Introduction on the book of ephesians kjv audio bible

First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. Background and setting it is likely that the gospel was first brought to ephesus by priscilla and aquila, an exceptionally gifted couple see acts 18. Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. Since they had trusted in jesus, followed his will, and believed in his gospel, he sealed them with a promise. Introduction to the book of ephesians learn the bible.

It deals, however, not so much with a congregation in the city of ephesus in asia minor as with the worldwide church, the head of which is christ, the purpose of which is to be the instrument for making gods plan of salvation known throughout the universe eph 3. Ephesians 1 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus bible. Biblical scholar harold hoehner, surveying 279 commentaries written between 1519 and 2001. The niv study bible biblica the international bible. This is likely since several of the most important ancient new testament manuscripts do not have the words at ephesus 1. Video video download options bible book introduction videos share.

Video series bible book introduction videos english bible book introduction videos s. And they have been induced the rather to think this because it is the only one of all pauls epistles that has nothing in it peculiarly adapted to the state or case of. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. What is the book of the covenant referred to in exodus 24. 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. During this time he also wrote colossians and philemon. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Like the niv itself, the niv study bible is the work of a transdenominational team of biblical scholars more about the niv bible. I greet you with the grace and peace poured into our lives by god our father and our master, jesus christ.

The epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 49 please note we have slowed the speed of the original. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. To the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus. Pauls epistle to the ephesians is most likely a circular letter intended to be read in many churches in western asia minor, not just in ephesus. Who was potiphera and is he the same man as potiphar. The introduction to each book gives a concise but thorough treatment of its authorship, date, original setting, and purpose. Ephesians 1 king james bible kjv book of ephesians. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version. Ephesians introduction new testament matthew henry. In ephesians, paul shows how the good news should create. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church.

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. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. What does it mean that god sends rain on the just and the unjust alike in matthew 5.

They have sought to clarify understanding of, develop appreciation for, and provide insight into that word. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. Introduction to ephesians the book of ephesians christ church baptist. The book of ephesians kjv audio bible full by alexander. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a loyal. Variously known as the greatest story ever told, the book of books and many other names, the bible is reputed to be the biggest bestseller of all time. Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2. How can we avoid the wages of sin and escape the spiritual death romans 6. A historical introduction to the early christian writings.

Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Summary of the book of ephesians story of the bible. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Doctrinal ephesians chapter 1 gods purpose in christ from before the foundation of the world ephesians 1. Ephesians 1 the passion translation tpt pauls introduction. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding region c. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. The holy bible book 43 john kjv dramatized audio duration. Ephesians probably circulated in the region for which ephesus was the primary church center. Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to several churches, and that the copy directed to the ephesians happened to be taken into the canon, and so it came to bear that particular inscription.

Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. In the book of ephesians, the apostle paul highlights christian unity and the need to go on walking in love and to stand firm against the crafty acts of the devil. The translators of the bible, wish grace, mercie, and peace, through jesus christ our lord. Following a structural analysis, the commentary takes the book section by section, drawing out its main themes, and also comments on individual verses and problems of interpretation. Ephesians introduction, king james version, american. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison.

Author and date for a discussion of the city from which paul wrote. In the book of ephesians, we learn how the gospel creates a new multiethnic, covenant family of god, and affects our story and how we live every day as a body of new humanity unified in love. Ephesians 1 king james version kjv 1 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. All confess the authority of the bible as gods infallible word to humanity. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The teachers outline and study bible has everything anyone needs to study, lead, or teach a 3040 minute verse by verse bible study or small group. May god himself, the heavenly father of our lord jesus christ, release grace over you and impart total. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design. Ephesians 1 1 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. Writing, as he does in this epistle, on the constitution and prospects of christs universal church, he refers the ephesians, as to personal matters, to the bearer of the epistle, tychicus ephesians 6.