Used in this manner, this book will greatly assist the reader is understanding the great and blessed truths hidden in the book of ephesians, truths concerning the intimate relationship between. One of four prison epistles, along with philippians, colossians, and philemon. Outline of ephesians chapters 1 3 our position in christ what we are before god 1. After describing the glorious calling to which god has called his people eph. See what its about from the first verse to the last. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Paul probably wrote his letter to the ephesians while under house arrest in rome. Another has called it the alps of the new testament. Detailed outline of the book of ephesians bible blender. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. The book of ephesians was written to people just like that. An indepth versebyverse bible study series of pauls letter to the ephesians. This commentary, in outline form, is an excellent study guide. Ephesians, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a.
The inscription en ephesois omitted from the better manuscripts. Read the book of ephesians as if it were a letter from the apostle paul written to your own church. It is not a book to be read hurriedly but a book to be studied carefully, bible in hand. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. The book of ephesians grace given and grace applied. Believers are amazingly rich because of their relationship with jesus, rom. The book of ephesions highlights the security of the believer, and how to deal with persecution as a christian and walk as fruitful followers of christ. The book of ephesians is a masterpiece of revelation that bridges the principles of grace and obedience into one solid irremovable form. Two prayers and one request for prayer in ephesians each revolves around revelation and. All men can enter, but it is only by grace, through faith in christ, and this is gods free gift. This epistle was not written to a specific church and could be themed the church, the fullness of christ. It is thought that the epistle to the ephesians was a circular. It was the capital city of the roman province of asia. He realized that christ came to unite himself with man, and unity was the core purpose of the book of ephesians.
The main goal of the believer is to display the glory of christ by showing love toward others in and outside the church. Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. 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. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. The peculiarities of ephesians and the ephesian address. Introduction to ephesians remind christians of their spiritual blessings in christ eph 1. By bible blender nov 10, 2010 ephesians book of, outlines.
Ephesians complete bible book chapters and summary new. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. An outline of ephesians intended to enhance and assist your study of gods holy word his letter to you. Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper christian. The argument against ephesians authenticity, however, rests exclusively on internal evidence, for as even kummel admits, without question ephesians was extraordinarily well attested in the early church. 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. To help folk learn what the bible is all about, i wrote a book called briefing the bible in which i attempted to give a helpful outline of every book in the bible. While paul was in prison he had been thinking about his work as an apostle. Ephesians executable outline study resources blue letter bible.
Ephesians outline bible boot camps del ray baptist church. Visit my outline article on ephesians or read a short summary of each chapter. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at. In the book of ephesians, paul reminds us that jesus longs for the day he will be united with the churchhis bride in all her beauty. The book of ephesians purpose and outlines shows why paul wrote this epistle and how he developed his messsage. Ephesians presents the church which is christs body. The first half of the letter focuses on the ephesians calling. Broken down in a way to gleam the main topics and themes of this book.
It was a center of learning and was near several key land routes. Pierson called ephesians pauls thirdheaven epistle. Paul shows us how to walk worthy of christ as we live our life for god. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. Every book of the bible outlined in section headings. In lesson one, we look at an overview and outline of the book of.
The blessing of being chosen and redeemed by god 1. Having read the background article on the book of ephesians, now skim through ephesians one more time and create your own title for each of the major sections below you can divide these into smaller sections, each with its own title, if you wish. Written by the apostle paul whilst in prison around 62 ad. Outline for the book of ephesians bible chapter summaries. Doctrinal, chapters 1 3 the heavenly calling of the church vocalization. Introduction to the book of ephesians juli camarin february 24, 2015 introduction. Introduction to the book of ephesians juli camarin.
Ephesians is a book about riches and fullness, but it is also a book about a divine mystery. The city of ephesus was located at the mouth of the cayster river, on the east side of the aegean sea. I asked and you voted, so welcome to the study of ephesians. Ephesians in the picture study bible the book of ephesians. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were. Perspectival outlines of the epistle to the ephesians. Paul, initially named saul, was born a jew and, in fact, persecuted many early christians, thinking they were blaspheming god by lifting up jesus as gods son. Ephesians gives us wonderful examples and basic overviews of a christian life.
In the book of ephesians, we learn about the impact of the gospel of jesus christ and how it can. Most scholars believe the apostle paul wrote the book of ephesians. What stands out as unique or significant as you read. A teaching outline of ephesians the plight of unredeemed humanity vv. Ephesians reveals that the gospel of jesus christ is the only way to see true transformation in the world. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Eight of these book are letters to local churches like the one in ephesus. The church of jesus christ is now the spiritual body of believers who represent christ on earth. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. The study of ephesians page 3 outline of ephesians 1. Throughout this rich book, we will learn about the churchs inherited stewardship, multiethnic identity, distinct lifestyle, and spiritual opposition. 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.
Outline of ephesians an outline of ephesians intended to enhance and assist your study of gods holy word his letter to you. Welcome to our study of ephesians, a book that highlights the high calling and conduct of the church, the corporate body of jesus christ. One of the apostle pauls books, 10th book of the new testament. And because the height of this mystery cannot be easily attained unto, eph 1. Paul instructs the church that christianity is for all men, jews, gentiles, male female, bond, free, all are united in christ. Summary page for preaching outline and commentary on the book of ephesians including big idea statement and some notable quotes. As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline. Here is a short and succinct outline of the book of ephesians. The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a.
I wrote a book called briefing the bible in which i attempted to give a helpful outline of every book in the bible. This is a book about the overwhelming, infinite wealth we have in the lord jesus christ. The author except for the pastorals, ephesians has the worst credentials for authenticity, in critical circles, among all of pauls epistles. This letter was written sometime around 6163 ad when paul was imprisoned in rome. Ephesians bible study outline contents by chapter and verse. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. The main goal of the believer is to display the glory of christ. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Ephesians is written to a group of believers whom paul served alongside aquila and. 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. Do not use the titles in this packet or in your bible. Two prayers and one request for prayer in ephesians each revolves around revelation and mystery eph.
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