Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings. The purpose of the book of ephesians was to warn the church elders about the false teachers that were teaching a false gospel and to maintain their first love that they held when they first became believers. Pure voice audio bible new international version, niv. The apostle pauls letters, for example, were read aloud to the local church communities who received them. 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 largest and most trusted library of audio sermons from conservative churches and ministries worldwide. And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
For a free realplayer download click here the video links use vlc download vlc player here or real player. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised christ from. 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. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Ephesians 1 full chapter greeting paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus. Finally, paul adds the power of prayer to the armor of god. Ppt the book of ephesians powerpoint presentation free.
The fully orchestrated background enriches the text reading and enhances the total experience. The books of ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon are believed to have been written by paul while he was a prisoner under house arrest in rome a. Epistle to the ephesians niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. Ephesians 1 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. Book of ephesians esv listen audio bible online bible study tools. Curtis vaughn says it is considered by many people to be the greatest of pauls writings.
Ephesians pastor david legge 4 grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. In christ, we are new creations, righteous, fit for fellowship with god, and even now seated with him in the heavenly realms eph. Pauls letter to the ephesians shines with the brilliant reality of what being a christian really means. Pauls prayers for the ephesian believers ephesians 1. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey.
Buso1qwbhf2kursgtipdiot the book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter. Audiobible niv dramatized new international version high quality. Listen free to the complete new international version niv audio bible, narrated by acclaimed actor max mclean. Ephesians 1 new international version niv 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. For this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Ppt ephesians powerpoint presentation free to download.
God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. Audiobible niv 49 ephesians dramatized new international version. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. This deep, spiritual letter discusses our position in christ, the body of christ, salvation by grace through faith, our christian inheritance, unity of the church, prayer, ministry, ethical right living, and instructions to fathers, husbands, wives, children, masters, employees, and employers. Ephesians 6 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. Reading plans advanced search available versions audio bibles. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of ephesians he said. There is no upper or lower case in the greek new testament to guide us whether spirit refers to the holy spirit or not. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ.
Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. When the books of the bible were first written, most recipients experienced them with their ears. An exposition, with practical observations, of the epistle of st. To the saints in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. Verse by verse through the book of ephesians 2008 click on audio, video or notes to open up the file for each message. The book of ephesians is a goldmine full of great, grand and glorious truths. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. To gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. The apostle pauls letters, for example, were read aloud to.
The glorious father niv or the father of glory kjv, nrsv. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the lords people. That power is the same as the mighty strength that power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms. 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. 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. Ephesians 1 niv read the new international version.
Not just the way we live, but the very source and nature of our lives are different. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Ephesians 1 new international version niv dramatized. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons.
Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. For a brief time at the end of his second missionary journey, and then for more than two years on his third missionary journey, paul ministered to the church at ephesus. This volume is reprint of arnolds 1986 dissertation at the university of aberdeen. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. 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 summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. 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. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians 3 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Ephesians 6, new international version niv the bible app. When some of the jews who had hardened their hearts against the gospel of.
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