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. Sproul looks at the main issues raised in ephesians. Written in 1891 for the novice student of the bible, this. From genesis to revelation, wiersbe unpacks the meaning and message of scripture with a skilled exposition that remains evermindful of practical application. Again, by clearly stating that this is a unity of the faith, paul did not command a structural or organizational unity, but a spiritual unity around a common faith. Each volume covers a portion of the book of ephesians, from an overview of gods ultimate purpose to an exploration of the christian soldier. Study guide for ephesians 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Exposition on the book of ephesians by apostle joshua selman nimmak koinonia eni. Ephesians overview john gills exposition on the whole bible.
Originally written in 1706, matthew henrys six volume complete commentary provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Through this week in the word with tony evans, you will become better equipped to grasp that as a. Romans 12, 1 corinthians 12, 1 peter 4, and ephesians 4 list these gifts. Jul 21, 2015 large print complete epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians from the holy bible king james version, kjv. 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. Read and hear the holy scriptures, this is an audio version of the study bible.
Christ is called the messiah because he is the ultimate prophet deut. It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in colossae, a small phrygian city near laodicea and approximately 100 miles 160 km from ephesus in asia minor. Some question whether origen doubted the authenticity of james, 1 but his. The city of ephesus is, by pliny f1, called the other light of asia.
Paul began here in the manner of all writers of his time with a salutation ephesians 1. Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. Exposition of ephesians chapter 1 devotional reading plan. Except for 1 peter and 1 john the catholic epistles have played more of a part in molding the christian church than pauls letters. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds.
They must be like his feet to take his gospel to all the people in the world. Second, the king who rules the spiritual forces in the air. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. These expository bible studies on the book of ephesians cover a letter that is regarded by many as a summary of the apostle pauls writings dealing with his most important teachings. Ephesians by anonymous free ebook project gutenberg. Ephesians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Anderson ive read and ive been taught and inspired by both. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. King james study bible kjv for android free download and. Then we go back and do the things of the world and we are half full.
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. This remarkable expression occurs five times in this epistle ephesians 1. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the. Besides the audio ability, you can use the app without. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Whether you are just beginning to read scripture or have been studying the bible daily, commentaries offer greater understanding with background information on authorship, history, setting, and theme of the gospel. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. James is the first of the catholic or general epistles which gain their name because they lack any specific address 2. There is room for everyone in the service of the king. Except for 1 peter and 1 john the catholic epistles have played more of a part in molding the christian. James chapter 1 commentary on verse 1 james, a servant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations.
The bible book of ephesians with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Exposition of ephesians chapter 1 devotional reading. Stop lying on god and telling people that tithing and giving an offering is the same thing. Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. Also included are over a dozen maps and charts to help you visualize and really understand. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. Countless pastors, teachers, and students have pored over the bestselling be seriesand now these insightful studies are available in one complete set for a spectacular price. Though not decisive, there is good evidence for the epistle of james.
The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. Large print complete epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians from the holy bible king james version, kjv. I thought it was interesting that the king assured daniel that the god that he served would deliver him from the lions. The book is quite similar in many ways to colossians, but that book places more emphasis on the work of christ, where this book emphasizes more the. Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ 1. Printed in clear, large print, the slim size and light weight of this book is easy to hold and carry. We can use it to speak in a good way or in an evil way james 3. Ephesians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The expression was evidently used by paul to convey the idea that the totality of all blessings of a spiritual nature and having eternal value are to be found exclusively in christ.
The book of ephesians, chapter 4 king james version. Heavenly places, handpicked, redemption, down payment, and its already yours. This is consistent with both the ultimate purpose of god ephesians 1. James omitted from some early lists of new testament books that belong in the bible. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to. Apostle joshua selman exposition on the book of ephesians. Ephesians about these expository bible studies on ephesians. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise the codensed onevolume classic commentary. In verses 16, the apostle paul expounds on the spiritual blessings that the church has in christ. There are somewhere between 20 and 25 gifts listed in these chapters. Most of us realize that the unity of the church of god courses through the book of ephesians as a general theme. This eightvolume set displays the respected authors elegant style and probing exegesis. James brooks on ephesians 3 there is nothing in the new testament commanding a follower of christ to tithe.
The bible exposition workbook series contains the complete kjv text of the book of ephesians along with hundreds of questions to help you grasp a deeper understanding of gods word. It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in colossae, a small phrygian city near laodicea and approximately 100 miles 160 km from ephesus in asia minor scholars have increasingly questioned pauls authorship and attributed the letter to an. There were two people of this namethe son of zebedee, and the son of alphaeus james the less. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to. James is the first of the catholic or general epistles which gain their name because they lack any specific address. The writer of the book of hebrews said concerning jesus, that he was able to save to the uttermost all who would come unto god through him. 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. Each christian has at least one gift and probably more. Through this week in the word with tony evans, you will become better equipped to grasp that as a chosen, adopted, redeemed child of god you have been blessed with every spiritual blessing. Ephesians kjv the holy bible, king james version volume. Pauls epistle to the ephesians is possibly best known for its description of the christians armour. Based on the contents of the book, it appears as though pauls purpose for writing the book of ephesians was to remind the ephesian believers of their high calling in christ chapters and to exhort them to live up to that calling chapters 46. If you feed people things that the bible does not say.
Download the most valuable resource for readers, students, and teachers of gods word. Tony evans will journey with you through chapter 1 of ephesians highlighting 5 key topics. The glories of christ in the epistle to the hebrews 1948. Written by wellknown and popular theologians, bible commentaries aid in the study of scripture by providing explanation and interpretation of biblical text. He occupied much of his time in the study and exposition of the gods word, so his writings and commentaries concerning the bible are very concise, accurate and very. Aug 26, 2016 exposition on the book of ephesians by apostle joshua selman nimmak koinonia eni. Jere on ephesians 5 verse 1420 talks about revival and it can be connected to us being like water bottles. It is a section of scripture that has lastingly influenced many believers throughout church history. Lloydjoness much loved series on ephesians is one of the most complete commentaries on that book. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Apr 01, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. God says h e loves a cheerful giver,not a cheerful tither.
It can be used for personal and group bible studies or given as a gift. The title of christ is the greek word christos, meaning anointed one or messiah. This exposition of ephesians is a masterfully organized and captivating presentation. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ 1. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the. 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. In ephesians, paul shows how the good news should create. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. Some say that ephesians reads like a commentary on the pauline letters and probably it.
A free bible version and commentary on the letter to the ephesians in easyenglish. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. God so desires to have us in his family kingdom that he has given us the first installment of his spirit to enable us to submit to him and his wayand thus begin. 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.
Theme the letter describes gods plan for mans salvation, with emphasis on the role of the church. Before we are saved we are empty but when we get saved we are full. If you are a pastor or a teacher, this app will become your best ally to prepare sermons. The letter is a reminder to the churches in asia to live out their faith in the light of the redemption unveiled by god. The book of james was to pass cyclically from one group to another. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2. Paul illustrates the church as a complete body of which jesus, though in heaven, is the head, and the elect here on earth comprise the rest of it.
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