I chose this book, in part, because it is my favorite epistle of paul, but mostly because of what its about. 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. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Ephesians chapter 1 kjv king james version romans 10. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. This versebyverse study of ephesians, looks at a fuller need for christ. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Ephesians public domain audiobook at librivox various versions. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Ephesians 1 full chapter greeting paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints who are in ephesus, and are faithful in christ jesus.
It includes historical insights, word definitions, discussion questions, assignments, and leaders guide. The book of colossians is very similar to that of ephesians, in fact both books have passages with similar themes and phrases. Popular bible verses from ephesians share tweet save stay encouraged and united with christ with these popular bible verses from the tenth book of the new testament, ephesians. Ephesians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. The heresy at colossae was an unusual mixture of greek philosophy gnosticism and. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Dever did preach an overview sermon on the book where he identified the message of ephesians to be grace.
Ephesians is regarded by many as the loftiest pinnacle of the new testament, and yet is also a practical manual for personal combat. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur. Book of ephesians kjv listen audio bible online bible study tools. Instrumental music by mckendree tucker includes bonus instrumental only tracks. Colossians aims at presenting the head of the church christ, ephesians focuses on the body of christ the church. An expositional commentary by chuck missler available from rakuten kobo.
We will conclude our introductory study to the book of ephesians by glancing briefly at the extent of the victory wrought by god through paul in asia. Martin lloydjones addresses as he begins a new sermon series on the book of ephesians. Ephesus was the most important city in western asia minor now turkey. The book of ephesians kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 49 duration. 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 epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. For a free realplayer download click here the video links use vlc download vlc player here or real player.
Audio sermons on ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. In a creative and compelling exposition of ephesians 1. First, all they which dwelt in asia heard the word of the lord jesus, both jews and greeks gentiles acts 19. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. In the book of ephesians, the apostle paul highlights christian unity and the need to go on walking in love and to stand firm against the crafty acts of the devil. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Ephesians pastor david legge 4 grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. In this bible study participants will be encouraged to apply gods word to your life. It examines the truths about a believers new identity of christ. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. 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. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ.
And you also were included in christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. 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 holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio.
The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding region c. Mar 16, 2008 am today, with gods blessing, well start up a new series of sermons, this one through ephesians. Verse by verse through the book of ephesians 2008 click on audio, video or notes to open up the file for each message. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. This course is designed as an expository study of the epistle to the ephesians, taking the student through the entire epistle with cross references to other portions of scripture. But whereas colossians focuses on christ of the church, ephesians focuses on the church of christ. I chose to teach ephesians because i think christians today need some help with two things. Whether for meditation, memorization, comfort, or study, the book of ephesians is an opportunity to sit at home gathered with family, even and experience the word read aloud as the earliest believers did. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app.
Listen to the book of ephesians by chuck missler for free with a 30 day free trial. An expositional commentary audiobook written by chuck missler. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater. A few weeks ago, i started a wednesday night series on the book of ephesians. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in. It is regarded by some as the highest conceptual ground in the new testament. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Also focusing on unity holiness, sub mission, and steadfastness.
Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Neither mark dever nor john piper has systematically taught through the entire book of ephesians. The conquest reached far beyond the city limits of ephesus. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Learn the importance of living in christ and putting your relationship with him first with this commentary on ephesians from internationally renowned bible teacher joyce meyer. Pauls letters are called occasional documents because he was addressing local problems with universal gospel truths. During this time he also wrote colossians and philemon. The epistle to the ephesians is the most mystical of pauls epistles. The book of ephesians kjv audio bible full by alexander. Remember that to understand the book, we must relate it to its historical setting. Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 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. An expositional commentary audiobook by chuck missler. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. It had a harbor that at that time opened into the cayster river see map, p. If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. While the world wrestles with war at our doorstep, the mystery of salvation leads christians to worship and give thanks even in the darkest hour. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of ephesians he said. 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.