For this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me for you. Ephesians introduction scofield reference bible commentary. The gospel introduced a fresh element into parental responsibility by. Introduction 3 chapter one 8 chapter two 11 chapter three 15 chapter four 18 this study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. On the surface this section seems a bit out of place because the last couple of verses in the twentieth chapter seem to bring the gospel to a close. The gods of the nations the book of ephesians chapter 6. Peter, after his introduction in chapter 1, verse 3, writes that god has has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. The we in this verse includes both jews and gentiles. The only way we can come off victorious is with jehovah gods help.
These lessons were begun after the completion of the lessons on 1 john. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. God has given each believer that which is necessary to live this normal christian life. Ephesians chapter 4 barnes notes on the new testament on.
This chapter begins the practical section of the book. At the time our church had a set of sunday classes going over this book and i believe a ladies bible study, too, was on this path. Grace is behind all of this lavishness that god pours out. Title colossians is named for the city of colosse, where the church it was addressed to was located. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. The book of james was to pass cyclically from one group to another. As an opera has an overture, setting the tone for all the melodies that will follow, so ephesians 1. If youre using one of our church bibles, turn to page 976 and youll find our passage. This power included power over life and death, power to be resurrected, power to exalt, power to. This has led some to believe that the epilogue was a later addition by john or one of his disciples. Revelation chapter 6 kjv king james version 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see.
You are dead and your life is hidden with christ in god. The chapter concludes with an ascription of praise to god, in view of the great goodness which he had manifested, and of the glory of the plan of salvation, ephesians 3. Paul probably wrote his letter to the ephesians while under house arrest in rome. In verse, he encourages us to prepare to withstand in the evil day and. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. In ancient greek the language paul originally wrote in, ephesians 1. In other words, god is unloading all of his riches in the book of ephesians. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities. Sermons on ephesians first presbyterian church, jackson. It is probable that the two greater letters had their occasion in the return of onesimus. Ephesians chapter 3 barnes notes on the new testament on. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians introduction and more. Ephesians 6 background information with maps and images.
In this verse, he simply states what the main purpose of spiritual warfare and the armor of god is. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life. Hildebrand, of the briercrest bible institute, caronport, saskatchewan, he pointed out to me that the book of acts, chapters 6, 7, and 8, suggests three ways by which the devil tries to hinder the work of the lord. The apostle proceeds in the exhortation to relative duties which he began in the former, particularly he insists on the duties of children and parents, and of servants and masters, ephesians 6. Niv, cultural backgrounds study bible, red letter edition. It continues the new position side of the equation, speaking further of the unique spiritual life of the church age believer. It was so radical that the apostle paul explains this gospel was received by direct revelation from the lord jesus christ gal. The apostles were to teach servants and masters their duties, in doing which evils would be lessened, till slavery should be rooted out by the influence of christianity. I hope you will continue to develop the lessons based on the book of revelation. Paul wrote the letter to the colossians while in prison, but his several imprisonments leave the specific place and date of composition uncertain. Oct 16, 2018 he began teaching thru the bible in 1967. Bsp on ephesians 6 we need to put on the complete spiritual suit of armor because we face superhuman evil spirit forces. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. Vernon mcgees unique brand of rubbermeets the road teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole word of god.
Part of life and godliness is the freedom or salvation from the control and results of sin during time. The word grace is used 12 times, and the word grace means gods unmerited, undeserved kindness and favor. Introduction to colossians chapter 1 john macarthur. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ephesians chapter 6 matthew henry complete commentary. Ephesians 3 niv bible for this reason i, paul, the. Upgrade to bible gateway plus to unlock all premium content. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly.
The epistle to the ephesians chapter six objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the responsibilities of children and their fathers 2 to suggest how principles governing servants and masters can be applied to employees and their employers 3 to see the need to adorn ourselves with the whole of armor of god, that we might be. This book a letter is the foundation of the entire christian faith. Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church. And chapter 3, verse 12, all the way through chapter 4, verse 6, tells about the new power you have for a changed life. Introduction to the gospel of john study resources. In conclusion, be strongnot in yourselves but in the lord, in the power of his. Chapter 3 continues the theme of our positional relocation from spiritual death to spiritual life in christ. The path i will take will go far more weeks than these other groups, but it is good to start at a similar point. Ephesians 6 niv bible children, obey your parents in the.
Thus far in the book of romans we have found very few commands with the exception of certain commands in chapter 6 know, reckon, yield, etc. He spoke these words as a resurrected, glorified being. Does it not appear, philosophically speaking, a somewhat violent assumption to decide that man is really the highest being in the created universe, or, at least, that between man and his maker there are no gradations with different moral colourings of. The emphasis of the early chapters is not on what we should do, but on what god has done. Ephesians chapter 4 analysis of the chapter this chapter is the commencement of the practical part of the epistle, and is made up, like the remaining chapters, of various exhortations. Sep 29, 2015 the book of romans is a masterfully written exposition on gods grace and the righteousness that comes by grace through faith. Sunday school lesson plans sunday school powerpoint. Read ephesians introduction commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. It was a center of learning and was near several key land routes. James omitted from some early lists of new testament books that belong in the bible. Now if you would, take a copy of gods holy word in your hands and turn with me to pauls letter to the ephesians, chapter 1. Ephesians introduction commentary commentary critical.
To every creature under heaven the word is to be proclaimed, so that everyone receives christ, is established in faith, and walks in christ col 1. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians chapter 1, reading from the fifteenth verse. Colossians attacks the false teachings while ephesians develops its central themes to prepare other churches for the coming heresy.