Study on the book of ephesians chapter 6 1 4 1-6

Ephesians chapter 6 this is the sixth and final bible study on the book of ephesians. In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 3 6, redeemed by the son vs 712, and sealed by the holy spirit vs and 14. His farewell speech to the ephesian elders acts 20. All tradition takes the epistle as being pauline until it was first disputed by erasmus fifteenth century and by later eighteenthtwentieth century critics. Ephesians chapter 4 in the first three chapters of ephesians, paul has set forth the believers position with all the blessings, honors, and privileges of being a child of god.

Paul gives practical instructions on how to relate well with others in whatever position you are. About the book of ephesians its author, original readers and date. Outline of ephesians chapters 1 3 our position in christ what we are before god 1. In ancient greek the language paul originally wrote in, ephesians 1.

We continue in our verse by verse bible study in the book of ephesians on wednesday nights with pastor gino geraci at calvary south denver. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of ephesians. Children, it is your christian duty to obey your parents, for this is the right thing to do. Ephesians chapter 6 teaches us how to honor our parents and how we should interact with our employers. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Paul explains the mystery of the church and gives practical insight into living as believers. When the fullness of time had come, he sent the lord jesus christ into the world to carry out his divine purpose. 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 ephesians 1. What was hidden throughout the ages was revealed to us when christ came. What instruction does the apostle give to christian children in ephesians 6. Mixing law with grace, or anything of the carnal mind, as written in romans 8.

Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Jul 16, 20 the book of ephesians is a beautiful revelation of the church and the spiritual blessings we have in christ jesus.

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. Paul reminds us of gods love and the exalted position we have in christ. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ephesians chapter 6. 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. Paul writes about the ideal and godly relationship between husband and wife. A father not being filled with the spirit of god is the context of chapter 6. Marcion included it in his canon, although under the title of laodiceans c. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Ephesians 4 6 new international version niv unity and maturity in the body of christ.

As a prisoner for the lord, then, i urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Ephesians chapter 1 discover the 66 books of the bible. It was in the muratorian canon under the epistles of paul c. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. Specific focus on how modern society has corrupted christian perspectives is included. It is under the epistles of paul in the earliest evidence from the latin and syriac versions. Ephesians 6 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Ephesians chapter 6 discover the 66 books of the bible. It is enforced by an express command in the decalogue, to which a special promise is annexed, ephesians 6. Verses 1 through 3 offer a brief set of instructions for children.

Honor your father and mother which is the first commandment with a. Ephesians 16 esv greeting paul, an apostle of christ. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the epistle to the ephesians with. 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 studying the first six verses of ephesians chapter 1 we have noticed that we were thought of and our happiness planned for by god long before the world began. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Click the verse number to read commentary, definitions, meanings, and notes for that particular ephesians 1 verse. Paul admonishes believers to be filled up to all the fullness of god 3.

Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints who are in ephesus, and are faithful in christ jesus. We have considered the instruction given to christian wives and husbands in chapter 5 and now we come to consider other members of the family, or the same persons in other relationships. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Feb 18, 2016 through the bible with les feldick lesson 2 part 3 book 35 ephesians 1.

Ephesians chapter 6 free online bible study lessons. Ephesians chapter 6 online bible study tools and resources. Enjoy and reflect on these blessings as they are explained here in the first chapter of the book of ephesians. But draws a sharp contrast with the preceding unity of verse 3, expressed in the sevenfold one of verses 46, and in the fourfold all of verse 6. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the. 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. We hope that these questions will help you to understand the text. Pauls letter to the ephesians versebyverse studies. The apostle, having explained the duties of wives and husbands, proceeds to the duties of children and parents, and then to those of servants, or slaves rather, and masters, with which he finishes his account of relative duties. Standing at the head of this second section, the commandment to. These are questions on the biblical text of ephesians. Now its time to get back into the book where we left off in the last lesson. 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. Verses 4 to 6b, reveals the past part of gods eternal plan in forming the church, the body of jesus christ.

Ephesians chapter 6 kjv king james version we have a wonderful promises in rom8. The narrative flow explains the biblical authors flow of. Ephesians 16 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. Welcome to the sixth and final study of the book of ephesians. Children, obey your parents in the lord, for this is right. As an opera has an overture, setting the tone for all the melodies that will follow, so ephesians 1. Therefore take up the whole armor of god, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Were still in ephesians chapter 1 and verse 10, so lets go back there for a moment. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. In the next three chapters, he gives the consequent obligations and requirements of being his child, in order to live out salvation in accordance with the fathers will and to his glory. Ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon are called the prison epistles because they were written by the paul while he was imprisoned in rome.

The proper response to the fact of spiritual warfare. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. Jun 16, 2011 the book of isaiah kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 23 duration. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Ephesians 6 picks up immediately with instructions to children, parents, slaves, and masters. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. These small group studies of ephesians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. One must be bornagain or else the regeneration can not take place. Ephesians 16 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by.

Ephesians chapter 4 discover the 66 books of the bible. Ephesians 1 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Central to the apostles thinking is that god chose us 1. Abiola idowu shares with us the biblical and scriptural answer to covid19. This is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on ephesians chapter 6.

The part we have to play is to walk worthy of our calling, and as the apostle goes on to say, our calling is to be one. It is an essential step in bible study, but do not be discouraged if this section seems unfamiliar or daunting. Paul introduced the idea of the whole armor of god back in ephesians 6. To attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the son of god, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of christ 4. We also want to help you use the text in real life. Ephesians 46 new international version niv bible gateway. The child, and the bondservant, are to render an obedience so the words seem to indicate. Ephesians 16 english standard version esv greeting. Children, obey your parents in the lord, because this is right. The believer can praise god by living according to gods will and doing the works of the holy spirit gal. What was paul telling them to remember in verse 11. Pauls epistle to the ephesians chapter 6 bible study. This verse offers a summary clearly written to children still living under the authority of their parents.

Paul spent more than two years in the city, preaching the gospel to jew and gentile, ministering with power and building up the church there. The chapter ends with instructions for husbands and wives, which illustrates the profound mystery of christ and the church. Parents should do nothing to cherish evil feelings in the minds of their children, but bring them up in the discipline of christianity, ephesians 6. The mandate for christian unity a study of ephesians 4. He concludes this first section by directing us back to praising god, the source of our blessings 1. God has forgiven the believer by the forgiveness of sin to bestow in the lord jesus christ. Redemption always implies a price being paid for the freedom that is purchased. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. A brief explanation of each chapter in the book of ephesians.