Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. As we continue in our faith from day to day, month to month, and year to year, the temptation to get comfortable will always exist. Like the niv itself, the niv study bible is the work of a transdenominational team of biblical scholars more about the niv bible. Test your knowledge of this amazing book of the bible. Ephesians 4 new international version niv unity and maturity in the body of christ. The book of ephesians is a masterpiece of revelation that bridges the principles of grace and obedience into one solid irremovable form. 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. The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors, designed to ensure believers are living up to our heavenly calling. Ephesians 3 niv read the new international version. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. This deep, spiritual letter discusses our position in christ, the body of christ, salvation by grace through faith, our christian inheritance, unity of the church, prayer, ministry, ethical right living, and instructions to fathers, husbands, wives, children, masters, employees, and employers. Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2.
First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of god not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. When he does, record the verse number, what it is he seems to be saying to you and your response to him in this final step. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws are thoroughly revealed in the old testament. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. For it is by free grace gods unmerited favor that you are. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 download. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6.
Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Ephesians 3 gods marvelous plan for the gentiles 1 for this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles 2 surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as i have already written briefly. The most popular bible verses from ephesians found 155 verses ephesians 2. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Ephesians 2 niv made alive in christ as for you, you. Ephesians 1 niv read the new international version. Ephesians 1 full chapter greeting paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus. Ephesians 4 niv bible as a prisoner for the lord, then. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. Ephesians these are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians.
The book of ephesians week six workbook eeonline biblestudy. Ephesians 2, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians 3 gods marvelous plan for the gentiles 1 for this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles 2 surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as i. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by. Read ephesians prayerfully, objectively, thoughtfully, and attentively as you listen for god to speak. Its a wonderful book of the bible full of instructions that relevant to our everyday lives today. They have sought to clarify understanding of, develop appreciation for, and provide insight into that word. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. He may not speak to you through every verse, but he will speak. Ephesians 1 niv read the new international version online. Ephesians is filled with prayer and praise for our great and sovereign. Ephesians 4 as a prisoner for the lord, then, i urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 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.
The niv study bible biblica the international bible. 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. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. As a prisoner for the lord, then, i urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Mar 24, 2015 the book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the ephesians the niv application commentary book 10, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. 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. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Be the first to answer every question correctly and win a cash prize. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians colossians philippians philemon paul remained in ephesus for nearly three years on his 3rd missionary journey.
Ephesians emphasizes the gospels twin pillars of change and choice. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. All confess the authority of the bible as gods infallible word to humanity. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. Based on the contents of the book, it appears as though pauls purpose for writing the book of ephesians was to remind the ephesian believers of their high calling in christ chapters and to exhort them to live up to that calling chapters 46.
The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. The niv study bible biblica the international bible society. There is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Pauls letter to the ephesians shines with the brilliant reality of what being a christian really means. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible new international version. 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. Ephesians 3 niv read the new international version online. Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of god niv. It explores how conversion change is a gift of god, which demands choices between disunity and unity, good and bad family life, good and bad social structures. Not just the way we live, but the very source and nature of our lives are different. 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. 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.
In christ, we are new creations, righteous, fit for fellowship with god, and even now seated with him in the heavenly realms eph. Ephesians 1 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, some early manuscripts do not have in ephesus. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. 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. Epistle to the ephesians niv audio bible non dramatized. The book of ephesians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to.
Ephesians niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. 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.