The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. So often we can identify with the ethiopian eunuch who had trouble understanding the prophet isaiah acts 8. That by revelation god made known to paul the mystery 34 a. Ephesians about these expository bible studies on ephesians. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians. Many other signs therefore did jesus in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book. To help folk learn what the bible is all about, i wrote a book called briefing the bible in which i attempted to give a helpful outline of every book in the bible. Outline of pauls letter to the ephesians an introduction to the letter. To honor their father and mother, the first commandment with promise 2 3. The book also deals with important practical issues.
This study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. These expository bible studies on the book of ephesians cover a letter that is regarded by many as a summary of the apostle pauls writings dealing with his most important teachings. A brief outline enables us to understand the whole book. Ephesians is the goto book in the new testament for an understanding of gods sovereignty in salvation by grace, and therefore it shares much in common with pauls other masterwork. Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. 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. It is therefore critical to understand the nature and calling of the church that we might be effective members of the one body that is called to bear witness to gods grace in this world.
Book of ephesians outline free online bible study lessons. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. These outlines were developed in the course of my ministry as a preacher of the gospel. 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. As i was doing this, i found that ephesians and revelation were the two easiest books in the bible to outline. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. If rome, the date of writing was probably around 62 a. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant application for your spiritual growth. Call gods people to live in light of our heavenly calling in christ jesus. Ephesians, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a.
Just as grace was the key word in galatians, it is prominent in all of pauls letters. Here is a short and succinct outline of the book of ephesians. The book of ephesians is almost certainly one of four epistles that paul wrote during his first imprisonment. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf.
Ephesians is one of pauls four prison epistles eph 3. The epistle to the ephesians introduction author the apostle paul 1. When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body. Paul wrote his prison epistles ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon from rome in approximately 6062 a. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. An outline of ephesians intended to enhance and assist your study of gods holy word his letter to you.
As roman guards stood watch, paul penned a powerful letter to. After he was released from his first imprisonment in rome, paul took timothy to ephesus to oppose the false teaching done by hymenaeus, alexander, philetus, and others. Interrupting himself, paul makes mention of gods grace 12 a. Doctrinal, chapters 1 3 the heavenly callingof the church vocalization a. The epistle to the ephesians chapter four objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see the importance of walking in unity and purity 2 to appreciate the gifts christ has given the church for our edification, and the need for each one to do their share summary beginning with this chapter and proceeding through the rest of the epistle, paul. True peace, just like true grace, comes from the father and the lord jesus christ.
He does want the blessings and favor of god to fall upon these people. In this first study, we do a big picture overview of the book of ephesians and give a simple outline of its contents. The verb rejoice is found 11 times in this book, more than any other book except luke. Paul has one main desire in ephesians for you to know jesus christ and your. Ephesians teaching gods word verse by verse ministry.
Verse by verse teaching through the book of ephesians. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Outline of the book of ephesians opening salutation ephesians 1. Grace is given to each as christ desires ephesians 4. This volume contains a detailed outline of, and commentary on, the book of 1 timothy. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. These small group studies of ephesians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. The traditional idea, that god deals in one manner with the gentile christians and in another with the jewish christians, and that the races are identifiable in christ, has created havoc in the interpretation of the scripturesparticularly the writings. The book of ephesians outline as shown below from the wycliffe bible commentary. For materials on books of the bible not listed above, i recommend that you visit these three sites. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading.
Feel free to use them as they are, or adapt them to suit your own personal style. The others were philippians, colossians, and philemon. Ephesians overview and outline of ephesians author. As suggested in the previous lesson, the theme of ephesians is the believers riches in christ 2. Some believe that rather than writing to a specific church in. Outline of ephesians chapters 1 3 our position in christ what we are before god 1. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. A more extensive outline after this one helps understand how the many parts form the whole. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. The effect of the gospel upon the ephesians is evidenced by the fact that believers burned occult books worth 50,000 pieces of silver at one time. The epistle to the ephesians table of contents introduction 3 chapter one 7 chapter two 11 chapter three 14 chapter four 18 chapter five 22 chapter six 27 this study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. The concept that the elect jews and gentiles compose the one family of god, the one holy nation, is a central theme of the book of ephesians.
The thesis of the entire book of john may fairly be placed on john 20. Ephesians chapter 1 discover the 66 books of the bible. Doctrinal, chapters 1 3 the heavenly calling of the church vocalization. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. The book of ephesians along with philippians and colossians, was written by. Christ reconciled the two groups and united them 18. 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. Call gods people to live in light of our heavenly calling in christ.