A study guide for the book of ephesians a study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Paul wrote to believers who were made alive by gods work. Ephesians 2 background information with maps and images. While this book begins, paul, an apostle of christ jesus through the will of. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Ephesians 2, new living translation nlt the bible app. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace makes in them. Study guide for ephesians 1 a new version of this page can be found here.
Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 2 and more. Share your favorite passage from ephesians or an insight youve had from studying this letter in the. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of god not by works, so that no one can boast. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ephesians. Hearing paul mention their faithfulness to christ was a challenge to me to be faithful in the details of my daily walk. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey god. The christless life and the grace of god ephesians 2. Paul ended the last chapter by considering that the ultimate example of gods power.
To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. As we continue in our faith from day to day, month to month, and year to year, the temptation to get comfortable will always exist. And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. Eph 2 niv made alive in christ as for you, you 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. Read the following scripture passages and complete the form for each day. Chapter introduction the apostle paul, having reminded his readers of the glory and promises of god. Sep 29, 2012 and you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. The great object is to illustrate the subject which was commenced in the previous chapter, ephesians 1. The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors, designed to ensure believers are living up to our heavenly calling.
And you he made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, a. By what virtue they were changed, and for what purpose, 47. Before we look at each of those particulars outlined above, our first lesson below will take a general look at the chapter to give us some background for our study. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries.
The character and themes of pauls letter to the ephesians. Ephesians 2 is a wonderful chapter that will enable us to clarify our past, present and future as a child of god. In ephesians, christ is exalted above all things, god having put all things under his feet ephesians 1. Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Praise be to the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in christ. Ephesians 2, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians chapter 2 discover the 66 books of the bible. The church is to exhibit something new in the world. 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 sent first to.
Ephesians 2 commentary the bible study new testament. 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. In colossians, christ is the fullness of god pleroma. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Here in ephesians 2 we find not only the progressive and surely constructed work, but the present building together as a fact in the blessing of it, without reference to human responsibility in building. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in. Paul uses the law of equivalences to establish the inseparable connection between gods grace and mans responsibility to keep his divine laws. He is the periphery of the circle of which christian living is the center colossians 2. Ephesians 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work hi. Christ is the center of the circle of which the church is the periphery.
Ephesians 2 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study the first part of pauls letters and often treat the latter part as secondary or of less value see the right diagram where a wall separates the two sections. Study ephesians 2 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand. Ephesians chapter 2 in the first ten verses paul presents the past, present and future of the christian. When we get to the practical section, we find in chapter 4 that the church is a new man. Ephesians chapter 2 online bible study tools and resources. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Ephesians 2 new international version niv made alive in christ. Lord, you rescued us from the eternal spiritual junkyard to which we were condenmed by our first ancestors, adam and eve. Ephesians 2 commentary john gills exposition on the. Ephesians reveals the church as gods masterpiece poema see ephesians 2. English standard version 1 and you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath.
Godeven burning their books of witchcraft which were worth a lot of money 19. Ephesians chapter 2 free online bible study lessons. The character of the ephesians previously to their conversion to christianity. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Within this framework he gives six aspects of salvation. The book of ephesians is a beautiful revelation of our spiritual. In the nineteenth and twentieth verses of the preceding chapter, st. The book of ephesians, chapter 2 king james version. Christ has broken down the middle wall of partition. Summary of the book of ephesians summary of hebrews. In ephesians chapter 2 we learn that christians are saved by grace. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus.
The purpose of the book of ephesians was to warn the church elders about the false teachers that were teaching a false gospel and to maintain their first love that they held when they first became believers. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience. Some say that ephesians reads like a commentary on the pauline letters and probably it has been best termed the crown of paulinism. Epistle to the ephesians read and study the bible online. We also learn when we become christians were not who we used to be and were filled with new life and have the blessings of gods kindness and eternal gift to us. 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. The epistle to the ephesians chapter two objectives in studying the chapter 1 to consider the riches of gods grace toward sinners, how. Pauls epistle to the ephesians chapter 2 bible study. The design of the apostle in this chapter, is to magnify the riches of divine grace, in the effectual calling and salvation of sinners, by christ jesus. This course is designed as an expository study of the epistle to the ephesians, taking the student through the entire epistle with cross references to other portions of scripture. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full.
The words he made alive are in italics, which indicates that they are added to the text but implied from the context. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. The opening of the letter is brief, without the more detailed greetings from paul often found in. In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 36, redeemed by the son vs 712, and sealed by the holy spirit vs and 14. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The idea of unity can be seen clearly in the first chapter of ephesians ephesians 1. Paul was, at the time of this writing, under house arrest in rome, awaiting trial. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind. Ephesians 2 new king james version nkjv by grace through faith. And you he made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Ephesians 2 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse.
The apostle enters into the particulars of their former miserable state, 11,12. This is a bibleseven study ephesiansprepared by david m. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our privacy. Welcome to the second of six studies of the book of ephesians. The bible, the old testament and new testament, is addressed to gods people. Ephesians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of ephesians for bible study or sunday school lessons. Gods one eternal purpose is to unite one body of believers through christ, the church, which is his body, the fulness of him who filleth all in all ephesians 1.
The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Verses 2, 3 wherein ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the powers of the air, of the spirit that now worketh in the sons of disobedience. It is vitally important that we know where we were when god. Verse by verse bible study on through the book of ephesians, covering chapter 2 and verses one to ten by robert breaker. The epistle to the ephesians chapter two objectives in studying the chapter 1 to consider the riches of gods grace toward sinners, how we are saved by grace through faith 2 to understand the gentiles condition outside of christ, the effect jesus death had on the law, and what gentiles can now become in christ. 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 sent first to believers in ephesus. Enjoy and reflect on these blessings as they are explained here in the first chapter of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Ephesians chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new. Ephesians 2 new international version 1 as for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. Ephesians 2 commentary john gills exposition on the whole.
Ephesians 2 falls into three strongly connected parts. The epistle to the ephesians chapter two objectives in studying the chapter 1 to consider the riches of gods grace toward sinners, how we are saved by grace through faith 2 to understand the gentiles condition outside of christ, the effect jesus death had on the law, and what gentiles can now become in christ summary having expressed his. Ephesians 2 nkjv by grace through faith and you he. These small group studies of ephesians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. David guzik commentary on ephesians 2, where paul explains the need for. Five priceless things a study in ephesians chapter. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one.