Introduction on the book of ephesians audio version

Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible. In the fourth book of his stromata, quoting ephesians 5. Remember that to understand the book, we must relate it to its historical setting. But when we glimpse how god is restoring all of creation through christ, and. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and. Audio lectures features author and professor mark roberts teaching through the book of ephesians in eighteen engaging and challenging lessons.

All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. Introduction to ephesians by matthew henry blue letter bible. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Writing, as he does in this epistle, on the constitution and prospects of christs universal church, he refers the ephesians, as to personal matters, to the bearer of the epistle, tychicus ephesians 6. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians 5, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Introduction to the epistle of paul to the 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. During this time he also wrote colossians and philemon. The english standard version esv is an essentially literal translation of the bible in contemporary english. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. In the next century we find origen, in his tract on prayer, expressly referring to a statement found in the epistle to the ephesians. Some have argued that paul wrote colossians from ephesus or caesarea, but most of the evidence favors rome as the place where paul penned all the prison letters ephesians, colossians, philippians and philemon. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the. One cannot step over the threshold of this letter into the book of ephesians. Ephesians pastor david legge 4 grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include.

The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. An introduction to a verse by verse commentary on the book of ephesians by allan turner. Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur at. If you have any doubts about whether youre saved you may not be ready for the book of ephesians. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the bible gateway. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. An introduction to the book of ephesians related media. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding region c.

Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Join us this sunday as we begin a new study of the book of ephesians. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Our lives, our actions, and indeed our work take on fresh meaning. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors. Bible teacher john stott divides up the book for preaching as follows.

The apostles design is to settle and establish the ephesians in the truth, and further to acquaint them with the mystery of the gospel, in order to it. This morning we come for our bible study to a book that is indeed a treasure of mine and of every believer, the book of ephesians. The book of ephesians goes way beyond a basic understanding of salvation by exploring and explaining the depths of all that we have and all that we are in the lord jesus christ. A verse by verse examination of gods eternal purpose in and through jesus christ. We live differently, we worship differently, and we.

Ephesians is a book that combats this and therefore the letter has been given such titles as the believers bank, the christians checkbook, and the treasure house of the bible. Video video download options bible book introduction videos share. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of ephesians. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. 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. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians.

Although colossians is similar to ephesians, it is brief while the book of ephesians is much more articulate and extensive. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. Thus ephesians gives a new perspective, not only about god but also about ourselves. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. 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. Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. We will walk verse by verse through this letter learning about the incredible and immeasurable blessings of. A historical introduction to the early christian writings. Book of ephesians kjv listen audio bible online bible study tools. The letter opens with a sequence of statements about gods blessings, which are interspersed with a remarkable variety of expressions drawing attention to gods wisdom, forethought and purpose. Listen to book of ephesians using kjv audio bible online. Ephesians introduction new testament matthew henry.

Ephesians executable outline study resources blue letter bible. Only a few verses of ephesians deal precisely with the workplace and even these are directed at thieves, slaves, and masters. 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. Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur at grace church at least, it was obvious to me that god had something very special in mind for this church.