Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Ephesians lesson 1 the book of ephesians is actually a letter written by paul to the church at ephesus. This is the first mention of the church in ephesians, and it is a major theme of the book. And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward who believe, according to. Free sermon book of ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. He does want the blessings and favor of god to fall upon these people. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 1 part 4 book 36 ephesians 1. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of.
Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints which are at ephesus, and to the faithful in christ jesus. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. Ppt ephesians powerpoint presentation free to download. The saints are foreordained to receive the gospelthe gospel is to be restored in the latter daysthe saints are sealed by the holy spirit of promisethey know god and christ by revelation. This letter is a call for the jewish converts to christianity and the christians to be united. So now looking at a ephesians chapter two and gonna dive straight in and pull starts the chapter with two thoughts and it makes you think of an old wild west and posted dead or a life, and its quite a stock way of introducing things, he says. You know from this chapter that the power of god was evidenced in the. Just as grace was the key word in galatians, it is prominent in all of pauls letters. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus.
In this video, guest pastor kerry preaches on the book of ephesians 1. He does this in the form of praise, directed at god, and describing in detail what it means to have an inheritance in heaven. You know you are part of an eternal plan, and privileged to take part in bringing glory to god. In this chapter are contained the inscription of the epistle, the salutation of the persons to whom it is written, the apostles thanksgiving for blessings received by him, and them. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Some believe that paul was not the writer, but i tend to believe he was. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Were dead in sin, now alive and in one body in christ. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. The apostles salutation to the church, ephesians 1.
It never refers to a building, but only to gods people, called out of this evil world to follow. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. Ephesians 1 is the first chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible. 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. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. The epistle to the ephesians is a complete body of divinity. New international version and his incomparably great power for us who believe. The greek word translated church means, literally, the called out ones. That power is the same as the mighty strength new living translation i also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of gods power for us who believe him.
His principal ministry was at westminster chapel, in central london, from 19391968, where he delivered multiyear expositions on books of the bible such as romans, ephesians and the gospel of john. That the god of our lord jesus christ, the father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. Ephesians 1 commentary john gills exposition on the. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the.
Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. The first three chapters of ephesians are doctrinal, while the last three are practical. In ephesians chapter 1, you can stand because you realize that your salvation is a part of gods plan, decreed before the earth was created and time even began.
Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. Ephesians 1 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 1. True peace, just like true grace, comes from the father and the lord jesus christ. Twice in this epistle paul referred to himself by name as the author of the book 1. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. He blesses god for calling the gentiles to the adoption of children by jesus christ, by whose sacrificial death both they and the jews find redemption, ephesians 1. Chapter 1 establishes pauls view on the value of our salvation in christ, and the blessings we obtain from it. Those are not saints, who are not faithful, believing in christ, and true to the. The book of ephesians chapter 1 bible study youtube. 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. Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Martyn lloydjones 18991981 was a welsh evangelical minister who preached and taught in the reformed tradition. We just trust the lord will bless you as we open the word for this lesson, and trust that you will get your bible and study right along with us. The book of ephesians gives practical, encouraging advice on living a life that honors god, which is why its still relevant in a conflictridden world. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. This letter was written somewhere around 60 to 64 a. 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. Yet the pauline authorship of ephesians has been greatly disputed in.