Samuel coleridge called it the most divine composition of man 2. Having mentioned supplication for all saints, he puts himself into the number. Ephesians introduces us to a phrase that we see throughout pauls letters, but especially here in christ. The latins, urged on by drances, want to separate themselves from turnus, who caused all the suffering.
Ephesians 612 publishing signs accomplished author randall brewer. The firm foundation, the firm footing that keeps us standing firm under the attack of the evil one is the gospel of peace. Brethren, pray for us, that the word of the lord may run and be glorified. To bring the ancient messages of the bible into todays world, each passage is treated in three sections. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Smart guys talk ephesians and colossians this video is part of yales open course on the new testament and packs in some good scholarly commentary on our two favorite epistles. Study notes on the letter to the ephesians page 5 of 59 ephesians 1. And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
Beginning the verse 8 paul writes of the ascended christ and the gifts that he bestowed. Today, in the first chapter of ephesians, we will be examining a great question with which men continually wrestle in our day, as they have all through history. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians v. It is to this firm foundation that that ephesians 6. God gives the christian a glorious standing to maintain by faith and spiritual warfare. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context. Not all are expected to engage in such bold witness. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Finally, the boldness for which this armor empowers one is the boldness of witness in speech ephesians 6. To the praise of the glory of his grace the grace of god manifestly appears in the predestination of men to adoption. Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete. An exhortation to fathers to manifest such a character that children could properly obey them, and to train them up in a proper manner, ephesians 6.
Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. John green talks jesus man, this whole history of christianity thing is tough to figure out. He returned in full triumph with salvation for his people. He expounds on the theme of gods sovereignty in salvation in romans 911. So, please allow me to quickly summarize the letter. Is the record of human events with its concatenation of tragedy and happiness and. Paul asks that the blessing imparted by god the father to the ephesians will be strengthened in them through the message of the gospel eph 1. Study of the book of ephesians t bible baptist church. According to ephesians, christ and believers are seated in the heavenly places, the church bears witness to gods wisdom in the heavenly places, and the armor of god is made available for believers to battle against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places ephesians 6. Ephesians 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. While flesh and blood may seem to assail us, the real enemies are evil spiritual powers. His final great admonition to strength in the lord through putting on the. Bible studyephesians chapters 1 and 2 111412 youtube. The guilt of men and the grace of god part 1 ephesians.
Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at. Furthermore, because we are united with christ, we have received an inheritance from god, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the. Jun 24, 20 to understand pauls perspective on spiritual warfare we have to tie this passage in with the rest of the book. Verses focus on fallen man, and his hopeless condition dead as a result of his sin. The first is connected with verses 35, that is, our calling. Ephesians chapter 6 barnes notes on the new testament on. Oftentimes we tend to take verses or even passages out of their larger context and look at the verses or passages in isolation. When christ ascended, he did not return to heaven empty handed. That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through christ jesus. In the first 14 verses of this letter, the phrase or its equivalent occurs 11 times. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ.
We do the lords work and stand against every hint of spiritual opposition. We are in christ made the heritage of god, or gods part. The active role of the church is not altogether surprising, given the writers previous indication that god has raised us up with christ and seated us with him in the heavenly places 2. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the lords people. Apr 18, 2017 bible study lesson for personal study. Study the ephesians passage for this lesson, by reading the verses and studying the notes. We must pray for all saints, and particularly for gods faithful ministers. Aug 23, 2015 finally, the boldness for which this armor empowers one is the boldness of witness in speech ephesians 6. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. The question of whether or not there is a purpose in the universe.
To understand pauls perspective on spiritual warfare we have to tie this passage in with the rest of the book. Put on the whole armor of god, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. In him we have also received an inheritance, because we were predestined according to the plan of the one who works out. In christ, we are new creations, righteous, fit for fellowship with god, and even now seated with him in the heavenly realms eph.
Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. Put on the whole armor of god the whole description here is derived from the weapons of an ancient soldier. Of this whole chapter it may be said, as dummelow said of the last verse, it is a worthy conclusion to this immortal epistle. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. It is plain that this is pauls emphasis in ephesians 6. This firm footing does not simply come from the gospel of peace, as. Now that delegation of latins returns with news that diomedes doesnt want to ally, because hes fought the trojans enough and doesnt want more of the misery of war. Put on the full armor of god, so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. John knox asked that calvins sermons on ephesians be read to him on his deathbed. Dont you wish that someone could come along and explain it in about 11 minutes. Thus the state originally appointed by god and the. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others v. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the aeneid and what it means.
Trials and journey from caesarea to rome felix was the procurator in caesarea from about 5258 ad two years in prison in caesarea festus was the procurator in caesarea from about 5962 ad paul sails to rome approximately 6 month. Chapters 1 and 2 spring street church of christ 111412 speaker. Further explanation of what has to be done in order to become strong enough to meet all enemies, even the devil. John calvin called it his favorite book of the bible. These terms designate different rank of evil spirits. And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in christ jesus. In the former we have found grace that is, god acting towards us because he is love. Verses 46 focus on god, and on his mercy and grace in making a provision for mans salvation in christ.
Ephesians 2 is a wonderful chapter that will enable us to clarify our past, present and future as a child of god. This kind of speech would be a gift granted to some, but not all ephesians 4. In love 5 he predestined us to adoption as sons through jesus christ to himself, according to the kind intention of his will, 6 to the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the beloved. Not just the way we live, but the very source and nature of our lives are different. It is significant that pauls climax in those chapters is an exclamation of praise to god rom. Ephesians 6, new international version niv the bible app. Pauls letter to the ephesians shines with the brilliant reality of what being a christian really means. Study of the book of ephesians the believers spiritual relationship with god to the praise of the glory of his grace ephesians 1. It is a short book, and reading it many times will help you understand the story much better. Spend a few moments praying, asking god to open your mind and heart to all he has for you.
Paul says that his being made a minister or servant of the mystery of christ the gospel was according to what. The various parts of those weapons constituting the whole panoply are specified in ephesians 6. The truths of this book have impacted the lives of many saints. It is vitally important that we know where we were when god found us, what he did for us and why and where we will be when this life is over. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and. This firm footing does not simply come from the gospel of peace, as the niv translation infers, but it is the gospel of peace. To bring the ancient messages of the bible into todays world, each passage is.
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