It is the most detailed english commentary on the greek text of ephesians. This study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. Throughout this rich book, we will learn about the churchs inherited stewardship, multiethnic identity, distinct lifestyle, and spiritual opposition. The epistle to the ephesians table of contents introduction 3 chapter one 7 chapter two 11 chapter three 14 chapter four 18 chapter five 22 chapter six 27 this study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. 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. Faith foundations study guides bible studies the gospel. The nine lessons in this packet are designed to walk us through this challenging book of the bible. In the new testament those dividing lines are being. This background helps shed light on verses like ephesians 6. This book is divided into 12 lessons, each of which contains the full niv text of the scripture passage, several study and discussion questions, and a versebyverse commentary. A reference book that is an essential in any study that involves the apostle paul, whether his epistles.
Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. Bible study basics ephesians how to use bible study basics. Read the following scripture passages and complete the form for each day. Each week has an introductory page summarizing the focus of the weeks study, followed by content designed. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. After decades of teaching the book of ephesians, hoehners commentary is his magnum opus on this epistle. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. The book of ephesians chapter three workbook this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter three of the book of ephesians. Consider how long your group would like to meet to discuss this book of the. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. There is a wide class of bible teaching on the subject of. In the survey, we will look at the overall message of the book of ephesians. This bible study book includes six weeks of content.
The book of ephesians is meant to instruct believers about the importance of the. His farewell speech to the ephesian elders acts 20. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. In this room he writes emails, blogs, and ebooks teaching and proclaiming to. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. It is according to working of gods mighty power in christ 19b20a b. Lesson 2 ephesians 2 members of gods household read ephesians 2. 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. Paul spent more than two years in the city, preaching the gospel to jew and gentile, ministering with power and building up the church there.
God grants to each person the power to choose to accept. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to ephesians. The gospel of jesus has power to open spiritual blindness, it softens the. Thirdly, paul wanted the ephesians to know the great power of god. Paul says the power god used to raise christ from the dead is far greater than any power on the. If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. So, together with a bible to look up crossreferences, you have everything you need for your journey of discovery in ephesians. Pdf bible study the book of ephesians john ndhlovu academia. 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 deeper christian bible study series on ephesians is an indepth versebyverse study of pauls letter to the ephesians. If youd like to compare your answers for this ephesians bible study, theres a link on each web page where the questions and answers are provided for the study of each chapter of this ephesians bible study.
Hoehner does hundreds of word studies throughout his commentary. The second chapter is about who we are as a result and how we come together as gods holy people. Bible study the book of ephesians pastor john ndhlovu cosmo baptist church. 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. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater. The first chapter was about who god is and what he has done on our behalf. It is according to working of gods mighty power in christ 19b 20a b. The book of ephesians lessons bible study and ministry.
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