The national for monday, april 6 ppe supplies running low. Masters are to treat their servants in the same way and not threaten them. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the bible gateway. Paul probably sent the letter to laodicea and other cities in the region. Enjoy and reflect on these blessings as they are explained here in the first chapter of the book of ephesians. Alice drive baptist church monday night service youtube.
The gospel introduced a fresh element into parental responsibility by insisting that the. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians. Full text of a commentary on the greek text of the epistle of paul to the ephesians see other formats. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. The climax of gods purpose, when the times will have reached their fulfillment, is to bring all things in the universe together under christ. These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians.
To help folk learn what the bible is all about, i wrote a book called briefing the bible in which i attempted to give a helpful outline of every book in the bible. The book of ephesians is one of four prison epistles, so titled because they were written by the apostle while he was a roman prisoner in. The last major section of this epistle is a call to walk in victory, with a charge to stand strong in the power of the lords might. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. Put on the full armor of god so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. The apostles were to teach servants and masters their duties, in doing which evils would be lessened, till slavery should be. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. In chapters, paul shows that the church was foreordained by god, that it has been redeemed, and that jew and gentile have been made one in christ. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. It is crucially important that christians realize this, so in 1. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ephesians chapter 6.
Bible journaling in the book of ephesians ephesians 6. The alps of the new testament and the third heaven epistle. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline. The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus.
The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Bible journaling in the book of ephesians inspiration. Whatever good they do will be received back ephesians 6. He has imputed his righteousness to his body, for now we have been bought with a price and therefore no longer our own but all things are gods. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of ephesians taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Honor your father and motherwhich is the first commandment with a promise read verse in new international version. 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. A study in the book of ephesians fresh life series heitzig, lenya on. 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. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind. Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 16 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the.
The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. This famous verse describes the spiritual battle that exists in the lives of. David guzik commentary on ephesians 6 explains how the believer is. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. Ephesians 6 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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 is a goldmine full of great, grand and glorious truths. In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 3 6, redeemed by the son vs 712, and sealed by the holy spirit vs and 14. Put on the full armor of god, so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. In the book of ephesians, we learn how the gospel creates a new multiethnic, covenant family of god, and affects our story and how we live every day as a body of new humanity unified in love.
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath. This epistle was not written to a specific church and could be themed the church, the fullness of christ. To be able to withstand the wiles of the devil and spiritual hosts of. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to. Ephesians was a circular letter intended for a number of churches in the ephesus region. In love 5 he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through jesus christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the one he loves.
This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone. Ephesians 6, new international version niv the bible app. Book summary ephesians reveals to us the great mystery of the church which is the body of christ. Servants are to obey their masters with a sincere heart as if serving the lord ephesians 6. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. The second section addresses servants and masters ephesians 6. Ephesians 6 children, obey your parents in the lord, for this is right.
Full text of a commentary on the greek text of the. Old testament books of the bible index new testament books of the bible index. Our old personality is a fragile, earthen vessel that by no means is able to contain the mighty christ of god. Paul the apostle writes to encourage believers to live wellweve been lifted from the graveyard of sin and called to shout the gospel into the darkened world. To the saints in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto christ. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. In chapters 4 6, paul embarks upon the practical application of the truth stated in the first three. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Ephesians 6 niv bible children, obey your parents in. Ephesians 6 nlt children and parents children, obey bible. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution. Pray also for me, that whenever i speak, words may be given me so that i will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which i am an ambassador in.
For details about this sermon and for related resources, click here. The message of paul fell on fertile soil in ephesus, so paul made that city a center of evangelism for three years ac 19. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. Becoming a room in the eternal temple of god, which is one of the teachings of the book of ephesians, depends on our being strengthened with might by his spirit in the inner man. We continue in our verse by verse bible study in the book of ephesians on wednesday nights with pastor gino geraci at calvary south denver. 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 among all the churches in asia minor and was simply.
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