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Timothy and erastus also spent some time with paul in ephesus, but he eventually sent them on into macedonia acts 19. The niv life application commentary series is one of the best i have found to help prepare sunday school lessons. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. Outline of the book of ephesians opening salutation ephesians 1. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. It deals, however, not so much with a congregation in the city of ephesus in asia minor as with the worldwide church, the head of which is christ, the purpose of which is to be the instrument for making gods plan of salvation known throughout the universe eph 3.

The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Journey through the book of ephesians as orator and author heather hair brings the bible to life in this 6day reading plan. 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. Niv application commentary nivac 9780310493402 by klyne snodgrass. The book of ephesians week six workbook eeonline biblestudy. This series will soon be found in libraries and studies throughout the. The book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. The next step is to enter your payment information. Ephesians 2 niv made alive in christ as for you, you. His introduction to the tenth book of the new testament covers its content and form, its relationship to colossians, the time and place of its writing, and its intended audience.

Ephesians 2 background information with maps and images. As soon as he did this, there arose a great commotion over diana of the ephesians. Ephesians 2 new international version niv made alive in christ. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ephesians exegetical guide to the greek new testament.

A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of genesis in the bible new international version. Ephesians niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. This deep, spiritual letter discusses our position in christ, the body of christ, salvation by grace through faith, our christian inheritance, unity of the church, prayer, ministry, ethical right living, and instructions to fathers, husbands, wives, children, masters, employees, and employers. New testament this category is for questions and answers related to ephesians, as asked by users of. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. To the saints in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. In christ, we are new creations, righteous, fit for fellowship with god, and even now seated with him in the heavenly realms eph. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we.

Paul wrote this letter we know as the book of ephesians to settle or establish the ephesians in the truth, and to acquaint them with the mystery of the gospel. 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. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. 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. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. 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 giving you information deeper since different ways, you can find any guide out there but there is no book that similar with by klyne snodgrass the niv application commentary. Philippians can be called resources through suffering. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. The epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians from the holy bible new international version niv book 51 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a. 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. 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. Packer regent college the niv application commentary series doesnt fool around. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Found this commentary used on amazon to add to my theological library. Ephesians 5, new international version niv the bible app. Not just the way we live, but the very source and nature of our lives are different. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Pauls letter to the ephesians shines with the brilliant reality of what being a christian really means. It was written during pauls imprisonment in rome, about thirty years after christs ascension and about ten years after paul first.

Ephesians niv application commentary by klyne snodgrass. 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 purpose of the book of ephesians was to warn the church elders about the false teachers that were teaching a false gospel and to maintain their first love that they held when they first became believers. 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. 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. Unfortunately, the local christian book store had decided not to continue stocking them. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible. Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest in terms of word count only 6 chapters and 155 verses it is perhaps its most applicable to todays culture. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to. The niv application commentary series promises to be of very great service to all who preach and teach the word of god. 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.

The niv application commentary meets the urgent need for an exhaustive and authoritative commentary based on the new international version. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. The city of ephesus was a large commercial port city in asia minor present day turkey located at. The book is about christ in our life, christ in our mind, christ as our goal, christ as our strength, and joy through suffering. It not only assures us that there is a spiritual war, but it warns us that apart from utilizing the weapons which god has provided for us, we are hopelessly underpowered.

Apr 22, 20 we oftentimes assume that god doesnt want to bless us, or, if he does, that we have to pay him back. In this ephesians bible study we learn that paul tells of the great privilege of the ephesians. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by apostle paul while he was in prison in rome around ad 62, but more recently, it has been suggested that it was written between ad 80 and 100 by another writer using pauls name and style. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Ephesians 5 niv without study resources study desk. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. 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. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by.

Jun 20, 2015 the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians from the holy bible new international version niv book 49 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. The book of ephesians chapter three workbook eeonline biblestudy. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Read our daily devotional, find answers to frequently asked questions, or sign up for our enewsletter. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing.

Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. In addition to the divine beauty and power we find in ephesians, this epistle also provides pauls most direct address about the life that emerges from a disciple of jesus. This epistle was not written to a specific church and could be themed the church, the fullness of christ. Ephesians quizzes there are 44 questions on this topic. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne.

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. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Ephesians 4 new international version niv unity and maturity in the body of christ. Ephesians 5 new international version niv bible gateway. Paul emphasizes that we have been saved, not only for our personal benefit, but also to bring praise and glory to god. 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 the niv application commentary book 10 kindle.

Murrays notes on the greek text are indispensible for reading ephesians in its original language. 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. Our identity is found in the fact that we are children of god, adopted into his family, and we re to live as children of light in a dark world. Niv ephesians was for jews and gentiles who comprise one church. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians.

The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Ephesians exegetical guide to the greek new testament. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. Ephesians 5 new international version niv 5 1 follow gods example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to god. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. The epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians from the holy bible new international version niv book 49 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a. Simply tap a passage to explore media and study resources linked to each verse. These are all of the chapters of the book of genesis. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Ephesians 4 as a prisoner for the lord, then, i urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture.

Ephesians bible study book includes smallgroup experiences for six sessions, weekly individual study opportunities, applicable scripture, how to use this study, and tips for leading a group. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds. The niv application commentary builds bridges that make the bible come alive with meaning for contemporary life. Ephesians is, therefore, an oustanding book from which to take life application and snodgrass derives many lessons from its text.