiritual blessings which believers have in christ ephesians 1. Even though ephesians is so short, martyn lloydjones exposition of it takes eight volumes. David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune god. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Apr 01, 2014 the complete first chapter of the book of ephesians from the living bible.
The bible doesnt say once saved always saved but it is an eternal salvation which is given freely and we are sealed and secure in christ, ephesians 1. In the book of ephesians chapter 1 verse 4 says that we are a chosen people by god, even before god created the world. Envision a new resurrected life different from the present one. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives.
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of gods grace, given me through the working of his power. Questions for ephesians chapter 1 flashcards quizlet. 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 ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Ephesians 1 nlt greetings from paul this letter is bible gateway. Were dead in sin, now alive and in one body in christ. 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. Ephesians 1 new living translation nlt greetings from paul.
The first three chapters of ephesians are doctrinal, while the last three are practical. This is the same mighty power 20 that raised christ from the dead and seated him in. The following section explains more of this mighty power and what it did. 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. He does this in the form of praise, directed at god, and describing in detail what it means to have an inheritance in heaven. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of his might. Power for living international sunday school department. This is the same mighty power that raised christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at gods right hand in the heavenly realms. When their immorality and worldly lifestyles become known. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Ephesians 1 tlb dear christian friends at ephesus, ever bible.
God would have us to know about these blessings, or spiritual riches, and in the new testament one book in particular describes many of them. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Explain the hope of vindication for the righteous and faithful. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey.
Paul asked these things because they were important to ask for. John calvins 48 sermons on ephesians take up 705 pages. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. Chapter 4 god made us and he gives us hope in christ 33. He does want the blessings and favor of god to fall upon these people. That the father of that infinite glory which shines in the face of christ, from whom also we receive the glorious inheritance, ephesians 1. The books of ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon are believed to. But, all too often, those making such claims are guilty of living just as the world lives. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Just as grace was the key word in galatians, it is prominent in all of pauls letters.
Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. The puritan william gurnall in the christian in complete armor takes almost 1,200 pages to expound on ephesians 6. We have said in our study of ephesians, chapter one, that just as much of the book of ephesians is made up of prayer almost half of it that the whole, almost, of the first chapter is. He shows that it was through the great abundance of gods wisdom and goodness that the gentiles were called. 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. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds.
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