Colossians, ephesians and philemon, paul bound, the. 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. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2. Interpreters have no right to isolate one aspect of truth by excluding others. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Writing, as he does in this epistle, on the constitution and prospects of christs universal church, he refers the ephesians, as to personal matters, to the bearer of the epistle, tychicus ephesians 6.
Each introduction to each book of the bible is different. Ephesians 5 niv follow gods example, therefore, as bible. Discover practical insights into the book of ephesians. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. The niv bible was first published in 1973, with revisions published in 1978 and 1983. Life application study bible life application study bible. Saved by grace the classic hymn is inspired by ephesians 2.
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 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Ephesians intro to ephesians biblica the international bible. Second principle the second principle is to identify the literary units. The niv study bible biblica the international bible. Hardcover editions are published by tyndale house, and bonded leather and genuine leather editions are published by zondervan. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. In the next century we find origen, in his tract on prayer, expressly referring to a statement found in the epistle to the ephesians. To bring the ancient messages of the bible into todays world, each passage is treated in three sections. For this reason, this study guide commentary is designed to provide an introduction to each book of the bible. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. With no mention of any kings in the introduction, the date of nahums prophecy must be implied by historical data. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new.
The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Colossians, ephesians and philemon, paul bound, the gospel. 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. 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.
Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Another theme which does justice to the content of the epistle and one that i suggest for this study is that offered by warren wiersbe. A historical, theological, and critical introduction. These little bits could be found just about anywhere when you start a bible study. Paul spent more than two years in the city, preaching the gospel to jew and gentile, ministering with power and building up the church there. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. This is well done enough book to use for a seminary class, but practical enough and engaging enough to use for a bible study. Paul may have written it about the same time as colossians, c.
On the hunt professor john dominic crossan talks about his book in search of paul on fresh air. Highly recommend to get a much better understanding of ephesians. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Faith foundations study guides bible studies the gospel of. Read an introduction to ephesians in a study bible, bible dictionary or onevolume commentary you can check out my bible study tools page for some of my recommendations. Now by special arrangement, this outstanding resource is available from hendrickson in versatile looseleaf format.
Offering the maximum number of study helps in one place, it features extra wide margins so readers can. His farewell speech to the ephesian elders acts 20. I will be giving you some preliminary information here. 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. He is co founder with tim keller of the gospel coalition, and has written or edited nearly 60. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. May god himself, the heavenly father of our lord jesus christ, release grace over you and impart. In the fourth book of his stromata, quoting ephesians 5.
For this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me for you. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Like the niv itself, the niv study bible is the work of a transdenominational team of biblical scholars more about the niv bible. This book is divided into 12 lessons, each of which contains the full niv text of the scripture passage, several study and discussion questions, and a versebyverse commentary.
Ephesians 1 the passion translation tpt pauls introduction. Introduction from the niv study bible go to ephesians. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. Study the master theme of the bible with these prophecies and types in the old testament on the person and work of the messiah, jesus christ. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app.
The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context. Overview in our old testament readings, we are currently reading books that come out of the context of. 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. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of ephesians on page 16371638 of. John knox asked that calvins sermons on ephesians be read to him on his deathbed.
The message of judgment against nineveh portrays a nation of strength, intimating a time not only prior to her fall in 612 b. The truths of this book have impacted the lives of many saints. Faith foundations study guides bible studies the gospel. Ephesians 3 niv bible for this reason i, paul, the. Book id of nkjv study bible s books is skz9pxveoqyc, book which was written by thomas nelson publishers have etag wpwnnofdjxs book which was published by thomas nelson inc since 200801 have isbns, isbn code is 9780718020811 and isbn 10 code is 0718020812. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. We will be looking at the book of ephesians over the next 8 weeks. Samuel coleridge called it the most divine composition of man 2. The very resemblance of the epistle to the ephesians, to that to the colossians, is against the theory. The niv centercolumn cross reference system aids in deeper study of the bibles themes, language and concepts by leading readers to related passages on the same or similar themes. The apostles design is to settle and establish the ephesians in the truth, and further to acquaint them with the mystery of the gospel, in order to it.
These worksheets are designed to be used as a companion to the study of the gospel of john. Daily bible reading disciple for life smallgroup bible studies include a daily reading plan for each week. The nkjv study bible, the most comprehensive study bible available, is now better than ever. Nor is the testimony of clement of alexandria, later in the same century, less decisive. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. 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. For a brief time at the end of his second missionary journey, and then for more than two years on his third missionary journey, paul ministered to the church at ephesus acts 18. Genesis 1, new international version niv the bible app. Special thanks to zondervan and biblica for permission to use the niv, tniv and the nirv. The life application study bible,new international version edition, is published jointly by tyndale house publishers, inc.
So, together with a bible to look up crossreferences, you have everything you need for your journey of discovery in 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. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. You can browse the niv bible verses by using the chapters listed below, or use our free bible search feature at the top of this page. Ephesians 1 tpt pauls introduction dear friends, bible. Over 10,000 study notes have been placed close to the text that they amplify and explain.
If youre unable to do anything else provided in your bible study book during a certain week, try to spend a few minutes in gods word. This website provides the introductions to the books of the bible that are found in the niv study bible. The book of ephesians bible study and ministry resources. 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. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Making time in a busy schedule to focus on god through his word is a vital part of the christian life. Niv, biblical theology study bible, hardcover, comfort print. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding. As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline. John calvin called it his favorite book of the bible. When quotations from the niv text are used by a local church in nonsaleable media such as church bulletins, orders of. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. They have sought to clarify understanding of, develop appreciation for, and provide insight into that word.
It provides a helpful orientation to our lesson plans as well giving you some important guidelines for maximizing the impact of your bible study. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Introduction to ephesians by matthew henry blue letter bible. From ephesus the gospel spread abroad almost throughout all asia. 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. Wed probably listen to johnny cash read the phone book, but its way more fun to hear him read the bible instead. Download free ebook of nkjv study bible in pdf format or read online by thomas nelson publishers 9780718020811 published on 200801 by thomas nelson inc. Believing that god speaks to the individual through his word, we have designed these worksheets to lead the bible student through a series of questions concerning the scripture passage. All confess the authority of the bible as gods infallible word to humanity. The niv study bible biblica the international bible society. Solomons experiences and thoughts are recorded as utterances of a man who is disappointed of life, even if man is not viewed in the book as having a living relationship of faith to god. Bible study questions on ephesians and philippians introduction. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of ephesians on page 16371638 of the jeremiah study bible.