Introduction on the book of ephesians chapter 3

In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. By definition, a servant is one who acts on the commands of others, who. Paul was literally, and often, a prisoner for the cause of christ acts 26. Of his devout and affectionate prayer to god for the ephesians, ephesians 3. Chapter introduction context from ephesians 1 and 2 the apostle paul reminded his readers of the glory and promise of god, our need for his. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary.

Read all of ephesians 3 the whole of chapter 3 is a parenthesis unfolding the mystery. Ephesians 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds for doubting authorship by the apostle paul. 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 3 new king james version nkjv the mystery revealed.

Which doctrine he was made a minister, that he might declare the unsearchable riches of christ, and make known to principalities and powers this eternal purpose of god, 712. Ephesians introduction commentary commentary critical. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2. Paul meets with the ephesians elders at miletus fall of 56 a. Introduction to the book of ephesians robert mclaughlin. Studies notes for ephesians ephesians 3click here to download the pdf file. Jesus saving work was part of redeeming a fallen creation for god. Introduction to the book of ephesians one cannot step over the threshold of this letter into the book of ephesians without being inundated with thoughts of gods mercy and grace. Summary of the book of ephesians summary of hebrews. Ephesians chapter 3 free online bible study lessons.

Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. These study questions are free to use, alter and duplicate for a bible study. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. Ephesians 3 20, i believe that knowing that we have the power with in us that when we ask god for something no matter what it is and he do it for us, then as a born again believer with the holy spirit dwelling in us that we should not call it a miracle, it should be expected. Robert mclaughlin bible ministries introduction to the book of ephesians. It is interesting to note and observe that while the new testament often refers to the church, it does not speak of going to church. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey.

We may observe it to have been very much the practice of. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. There is not one exhortation in the first three chapters. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Wednesday, may 19, 2010 i isagogics the historical background. Introduction to the book of ephesians juli camarin february 24, 2015 introduction. However, this was probably a circular letter, intended for other churches. Chapter 3 speaks about the mystery of christ revealed ephesians 3. Of the account which paul gives the ephesians concerning himself, as he was appointed by god to be the apostle of the gentiles, ephesians 3.

Ephesians 3, new international version niv the bible app. The majestic chapters of ephesians emphasize the unity in the church of christ that has. Outline chapter 3 continues the theme of our positional relocation from spiritual death to spiritual life in christ. Two significant prayers of paul are found in this book eph 1. It is interesting to note and observe that while the new testament often refers to the church, it does not speak of going to church in the way we.

The epistle to the ephesians chapter three objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the mystery so long hidden that is now revealed, and the role of the church 2 to examine pauls prayer for the ephesians enablement, what it means for us today summary in this chapter paul reminds his readers of gods grace that has been shown. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. The second part of this chapter emphasizes pauls prayer for spiritual strength, and ends the first half of his letter ephesians 3. In the seventh chapter of the third book of his testimonies, he speaks of the apostle paul writing to the ephesians and then proceeds to quote ephesians 4. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. Paul, a prisoner for the testimony of jesus, declares his knowledge of what had been a mystery from all ages, that the gentiles should be fellow heirs and of the same body with the jews, 16. Ephesians contains only one personal reference, to tychicus 6. Ephesians 3 is the third chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible. The body must be whole and complete, and thats why in ephesians 4 it says, till we all come to the fullness of the stature of christ. Christ should stand up in full functioning form in his body the church just as he did in his human body in his incarnation. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Author the apostle paul date the letter to the ephesians was written during pauls roman imprisonment between 60 and 62 ad audience paul wrote to the network of house churches in western asia minor, in and near ephesus. Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by. For a brief time at the end of his second missionary journey, and then for more than two years on his third missionary journey, paul ministered to the church at ephesus acts 18.

Ephesians 3 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. 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. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. Ephesians and colossians were probably composed at the same time in rome. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. David guzik commentary on ephesians 3, where paul explains to the church the. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. I asked and you voted, so welcome to the study of ephesians. Aug 23, 2012 date the letter to the ephesians was written during pauls roman imprisonment between 60 and 62 ad.

Ephesians 3 niv bible for this reason i, paul, the. As if that wasnt enough, we learn about the deepest riches of gods loving grace. It continues the new position side of the equation, speaking further of the unique spiritual life of the church age believer as the temple home of god. It includes 42 greek words that are not found in any other new testament book. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. Audience paul wrote to the network of house churches in western asia minor, in and near ephesus. Ephesians 320, i believe that knowing that we have the power with in us that when we ask god for something no matter what it is and he do it for us, then as a born again believer with the holy spirit dwelling in us that we should not call it a miracle, it should.

The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. Ephesians chapter 3 reveals to us the mystery that was kept secret since the beginning of time. It deals, however, not so much with a congregation in the city of ephesus in asia minor as with the worldwide church, the head of which is christ, the purpose of which is to be the instrument for making gods plan of salvation known throughout the universe eph 3. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul.