He exhorts and directs christians how to behave themselves in the spiritual warfare with the enemies of their souls. 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. This consists of the opening, the berakah, and the. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life. Book of ephesians discover the 66 books of the bible. 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. Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church.
William gurnall, a pastor, published his book the christian in complete armour, an exposition of ephesians 6. In this passage, paul uses the allegory of a roman soldiers basic equipment to show how the components of christianity work together as we strive to serve god. It was the capital of proconsular asia, being about a mile from the sea coast, and was the great religious, commercial and political center of asia. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 1 part 4 book 39 ephesians 6. Now, although this is a battle cry for all christian soldiers, its not just something to get the blood pumping. Ephesians 1, the books of the bible nt books the bible app. When you read one of amandabeths books, you are getting a glimpse of her. 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. A jewish framework for understanding pauls view of the law in galatians and romans. 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. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Popular bible verses from ephesians bible study tools. Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. It brings the book of ephesians through to contemporary applications, which makes it very useful for sermon preparation.
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. 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. Before paul says, now put on the armor of christ he wants you to know what you have in christ jesus. Old testament books of the bible index new testament books of the bible index. Put on the full armor of god, so that you can take your stand against the devils. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. May 21, 2016 through the bible with les feldick lesson 1 part 4 book 39 ephesians 6. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians baker exegetical commentary on the new testament.
The main idea is to be strong in the lord and in his mighty power so you can stand in the face of spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ephesians chapter 6 verse by verse bible commentary. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonline biblestudy. Put on the full armor of god so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. Scripture pictures from the book of ephesians amazing facts. Finally, my brethren this is the conclusion of the apostles exhortations, in which he addresses the saints as his brethren. John calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible. We have considered the instruction given to christian wives and husbands in chapter 5 and now we come to consider other members of the family, or the same persons in. The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. David guzik study guide for ephesians 6 blue letter bible.
The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws are thoroughly revealed in. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. Ephesians 6 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. In parallel, the christians implements are truth, righteousness, the gospel, faith, salvation, and the word of god. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. In the following passage he details the specific items related to the armor of god.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. Paul introduced the idea of the whole armor of god back in ephesians 6. Ephesians 6 bible commentary the geneva study bible. It is to the invisible realm of earth not to that which you can see, hear, taste, or feel but to that spiritual kingdom which surrounds us on all sides and which constantly influences and affects us, whether for good or evil, depending upon. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Frank thielman phd, duke university is presbyterian professor of divinity at beeson divinity school, samford university, in birmingham, alabama. 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. We have considered the instruction given to christian wives and husbands in chapter 5 and now we come to consider other members of the family, or the same. Richison value of ephesians ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church this book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life john calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible we see something of the supremacy of christ. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers. In this verse, he simply states what the main purpose of spiritual warfare and the armor of god is. Ephesians 6, the books of the bible nt books the bible app.
The book of ephesians is a masterpiece of revelation that bridges the principles of grace and obedience into one solid irremovable form. He is the author of a number of books, including philippians nivac. The filling of the spirit will result in mutual submission among the brethren and the submission of christians to others in key relationships. Ephesians is the goto book in the new testament for an understanding of gods sovereignty in salvation by grace, and therefore it shares much in common with pauls other masterwork. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Well send you a new verse every day to download or share. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is involved in christians walking worthily of their calling. As we will see as we look carefully at this verse today, it is a battle cry that is not just. The filling of the spirit will result in mutual submission among the brethren and the submission of. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle.
Verses 10 through 20 are a famous and wellused portion of scripture. Paul wraps up his practical teachings with a series of analogies, comparing aspects of the christian faith to the equipment carried by a soldier. In this verse, he simply states what the main purpose of spiritual warfare and the armor of. Stay encouraged and united with christ with these popular bible verses from the tenth book of the new testament, ephesians. Book 10 of 14 in the baker exegetical commentary on the new testament series. As you start this study, ask the holy spirit to help you understand what god has said through paul. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord and in the power of his might. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. There are four words for power, authority or strength in the greek language. 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. The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws are thoroughly revealed in the old testament. Ephesians chapter 6 discover the 66 books of the bible. Biblical wisdom for children bible chapters for kids book 9. These studies are free of all sectarianism such as books on holiness.
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