Introduction on the book of ephesians chapter 2

Ephesians 2, new international version niv the bible app. And you he made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, a. Apr 09, 2011 according to tradition, ephesians was written by paul when he was a prisoner in rome, around ad 62. In the beginning, the spiritually dead and hopeless v are lifted up, by grace, and made alive in the gift, workmanship, and journey of jesus until the end times. Introduction to the book of ephesians learn the bible. Jul 16, 20 the book of ephesians is a beautiful revelation of the church and the spiritual blessings we have in christ jesus. Richison value of ephesians ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church this book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life. Hearing paul mention their faithfulness to christ was a challenge to me to be faithful in the details of my daily walk. Ephesians 2 niv bible as for you, you were dead in. John calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible. 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. Ephesians 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. In other words, god is unloading all of his riches in the book of ephesians.

Ephesians 2 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. The conquest reached far beyond the city limits of ephesus. Christian in reply on ephesians 2 you are not going to heaven if you think you can add your good works or righteousness to the work of jesus christ to get salvation. 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. It was in the muratorian canon under the epistles of paul c. 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. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Ephesians 2 is the second chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible. This morning we come for our bible study to a book that is indeed a treasure of mine and of every believer, the book of ephesians. Ephesus was the most important city in western asia minor now turkey.

Ephesians intro to ephesians biblica the international bible. In the latter part which we have in the 4th, 5th, and 6th chapters he instructs them in the. Introduction from the niv study bible go to ephesians. In ephesians chapter 2 we learn that christians are saved by grace.

Summary of the book of ephesians summary of hebrews. Introduction to the book of ephesians one cannot step over the threshold of this letter into the book of ephesians without being inundated with thoughts of gods mercy and grace. Paul used the little word for 9 times from the beginning of romans up to romans. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. 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. Grace is behind all of this lavishness that god pours out. Read ephesians introduction commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Ephesians chapter 2 free online bible study lessons. This is why letters such as the one to the ephesians are incredibly important.

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. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians introduction and more. Marcion included it in his canon, although under the title of laodiceans c. What was hidden throughout the ages was revealed to us when christ came. Ephesians introduction commentary commentary critical and. Paul explains the mystery of the church and gives practical insight into living as believers.

David guzik commentary on ephesians 2, where paul explains the need for. It had a harbor that at that time opened into the cayster river see map, p. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. 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. In this message, alistair begg provides an overview of ephesians and encourages us to let its essential truths impact our lives so that we become what we are in christ. The word grace is used 12 times, and the word grace means gods unmerited, undeserved kindness and favor. Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. It was a center of learning and was near several key land routes. Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur. Jesus saving work was part of redeeming a fallen creation for god. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians.

First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. Pauls letter to the ephesians is different compared to many of the other new testament letters he wrote. It is vitally important that we know where we were when god. Five priceless things a study in ephesians chapter. One cannot step over the threshold of this letter into the book of ephesians without being inundated with thoughts of gods mercy and grace. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace makes in them. 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. Paul probably wrote his letter to the ephesians while under house arrest in rome. On one of pauls visits to ephesus, he stayed 2 years and 3 months. Ephesians 1 is a beautiful introduction to how we have received every spiritual blessing in christ jesus.

Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. Introduction to ephesians by matthew henry blue letter bible. Creation we are gods workmanship, created in christ jesus ephesians 2. There is no reference to ephesus, or to any individuals, despite acts recording that paul spent a long time there. Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by. Paul speaks in ephesians about the spirit of wisdom and revelation and the power given to those who believe and trust in the 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. The condition you speak of is a carnal condition,the tilting flesh you refer to. Ephesians 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The main idea is god s gift in the restoration of humanity from the fall. Ephesians chapter 2 kjv king james version very good mr. The subscript of ephesians states that the epistle was written by tychicus. Chapter 1 was such an encouraging chapter to study. The circumstances of the author for this cause i paul, the prisoner of jesus christ for you gentiles, ephesians 3.

This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life. Jan 20, 2016 in this message, alistair begg provides an overview of ephesians and encourages us to let its essential truths impact our lives so that we become what we are in christ. We will conclude our introductory study to the book of ephesians by glancing briefly at the extent of the victory wrought by god through paul in asia. As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 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. 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. Ephesians 2 niv bible as for you, you were dead in your.

We add a little summary to get even a better appreciation of his use of for here. Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. The words he made alive are in italics, which indicates that they are added to the text but implied from the context. The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding region c. Ephesians 2 falls into three strongly connected parts. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Ephesians 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.

The book of ephesians gives practical, encouraging advice on living a life that honors god, which is why its still relevant in a conflictridden world. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. However, ephesians is generally believed not to be by paul it is a deuteropauline epistle. And whereas in the latter part of the preceding chapter, he had exhorted to kindness and tenderness, and which he enforced by the example of god himself, he here repeats and urges it. They give usan arsenal forremaining true to the pillars of our faith.

Five priceless things a study in ephesians chapter two. First, all they which dwelt in asia heard the word of the lord jesus, both jews and greeks gentiles acts 19. I am so thankful that these letters, such as this letter to the ephesians, have been carefully preserved and passed down to us. Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to several. Welcome to the second of six studies of the book of ephesians. Although colossians is similar to ephesians, it is brief while the book of ephesians is much more articulate and extensive. 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.

Ezeomedo, thou are not far from the kingdom of god. 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. Introduction to the book of ephesians summary of hebrews. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey.