In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study the first part of pauls letters and often treat the latter part as secondary or of less value see the right diagram where a wall separates the two sections. Daniel wallace understands it to be an extension of 5. Therefore the ephesians are no longer aliens, but they are fellow citizens of the holy ones and are growing into a holy temple for jehovah to inhabit by spirit. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. The book of ephesians kjv audio bible full by alexander. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. People of all nations are united to christ and to one another in the church, through the working of the trinity. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible.
Holy bible, king james version, book 49 ephesians zhingoora books on. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. 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. The books of reference used for this study of the book of ephesians were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. They were the people of the city of ephesus, which was a very important commercial center near the sea. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, ephesians 1. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible.
The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and well answer you in the next 2448 hours. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Ephesians 1 new international version niv 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. Revelation makes it clear that the material world will be restored completely, and gods people will live in a new world based on love, justice, and peace. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Heaven will come down to earth, and the power of sin will finally be overcome. Now both peoples have the approach to the father through christ. Never get tired of staying awake to pray for all gods holy people, 19 and pray for me to be given an opportunity to open my mouth and fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.
Enjoy and reflect on these blessings as they are explained here in the first chapter of the book of ephesians. These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds. This is the original 1611 king james bible version, which has its 400th year anniversary this year the bible world press. Ephesians 4 niv unity and maturity in the body of bible. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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. Ephesians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this volume commentary on the bible is highly regarded for his very prudent and judicious expositions. In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 36, redeemed by the son vs 712, and sealed by the holy spirit vs and 14. Book of ephesians outline free online bible study lessons.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. 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. Bible book number 49ephesians watchtower online library. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries.
Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. What is the sacred secret, and for what does paul pray in behalf of the ephesians. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Themes in the book of ephesians christ has reconciled the whole of creation to himself and to god the father. For we are gods own handiwork his workmanship, recreated in christ jesus, born anew that we may do those good works which god predestined planned beforehand for us taking paths which he prepared ahead of time, that we should walk in them living the good life which he prearranged and made ready for us to live. The book of ephesians clearly leaves its mark among other bible books by displaying the powerful impact of the gospel of christ jesus in the individual and corporate life of believers.
The ephesians play an important role in our knowledge of the gospel of jesus christ, due to the epistle of paul to the church there. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. The last book of the bible portrays gods total redemption. The book of ephesians outline as shown below from the wycliffe bible commentary.
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. Christianboth in faith and in practiceregardless of any particular problem in the. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. 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 16 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. This webpage provides a book of ephesians outline as provided by the wycliffe bible commentary. Paul uses several word pictures to describe the church. Ephesians 4 new international version niv unity and maturity in the body of christ. Biblical scholar harold hoehner, surveying 279 commentaries written between 1519 and.
Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. The word of god, the bible, is the only offensive weapon the believer has. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. It can be used offensively when needed and is a good reason for believers to hide gods word scripture in their heart or memorize it. 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. Epistle to the ephesians read the bible online bible study tools. Ephesians 4 commentary english annotations on the holy bible.