Based on an indepth study of the greek texts, he starts with an introduction that covers the beginnings of the three books and gives particular emphasis to the geography of asia minor. Bruce gives a sectionbysection commentary on colossians, philemon, and ephesians. Study ephesians 6 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand. That the exegesis which makes signify heavenly things cannot be borne out, but is wholly against the idiom of the epistle. These studies will guide you through this lifechanging book of the bible and give you practical application to help you grow in your faith, gain greater intimacy with jesus, experience the victorious christian life, and. Outline of ephesians chapters 1 3 our position in christ what we are before god 1. These small group studies of ephesians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. As you study the book of ephesians, reflecting on the love and power of god, as well as the change that salvation has brought to your soul, you will find joy and peace in your daily life. This illustrated bible study of the armor of god in ephesians 6. Often is this duty neglected, even among professors of the gospel. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of ephesians he said.
In most of chapter 6, paul is reminding the church at ephesus to be spirituallystrong. 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. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. These studies will guide you through this lifechanging book of the bible and give you practical application to help you grow in your faith, gain greater intimacy with jesus, experience the victorious christian life, and help you build your life around jesus christ. The bible mentions being in christ, in him or in whom 4 times. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Gods grace, our position in christ, christ as the mediator 314. Ephesians in depth the warriors strategy pkg perry.
Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest books in terms of word countonly 6 chapters and 155 versesit is perhaps the most applicable to todays culture. Book introduction the apostle paul had reminded his readers of the. The live teaching from perry stone, ephesians in depth. A dynamic and indepth study on the book of ephesians. Becoming immersed in the epistle the epistle to the ephesians. Read the following scripture passages and complete the form for each day. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. For other books, devotionals and bible studies by anne graham lotz. Ephesians teaching copy to correct and pdf for final use. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline bible this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter four of the book of ephesians.
David guzik study guide for ephesians 6 blue letter bible. 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. Keep a notebook handy with pencil to jot down questions, ideas and applications as you study ephesians. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of ephesians. 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. This is the most oftquoted passage from the book of ephesians and one of. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against the spiritual forces of evil in heavenly places. 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. It moves beyond knowledge to the reallife application of gods word in either personal or group study. The student will begin by exploring a portion of ephesians with the help of a series of exploratory questions. To really jump ahead in your study of ephesians, complete our how to study a book of the bible lesson using ephesians as your subject.
Read the short background information for ephesians below. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 6 and more. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Perry used a roman town set and roman replica armor to delve deep into the book of ephesians, emphasizing the armor of god for the believer. Pdf bible study the book of ephesians john ndhlovu. This 10week study covers all of ephesians, is ideal for personal or group use, and is one of three such studies from keri folmar. Ephesians is the goto book in the new testament for an understanding of gods sovereignty in salvation by grace, and therefore it shares much in common with pauls other masterwork. Get the full study experience by downloading the resources below. Welcome to our study of ephesians, a book that highlights the high calling and conduct of the church, the corporate body of jesus christ. This 7 week study takes a verse by verse walk through the book of ephesians. The study covers many themes found in the book of ephesians.
Throughout this rich book, we will learn about the churchs inherited stewardship, multiethnic identity, distinct lifestyle, and spiritual opposition. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. For instance, we can participate in a bible study where we might. These studies are meant to be written in, so they have lots of extra white space and are spiralbound for ease of use. Pauls letter to the ephesians versebyverse studies. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible. The concept that the elect jews and gentiles compose the one family of god, the one holy nation, is a central theme of the book of ephesians. Fair use notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106a, the fair use of a ed work, including such use by. The book of ephesians lessons bible study and ministry.
In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 3 6. Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. The book of ephesians bible study and ministry resources. 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. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. This study presents introductory information about the epistle to the ephesians followed by nineteen lessons devoted to an indepth study of the biblical text. This leaders guide contains over 85 pages of indepth narrative teaching with direction for group discussion and helpful answers to biblical questions. The epistle to the ephesians study compiled by warren doud. Of what does the apostle paul inform us in ephesians 6. And while we dont have time in this article to cover every blessing afforded you as a believer, lets take a few moments to study ephesians 1, so we can better understand what it means to be in christ. You will also desire to follow the exhortation paul made to the ephesians. The deeper christian bible study series in ephesians is an indepth versebyverse study of pauls letter to the ephesians.
The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. The excerpt below will give you an indication to the depth of thought and careful. This feeling of unworthiness, comes from the devil. The traditional idea, that god deals in one manner with the gentile christians and in another with the jewish christians, and that the races are identifiable in christ, has created havoc in the interpretation of the scripturesparticularly the writings. Our ephesian study will proceed as i provide the various study steps to you one at a time. The gospel introduced a fresh element into parental responsibility by insisting that the feelings of the child must. The first half of the study focuses on who we are and our identity in christ, and then the second half of the book looks at how we should live the christian life in. 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. The apostle paul explains what marriage is, what it ought to look like in relation to the relationship preacher. Can you explain ephesians 612 in the bible spiritual. Niv sharing the gospel of salvation ultimately brings peace. Ephesians pastor david legge 4 grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ.