This set has 50 questions taken from ephesians chapter 1. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. We just trust the lord will bless you as we open the word for this lesson, and trust that you will get your bible and study right along with us. He is far above everything, in his power, dominion, and might. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. You know you are part of an eternal plan, and privileged to take part in bringing glory to god. I did not put the questions by verse, because the written test normally has the questions by chap. Sunday school lesson plans sunday school powerpoint.
The following section explains more of this mighty power and what it did. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. Ephesians chapter 1 kjv king james version romans 10. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. And he hath quickened you in the nineteenth and twentieth verses of the preceding chapter, st.
Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of. Questions for ephesians chapter 1 flashcards quizlet. First, salvation is from sin, which characterizes life before christ. What was hidden throughout the ages was revealed to us when christ came. The saints are foreordained to receive the gospelthe gospel is to be restored in the latter daysthe saints are sealed by the holy spirit of promisethey know god and christ by revelation. This unique title for satan speaks of his authority prince and his realm the air, a way of referring to satans environment. All christians should put their hope in the great love and power of god as seen. Paul spoke of gods working in them by the same almighty power whereby he raised christ from the dead. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience. Time in this test is a vital factor so monitor it well.
Paul asked these things because they were important to ask for. Ezeomedo, thou are not far from the kingdom of god. One expressed purpose of the book is that we might know what are the riches of the glory of. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. According to tradition, ephesians was written by paul when he was a prisoner in rome, around ad 62. There is no reference to ephesus, or to any individuals, despite acts recording that paul spent a long time there. Ephesians 1 commentary the sermon bible commentary. However, ephesians is generally believed not to be by paul it is a deuteropauline epistle. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today. Flash cards to memorize the book of ephesians for the new international version niv of the bible.
The first chapter was about who god is and what he has done on our behalf. Verse 1 by the will of god not by any merit of my own. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. First, paul describes the spiritual blessings which believers have in christ ephesians 1. In the first three verses, there is perhaps no clearer statement in scripture on the sinfulness of man apart from christ. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus. He is gloriously enthroned over every name that is ever praised. 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. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. The design appears to be to strengthen the ephesians in the faith of christ, and to give exalted views of the love of god, and of the dignity and excellence of christ, fortifying their minds against the scandal of the cross. English standard version 1 and you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath. Paul explains the mystery of the church and gives practical insight into living as believers. Carefully read through and pay close attention to the words used and the different scriptures which are applicable.
Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. Ephesians chapter 2 kjv king james version very good mr. To the saints who are at ephesus and in all the adjacent places. He was not appointed to his office through the intervention of the church or of those who had been apostles before him. The book of ephesians is a beautiful revelation of the church and the spiritual blessings we have in christ jesus.
In their commentaries on ephesians, both john macarthur and warren wiersbe talk about hetty green, who was known for a long time as the americas greatest miser. The books of ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon are believed to have been written by paul while he was a prisoner under house arrest in rome a. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. The saints are foreordained to receive the gospelthe gospel is to be restored in the latter. The book of ephesians, chapter 2 king james version. True peace, just like true grace, comes from the father and the lord jesus christ. Chapter 1 includes a brief introduction ephesians 1. Paul speaks in ephesians about the spirit of wisdom and revelation and the power given to those who believe and trust in the christ. Apr 09, 2011 according to tradition, ephesians was written by paul when he was a prisoner in rome, around ad 62. In the state of spiritual death, the only walking, or living, a person can do is according to the course of this world. Ephesians 12 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. A collection of sermons on book of ephesians chapter 6 by dr. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.
Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Those are not saints, who are not faithful, believing in christ, and true to the profession they make of relation to their lord. The condition you speak of is a carnal condition,the tilting flesh you refer to. You know from this chapter that the power of god was evidenced in the. Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ppt ephesians powerpoint presentation free to download. Vision for the church is a 5week internet bible study designed to help christians. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 1 part 4 book 36 ephesians 1. Lesson 2 ephesians 2 members of god s household read ephesians 2. Just as grace was the key word in galatians, it is prominent in all of pauls letters. And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 1.
The same ancient greek verb is used in ephesians 2. There is no reference to ephesus, or to any individuals, despite acts recording that paul spent a. Ephesians 1, the passion translation tpt the bible app. Free sermon book of ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. This is a selftest on chapters 1 3 of the book of ephesians. He said that jesus is god and he described him as superior to all other things which are under him. 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. This is the mighty power 20 that was released when god raised christ from the dead and exalted him to the place of highest honor and supreme authority in the heavenly realm. The second chapter is about who we are as a result and how we come together as gods holy people. For this epistle is not directed to the ephesians only, but likewise to all the other churches of asia. Feel free to use, copy and modify these free bible study questions as needed.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. He does want the blessings and favor of god to fall upon these people. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ.
Ephesians 2 nkjv by grace through faith and you he. In ephesians chapter 1, you can stand because you realize that your salvation is a part of gods plan, decreed before the earth was created and time even began. Commentary for ephesians 1 this epistle was written when st. In chapter 2 the operation of the power of god on earth, for the purpose of bringing souls into the enjoyment of their heavenly privileges, and thus of forming the assembly here below, is presented, rather than the unfolding of the privileges themselves, and consequently that of the counsels of god. About this, i have three times pleaded with the lord that it might leave me. 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. Ephesians 2 new king james version nkjv by grace through faith. The first chapter in the volume surveys the grecoroman religious practices and beliefs that were common in asia minor, with special. Second, he focuses on thanksgiving and prayer for his readers ephesians 1.
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