Exposition on the book of ephesians chapter 1

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. In the greek verses 314, comprise one sentence and encompass the past, present, and future of gods eternal purpose for the church. That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in christ. Tony evans will journey with you through chapter 1 of ephesians highlighting 5 key topics. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a.

Martyn lloydjones expounds the significance of two words. 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 book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. The book of ephesians outline as shown below from the wycliffe bible commentary. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. In a creative and compelling exposition of ephesians 1. All the things that are in christ are to be gathered together believing jews no longer to be divided from believing gentiles. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Heavenly places, handpicked, redemption, down payment, and its already yours. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to. Introduction chapter one chapter two chapter three chapter four chapter five chapter six. An introduction to a verse by verse commentary on the book of ephesians by allan turner. Ephesians 1 spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.

Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. Paul greets them with spiritual thoughts of grace and. We will study chapters 1 through 3, thus completing the exposition of this book begun. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians. If we are going to properly understand the book of ephesians, we need to understand its immediate context. Pauls letter to the ephesians how to understand it 3 ephesians, chapter 1 we read pauls words in ephesians 1. Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by. And tonight every believer here is accepted before god, but it is through jesus christ. The deeper christian bible study series on ephesians is an indepth verseby verse study of pauls letter to the ephesians. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same. In verse 2 of ephesians chapter 1, paul shows that both god the father and the lord jesus christ bestow grace and peace on the saints. He does this in the form of praise, directed at god, and describing in detail what it means to have an inheritance in heaven. Paul spent the first three chapters of the letter discussing gods creation of a holy.

Hoehner does hundreds of word studies throughout his commentary. Second, he focuses on thanksgiving and prayer for his readers ephesians 1. Free sermon book of ephesians chapter 1 martyn lloyd. Ephesians 1 commentary john darbys synopsis of the new. Pauls readers shared in this inheritance when they heard and believed in the gospel ephesians 1. Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Paul further describes the inheritance of believers ephesians 1. The first saints led the way in the front of the army, and they are to the praise of gods glory to this day. Two significant prayers of paul are found in this book eph 1. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints which are at ephesus, and to the. Book of ephesians outline free online bible study lessons. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Ephesians and colossians were probably composed at the same time in rome. Being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will.

In these introductory verses, we are told three things. But these must have been for ever hidden from us, if god had not made them known by his written word, preached gospel, and spirit of truth. To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article.

The old testament ritual had one sacrifice which carried this truth in it. If we presentday believers would study pauls prayers recorded in the text of this lesson, in ephesians 3. Each chapter includes the scripture reference being taught along with commentary emphasizing the. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. This great apostle was wont to abound in prayers and in thanksgivings to almighty god, which he generally so disposes and orders that at the same time they carry with them and convey the great and. Ephesians 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The spirit is the guarantee of the believers future heavenly hope ephesians 1. Exposition ephesians by lloyd jones martyn abebooks. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation in whom also, after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. Outline of ephesians chapters 1 3 our position in christ what we are before god 1. Lloydjones stood staunchly for fundamentals of the christian faith, and also knew how to help people see the relation of verses to practical living. The epistle to the ephesians is a complete body of divinity. Ephesians 1 is the first chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible.

Paul doesnt specify a specific heresy but does seem to want them to be identified with christ and one in a sense of purpose. It is the first prescribed in the book of leviticus, the ceremonial book namely, the burnt. Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Ephesians chapter 1 in the greek verses 314, comprise one sentence and it is pauls outline of gods master plan for salvation. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. Through this week in the word with tony evans, you will become better equipped to grasp that as a chosen, adopted, redeemed child of god you have been blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places ephesians 1. Christ is so acceptable to god that that acceptance is sufficient to spread over all those who are in him.

Some liberal critics have attempted to raise doubts, yet the authorship of the book is solidly established both by the clear statement in the book itself and by the records of the early uninspired christian writers. Ephesians 1 esv greeting paul, an apostle of christ. Chapter 2 emphasizes the theme of salvation by grace through faith in christ. Chapter 1 exposition of ephesians 1 grace bible church fort. Ephesians and colossians have a number of parallels. God blesses us by predestining creating the conditions for all who surrender this world and who accept the gift of.

Exposition of ephesians chapter 1 5 days in this 5 day reading plan, dr. At the end of the passage the author describes himself as part of one group that was the first to set our hope on christ ephesians 1. His prayer for them and doxology of praise to god, 14 end. Lloydjones argues that these two words contain the most profound truths of the c read more. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. Chapter 1 establishes pauls view on the value of our salvation in christ, and the blessings we obtain from it. There is not one exhortation in the first three chapters. About how god has granted us every spiritual blessing in christ. A verse by verse examination of gods eternal purpose in and through jesus christ. The book of ephesians teaches you who you are in christ, how to live as his follower, and how to gain victory in the spiritual battles you face. Paul to the ephesians, one of the greatest letters of the new testament.

Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 1 and more. Duty of individual members in relation to other members and to the world. This morning we come for our bible study to a book that is indeed a treasure of mine and of every believer, the book of ephesians. Just as grace was the key word in galatians, it is prominent in all of pauls letters. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus through the will of god, to the saints who are at ephesus, and the. Of the miserable condition of these ephesians by nature and again v. It is pauls outline of gods master plan for salvation. Practical insights for everyday christian living provides a comprehensive biblical commentary from renowned bible teacher joyce meyer. 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. One prominent silversmith, demetrius, who made implements for the worship of. Verse 1 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. Read the book of ephesians preferably every day examine the prologue in ephesians 1. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and more. Blessings were made known to believers, by the lords showing to them the mystery of his sovereign will, and the method of.

Ephesians 1 background information with maps and images. Read ephesians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Those dead in trespasses are made into a living temple. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Summary page for preaching outline and commentary on the book of ephesians including big idea statement and some notable quotes. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. Ligon duncan also preached a sixtyonepart series on ephesians beginning june 26, 2005 and. A letter to the church at ephesus is included in the book of revelation revelation 2.

Pauls letter to the ephesians versebyverse studies. The first three chapters of ephesians are doctrinal, while the last three are practical. All early church tradition claims that the apostle john lived here for two decades, from about a. The goal of gods provisions was that believers who received. It is the most detailed english commentary on the greek text of ephesians.

Of the glorious change that was wrought in them by converting grace and again. Chapter 1 exposition of ephesians 1 grace bible church. To do this, the church needs to be full of his holy spirit. After decades of teaching the book of ephesians, hoehners commentary is his magnum opus on this epistle. Rather, it is the power of god emanating from both the father. John macarthur preached versebyverse through the book of ephesians in a sixtyonepart series that lasted from january 1, 1978 until june 24, 1979. 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. Ephesus was a big, prosperous harbor city in asia minor.

This is a selftest on chapters 1 3 of the book of ephesians. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others v. David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune god, the father, the son, and the holy spirit, on behalf of the believer. While this book begins, paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Through this week in the word with tony evans, you will become better equipped to grasp that as a. He does this in the form of praise, directed at god. He does want the blessings and favor of god to fall upon these people.

Ephesians commentary john gills exposition of the bible. On one of pauls visits to ephesus, he stayed 2 years aquila and priscilla helped paul here at ephesus. No mention is made of the holy spirit, because the holy spirit is not a person. This epistle was written by paul, the apostle, as stated in 1. In the time of paul, ephesus was in anatolia, the present turkey. In ancient greek the language paul originally wrote in, ephesians 1. Martyn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Exposition of ephesians chapter 1 devotional reading plan. John darby commentary for ephesians 1 ephesians chapter 1 the god and father of our lord jesus christ has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places in christ, having chosen us in him. Ephesians 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. We will not be extensive here, but reading and meditation on acts 1920 and revelation 2. As an opera has an overture, setting the tone for all the melodies that will follow, so ephesians 1. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Chapters available ephesians john gills exposition of.

To the praise of the glory of his grace is a regular refrain throughout this chapter. Ephesians 1 spurgeons verse expositions of the bible bible. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. First, paul describes the spiritual blessings in christ believers have ephesians 1. This would be a tremendous blessing to help us get the word out. The city of ephesus is, by pliny f1, called the other light of asia. Ephesians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. While this book begins, paul, an apostle of christ jesus through the will of god, to the saints who are at ephesus, and the faithful in christ jesus 1. Will you turn with me to the book of ephesians chapter 1. Chapter 1 includes a brief introduction ephesians 1. Exposition of ephesians chapter 1 devotional reading.