It is therefore critical to understand the nature and calling of the church that we might be effective members of the one body that is called to bear witness to gods grace in this world. 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. Chuck missler the book of ephesians session 1 mrcubars. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Turning to god is personal, dependent prayer at the beginning of each day and in the intervals between your daily situations is crucial to effective spiritual warfare. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook.
Doctrine of the church in ephesians preaching source. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. 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. Ephesians also contains two of the most memorable passages in the new testament. Those who take such a position on grace are basing their arguments on the teaching of the apostle paul in the early chapters of the book of romans. The epistle to the ephesians chapter six objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the responsibilities of children and their fathers 2 to suggest how principles governing servants and masters can be applied to employees and their employers 3 to see the need to adorn ourselves with the whole of armor of god, that we might be. The book of ephesians is a treasure full of gods wisdom for living your life. Active inductive bible study of ephesians for youth page 6 of 42 by mama lorella, every child ministries. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Ephesians lessons for youth every child ministries. Live bible study with andrew wommack ephesians chapter 1 8.
Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Prayer is personal dependence on god, and every part of armor that weve talked about must be interwoven with prayer. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone. At the end of the day it is completely irrelevant if the particular opponent we face is a principality, a power, or a ruler of the darkness of this age. There is a majesty in the concept of the church here which transcends anything else in the new testament. We have been called to work with excellence, integrity, and diligence, and our careers are opportunities to be on mission for christ in the marketplace.
Mar 30, 2016 verse by verse bible study on through the book of ephesians, covering chapter 1 and verses one to thirteen by robert breaker. Teaching series from ephesians xenos christian fellowship. 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. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. Through powerful biblical teaching, reallife documentary stories and engaging video illustrations, this series will help us understand the biblical mandate for work. The purpose for writing this letter paul does not write this letter to the ephesians to rebuke them for any irregularity of conduct, like he does the corinthians, nor for any perversion of the gospel, as he does the galatians. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. The new testament uses various names or titles for our spiritual adversarysuch as the devil, satan, rulers of darkness, and spiritual forces of. Chuck missler the book of ephesians session 1 youtube. This is something weve done as a church for the past year, but were. This study presents introductory information about the epistle to the ephesians followed by nineteen lessons devoted to an indepth study of the biblical text. Teaching home bible books ephesians teaching series from ephesians. Doctrine occupies the greatest portion of the book of ephesians.
Lets study the letter of ephesians together with the bible teachers guide. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. She is the bride of christ and a soldier fighting demonic forces. Most early writers spoke of the epistle as having been addressed to the ephesians.
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. If i am that child i choose to be obedient, patient, and prayerful as i humbly submit to the teaching of the ones whom god has sent to disciple me. Our senior pastor has been preaching through the book of ephesians. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. 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. The book is address by paul to the church at ephesus. There can be no doubt that the doctrine of the church in ephesians represents a special problem in a study of the new testament. Lest we become the spiritual equivalent of hetty green, we begin a series devoted to the epistle. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians.
The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the epistle to the ephesians with an emphasis on practical application. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is involved in christians walking worthily of their calling. Jesus christ is our redeemer from sin, the beloved the word indicates the one who is in the state of being loved by god, who himself paid the price for our release from sin and death. 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. The principles inculcated within this passage of scripture are timeless and should be fully integrated into the life of the modern believer. In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 3 6. Aug 03, 2017 live bible study with andrew wommack ephesians chapter 1 8117. The letter was hand delivered by tychicus ephesians 6. In this series we will explore the depths of the great mystery that has now been revealed.
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. Ephesians chapter 6 kjv king james version we have a wonderful promises in rom8. Ephesians chapter 1 discover the 66 books of the bible. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. I hope to type up an entire post on the armor of god class i will be teaching as we get going. Ephesians 6 1 children, obey your parents in the lord, for this is right. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 6 and more. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the bible.
When we study this book, it is as though we have climbed a high mountain peak, because the book gives us that kind of perspective on what god has created. 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. The more the church grows in her understanding of gods great purpose for her, the more she will live it out and display his glory. Verse by verse teaching through the book of ephesians. Half of the teaching in this epistle relates to our standing in christ, and the remainder of it affects our condition. All too often those who teach from this book bypass all the foundational instruction and go directly to the closing chapter. Paul s emphasis on the full or complete armor of god in ephesians chapter 6 teaches us something else, by implication. Ephesians 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Children and parents children, obey your parents the way the lord wants, because this is the right thing to do.
Put on the whole armor of god, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Niv sharing the gospel of salvation ultimately brings peace. All gods word for you bible studies are written from a reformed, conservative, evangelical perspective that upholds the historic fundamentals of the christian faith. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 4 6 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. Satan is said to be the god of this world who has blinded those who cannot see the gospel of jesus christ 2 cor 4.
The gospel introduced a fresh element into parental responsibility by insisting that the feelings of the child must. The apostles were to teach servants and masters their duties, in doing which evils would be lessened, till slavery should be rooted out by the influence of christianity. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. It is interesting, because if you were to do a study of the book of ephesians. Often is this duty neglected, even among professors of the gospel. One expressed purpose of the book is that we might know what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints cf. When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body.
This illustrated bible study of the armor of god in ephesians 6. This book is also available for purchase here on amazon. Outline of ephesians chapters 1 3 our position in christ what we are before god 1. Read ephesians 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Where honest explorers can discover the possibilities of faith buy a copy online. 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. Relevant bible teaching is the online bible teaching ministry of brent barnett, featuring his books, commentaries, devotionals, and more. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article.
In this first lesson, we will concentrate on verses 10, which direct our. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. Book introduction the apostle paul had reminded his readers of the. This famous verse describes the spiritual battle that exists in the lives of. Gods word for you is a free bible study site committed to bringing you teaching and studies firmly grounded in the bible, and the bibles answers to your questions.
The command says, you must respect your father and mother. It explores the foundation of your identity, how to build godly relationships and how to combat the evil one in your modern world. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. David guzik study guide for ephesians 6 blue letter bible. 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. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Ephesians 16 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. The letter to the ephesians is one of the most majestic and inspiring statements in the new testament of the good news of what god has done through jesus. 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. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. 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. As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline. 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. We would probably turn first to the third chapter of the book of.
Study ephesians 6 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand. Ashley terradez has a passion for teaching people the invaluable skill of making money. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant application for your spiritual growth. A childrens and young teens bible study book based on eph. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. Recall the opening scenes in the sound of music movie. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Ephesians 6 niv bible children, obey your parents in the. Understanding god s purpose for the church many of the problems plaguing the church today, such as apathy, conflict, spiritual pride, and spiritual abuse, stem from a poor understanding of who the church is in christ and gods purpose for her. If you dont wish to do your study online at simply choose a chapter from the links below to start your ephesians bible study book of ephesians chapter one chapter one of ephesians tells us that we are spiritually blessed. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. If we must put on the full armor of god in order to stand, then the armor of ephesians chapter 6 must be the full or complete armor that we need. 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.
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