Walking according to the course of the world and the devil 2 3. This is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on ephesians chapter 1. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ephesians 1. Ephesians chapter 1 discussion official king james bible. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly. Twice in this epistle paul referred to himself by name as the author of. Assignments on ephesians 1 please read the whole book of ephesians at least once as we study chapter 1. Questions for ephesians chapter 1 flashcards quizlet. The bible doesnt say once saved always saved but it is an eternal salvation which is given freely and we are sealed and secure in christ, ephesians 1. We have received the seal of the spirit as the pledge of our salvation 1.
Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. Introduction and chapters 12 greeting and the unity of the church in christ bibliography ephesians study list next almighty father, today, as in the time of. This point is established by strong evidence, both. If youre unable to do anything else provided in your bible study book during a certain week, try to spend a few minutes in gods word. Read and study ephesians 4 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in. Ephesians chapter 1 online bible study tools and resources. Christians have been chosen before the foundation of the world, verse 4.
Wilson jesuswalk bible study series participant guide handout sheets if youre working with a class or small group, feel free to duplicate the following. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Although there is a great correspondence between colossians and ephesians, in colossians there is only one reference to the holy spirit 1. Chapter 1 explains the blessings christians received from god the father.
The christless life and the grace of god ephesians 2. Read and study ephesians 4 with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Ephesians 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Wilson jesuswalk bible study series participant guide handout sheets if youre working with a class or small group, feel free to duplicate the following handouts in. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Study a bible dictionary or similar book about the city of ephesus. Ephesians, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. Interrupting himself, paul makes mention of gods grace 1 2 a. Who wrote this letter, and to whom is it addressed. Daily bible reading disciple for life smallgroup bible studies include a daily reading plan for each week. This is the epistle that explains the theology of the church.
Provide yourself with a good translation of the bible. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. Pdf bible study the book of ephesians john ndhlovu academia. The epistle to the ephesians free sermon outlines and bible. This letter is to those who belong to christ in the city of ephesus and to you who are faithful followers of christ jesus.
Verse 11 is a summary statement leading to the next thought. His earnest prayers to god in their behalf, ephesians 1. The doctrine of predestination, and its bearing and design, verses 314. This point is established by strong evidence, both internal and external. In the previous parts of these volumes i explain on average six or seven verses. Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. The epistle to the ephesians introduction author the apostle paul 1. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ephesians 1. Oct 31, 20 this is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on ephesians chapter 1. Making time in a busy schedule to focus on god through his word is a vital part of the christian life. Bible study basics ephesians how to use bible study basics. This 63part expository study of ephesians was preached at flagstaff christian. According to pauls message in chapter one of ephesians, every believer is blessed with all the spiritual wealth of heaven.
Introduction to ephesians followed by study of chapter 1. This letter is to those who belong to christ in the city of ephesus and to you who are faithful followers of christ. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to ephesians. It is the foundation of praise to god, and is a source of gratitude, verse 3. The book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by the apostle paul while in prison in rome. The first part contains a summary, very indirectly conveyed chiefly in the form of. Consequently, within the three page 1 a study of ephesians. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of ephesians. As you discuss a chapter, you may choose to discuss only one of the themes. Share as much of it with the group as you find helpful. One principle of bible study is to note the tense of the verbs. 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. Mso that they were willing to sacrifice their siesta for the sake of listening to paul pp.
The city of ephesus was one of the great cities of asia minor, a roman capital, a wealthy commercial centre where a vast harbour invited. Paul begins by assuring his readers of ephesians and us. In these three passages it refers to a particular way of gods administering his rule over the world. Who wrote this letter, and to whom is it addressed 1. Ephesians chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. Fulfilling the desires of the flesh and mind, by nature the children of wrath 3 b.
Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. This set has 50 questions taken from ephesians chapter 1. Likewise, to reproducedistribute pdfaudio versions of his messages. He concludes his prayer and this chapter by ascribing that glory be given to god in the church by jesus christ for all eternity 1421.
The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable. God predestined us unto sonship through jesus christ. After you have read the scripture passage below, its a good idea to answer the daily study questions. Oct 04, 2014 introduction to ephesians followed by study of chapter 1.