This book a letter is the foundation of the entire christian faith and has changed the hearts of many as they read and understand the wonderful truths nestled inside. We also discuss the old man and discover that we must put on the new man. Lesson 2 ephesians 2 members of gods household read ephesians 2. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called. Ephesians chapter 4 king james version kjv alexander. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you.
Summary of the book of ephesians story of the bible. Pauls writings defy any strict organization, due to the nature of their composition as dictated epistles. In the old testament, the vine was always used an example of israel, especially isaiah chapter 5 verses 1 through 7, also known as the song of the vineyard, how. The condition you speak of is a carnal condition,the tilting flesh you refer to. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. As a prisoner for the lord, then, i urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 4 6 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. The city of ephesus was a large commercial port city in asia minor present day turkey located at.
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Ephesians 4 niv bible as a prisoner for the lord, then. Most early writers spoke of the epistle as having been addressed to the ephesians. Ephesians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Paul ends this chapter with a powerful prayer for believers to know and experience the love of god and to be filled to full measure of god according to the power that now lives in us. Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by apostle paul while he was in prison in rome around ad 62, but more recently, it has been suggested that it was written between ad 80 and 100 by another writer using pauls name and style. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Ephesians 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Verses in the book of ephesians chapter 4 this section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of ephesians, chapter 4 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. The passage begins with pauls mention of his imprisonment and his focus on christian unity ephesians 4. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6.
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. May 21, 2018 ephesians chapters 16 audio video bible alexander scourby kjv ephesians 4 part 2. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Ephesians chapter 2 kjv king james version very good mr. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. In the next three chapters, he gives the consequent obligations and requirements of being his child, in order to live out salvation in accordance with the fathers. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Paul began the practical application section of this letter with a quick reminder to the readers that he was a prisoner, for their sake. The first chapter was about who god is and what he has done on our behalf.
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the. Every believer has a responsibility to live as servants of jesus christ. Chapter 4 describes both the unity of believers and the new hope which christians have in jesus. Praise be to the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in christ.
Ephesians 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. David guzik commentary on ephesians 4, where paul calls the church into unity, which happens through the work of the spiritual gifts. We enter now on the latter part of it, in which we have the most weighty and serious exhortations that can be given. 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. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Now he begins to sketch what each member of the church must be if the church is.
Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Nevertheless, there is certainly a broad outline in evidence here, the first three chapters dealing with christian doctrine, and the last three with christian morality and behavior. Ephesians chapter 4 in the first three chapters of ephesians, paul has set forth the believers position with all the blessings, honors, and privileges of being a child of god. In addition, we noted that chapter 4 begins a discourse on the practice of believers, that begins in eph 4. Gods plan for faithful living in the church to build the church, eph 4.
Ephesians 4 niv unity and maturity in the body of bible gateway. 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. 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 ephesians text is filled with multiple great passages. Ephesians chapter 4 presents principles for the believers conduct in the world. The book of ephesians clearly leaves its mark among other bible books by displaying the powerful impact of the gospel of christ jesus in the individual and corporate life of believers. Ephesians 4, new international version niv the bible app. From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. Dec 30, 2016 in addition, we noted that chapter 4 begins a discourse on the practice of believers, that begins in eph 4. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. The book of ephesians chapter 4 summary and conclusion. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. In chapters 45, paul encourages the believer to walk in a manner worthy of the calling.
Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time he wrote colossians and philemon, as he sent all three letters by the hand of tychicus, accompanied by onesimus ephesians 6. The second chapter is about who we are as a result and how we come together as gods holy people. Ephesians chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. We learn how to walk worthy in the unity of the spirit with faith and knowledge. The believers position united to god chapters the believers privileges united to one another chapters 45 the believers protection united against the evil one chapter 6. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. The book of romans is a masterfully written exposition on gods grace and the righteousness that comes by grace through faith. Ephesians chapters 16 audio video bible alexander scourby kjv ephesians 4 part 2. Mixing law with grace, or anything of the carnal mind, as written in romans 8. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. The book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. Ephesians chapter 4 sermon by eric hanson, ephesians 4.
As one of pauls final letters, he packs so much wisdom and revelation in this short yet amazing book. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. The passage begins with pauls mention of his imprisonment. This includes humility, gentleness, patience, and love ephesians 4. They should also be patient and cover everyone with love, just as how christ did. Ezeomedo, thou are not far from the kingdom of god. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. The book is address by paul to the church at ephesus. Chapter 4 we have gone through the former part of this epistle, which consists of several important doctrinal truths, contained in the three preceding chapters. Ephesians chapter 4 discover the 66 books of the bible. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Verses two and three give us the keys to guarding the unity of the faith. The ultimate outcome of lowliness, meekness, longsuffering and forbearing is the endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.
I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2. Nov 29, 2009 as one of pauls final letters, he packs so much wisdom and revelation in this short yet amazing book. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Ephesians 4 kjv i therefore, the prisoner of the lord, bible gateway. Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Ephesians, chapter 4 king james version christian answers. Paul began ephesians chapter 4 by saying those who were called in christ should always be humble and gentle with everyone, especially to one another. The epistle to the ephesians chapter four objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see the importance of walking in unity and purity 2 to appreciate the gifts christ has given the church for our edification, and the need for each one to do their share summary beginning with this chapter and proceeding through the rest of the epistle, paul. One must be bornagain or else the regeneration can not take place. There, he appeals to christians to live in a way which reflects the grace weve been given by god. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison.
With this chapter the second part of the letter begins. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. 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 key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. The believers position united to god chapters the believers privileges united to one another chapters 4 5 the believers protection united against the evil one chapter 6. Welcome to the fourth of six studies of the book of ephesians. Paul explained that there is just one body of christ and one spirit.