Cds and dvd teachings are included, along with a personal study guide that walks you through all six chapters of this important book. The blog why ephesians is the best book in the bible. This epistle was not written to a specific church and could be themed the church, the fullness of christ. It contains perhaps the most breathtaking account of the triune god accomplishing salvation 1. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ephesians. 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. 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. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey.
Kenneth boa is engaged in a ministry of relational evangelism and. Book of ephesians discover the 66 books of the bible. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the.
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. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the. Book of ephesians, king james bible audiobook by scourby. Ephesians is a powerpacked book full of rich theology and poignant practicality. The book of ephesians kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby duration. Based on roberts ephesians commentary in the story of god bible commentary series, lessons tackle the historical distance between the new testament and contemporary culture. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Used in this manner, this book will greatly assist the reader is understanding the great and blessed truths hidden in the book of ephesians, truths concerning the. Journey through the book of ephesians as orator and author heather hair brings the bible to life in this 6day reading plan. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. There is no indication that the authorship of paul should be in question. Although many have recorded the bible over the years, no one could ever match scourbys unparalleled and majestic reading. Biblical scholar harold hoehner, surveying 279 commentaries written between 1519.
Ephesians is the first new testament book referenced in early church writings that have come down to us. Audio lectures features author and professor mark roberts teaching through the book of ephesians in eighteen engaging and challenging lessons. The letter was written from prison in rome acts 28. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Boa is the president of reflections ministries and trinity house publishers. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. He is indicated as author in the opening salutation 1. Ephesians audio bible with music and commentary journey. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Why ephesians is the best book in the bible entreating favor. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Joyce meyer ministries bookstore ephesians action plan. Learn the importance of living in christ and putting your relationship with him first with this commentary on ephesians from internationally renowned bible teacher joyce meyer.
The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. These eight sessions will take groups through the whole letter, explaining and applying it to our lives as church members and as individuals. Bible introductions ephesians title author and date background and setting historical and theological. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. For the first time, joyce offers extensive bible teaching on a single book from gods word. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time he wrote colossians and philemon, as he sent all three letters by the hand of tychicus, accompanied by onesimus ephesians 6. And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bibleas the skilled authors and notable editors provide the contours of each book of the bible as well as the grand theological themes that bind them together as one book. Alexander scourby was the first to record the king jams bible on audio in the early 1950s. Ephesians your place in gods plan the good book guides.
Have you sat down to study a book of the bible and found yourself confused about why an author wrote certain things. Its produced by museum of the bible and is heard on bible gateway and more than 800 radio outlets. 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. The book is a oneminute radio program that features unusual stories and interesting facts about the bibleone of the bestselling books of all time. Ephesians bible study book includes smallgroup experiences for six sessions, weekly individual study opportunities, applicable scripture, how to use this study, and tips for leading a group. Some have argued that paul wrote colossians from ephesus or caesarea, but most of the evidence favors rome as the place where paul penned all the prison letters ephesians, colossians, philippians and philemon.
Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds. Here, in a 12week format, are carefully wrought studies that will ignite the mind and the heart. Book ii peter, king james bible by scourby bible media. In addition to the divine beauty and power we find in ephesians, this epistle also provides pauls most direct address about the life that emerges from a disciple of jesus. 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. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions. Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest books in terms of word countonly 6 chapters and 155 versesit is perhaps the most applicable to todays culture. 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. Some liberal critics have attempted to raise doubts, yet the authorship of the book is solidly established both by the clear statement in the book itself and by the records of the early uninspired christian writers. Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest in terms of word count only 6 chapters and 155 verses it is perhaps its most applicable to todays culture.
Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. It is not a book to be read hurriedly but a book to be studied carefully, bible in hand. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. In our common pick and choose reading method where we flip open the bible, read a passage, and then jump somewhere else, we often miss the importance of the flow, tone, and message of what an.
In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. In ephesians, paul shows how the good news should create ethnically diverse. Ephesians is a book that excites us about all we have in christ, transforms our view of our church, thrills us as we see our part in gods amazing plan, and challenges us about our daytoday lives. Book of ephesians kjv listen audio bible online bible study tools. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. Ephesians audio bible with music and commentary devotional. The book of ephesians kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 49 duration. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio.
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