Commentary on the book of ephesians chapter 1

Although the word apostle was sometimes used in a secondary sense to include such faithful missionaries as timothy, silvanus. The apostle, having explained the duties of wives and husbands, proceeds to the duties of children and parents, and then to those of servants, or slaves rather, and masters, with which he finishes his account of relative duties. On one of pauls visits to ephesus, he stayed 2 years and 3 months. The book of ephesians clearly leaves its mark among other bible books by displaying the powerful impact of the gospel of christ jesus in the individual and corporate life of believers. Ephesians 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The beginning of this great epistle covers such grand bible themes as foreknowledge, predestination, gods calling, redemption, forgiveness of sins, hearing the word of truth, and the seal of the holy spirit. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others v. John calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible. It was the power that god used to raise jesus from death. 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. Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. If you dont wish to do your study online at simply choose a chapter from the links below to start your ephesians bible study book of ephesians chapter one chapter one of ephesians tells us that we are spiritually blessed. Ephesians chapter 1 my personal commentary on the book of ephesians by david l. That peace must be based upon grace, he does not pray that we may have peace apart from grace, but grace be to you, and peace.

With christ in mind god wants us to give up what we want for the good of others. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. Paul uses the same words here power, strength and might. God defines normal by his character, by his law, by his word. Ephesians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. He blesses god for calling the gentiles to the adoption of children by jesus christ, by whose sacrificial death both they and the jews find redemption, 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. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. 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 sent first to. Study ephesians 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. That the god of our lord jesus christ, the father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book 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. From them came the authority with which paul spoke verse 1, as well as the blessings of grace and peace to all believers. Mar 30, 2016 verse by verse bible study on through the book of ephesians, covering chapter 1 and verses one to thirteen by robert breaker. 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. Verse by verse bible study on through the book of ephesians, covering chapter 1 and verses one to thirteen by robert breaker. 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. Ephesians has been called the queen of the epistles, the quintessence of paulinism, the divinest composition of man and even the waterloo of commentators. The following section explains more of this mighty power and what it did. Ephesians chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary on. This great apostle was wont to abound in prayers and in thanksgivings to almighty god, which he generally so disposes. And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him that filleth all in all. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ephesians 1.

He does this in the form of praise, directed at god, and describing in detail what it means to have an inheritance in heaven. Verse 1 christ has chosen us to sit with him in the heavenly places 2. He wants us to be normal and to have a normal life which is one reason he tells us to act like him. Ephesians 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon hi, sign out. The design appears to be to strengthen the ephesians in the faith of christ, and to give exalted views of the love of god, and of the dignity and excellence of christ, fortifying their minds against the scandal of the cross. The epistle to the ephesians is a complete body of divinity. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. 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.

Ephesians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer. Twice in this epistle paul referred to himself by name as the author of the book 1. Ephesians chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary. Develop 1 2 questions about this chapter that you can ask of the other class members to test their knowledge of the chapter. And you also were included in christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ through the will of god, to the saints that are in ephesus, and the faithful in christ jesus. The first three chapters of ephesians are doctrinal, while the last three are practical. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Todays lesson overflows with all the blessings that we christians are blessed with.

The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ver. Ephesians chapter 1 discover the 66 books of the bible. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. Paul asked these things because they were important to ask for.

In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. Feel free to use, copy and modify these free bible study questions as needed. To the saints who are at ephesus and in all the adjacent places. The letter to the ephesians pillar new testament commentary by peter t. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives.

This epistle was written by paul, the apostle, as stated in 1. 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. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. 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. Yet the pauline authorship of ephesians has been greatly disputed in recent years. Just as grace was the key word in galatians, it is prominent in all of pauls letters. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ver. He blesses god for calling the gentiles to the adoption of children by jesus christ, by whose sacrificial death both they and the jews find redemption, 37. Some critics think that the book reflects aspects of vocabulary, style, and doctrine that differ from pauls writings. Chapter 1 establishes pauls view on the value of our salvation in christ, and the blessings we obtain from it. For this epistle is not directed to the ephesians only, but likewise to all the other churches. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. We cant have normal if we dont act normal and normal is righteous.

Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of. The apostles salutation to the church, ephesians 1. For the husband is the head of the wife as christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the savior. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. This great apostle was wont to abound in prayers and in thanksgivings to almighty god, which he generally so disposes and orders that at the same time they carry with them and convey the great and. Ephesians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Commentaries for ephesians chapter 1 a salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. This exposition consisted of readings from 1 corinthians. Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.

Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Some say that ephesians reads like a commentary on the pauline letters and probably it has been. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. He does want the blessings and favor of god to fall upon these people. He shows that it was through the great abundance of gods wisdom and goodness that the gentiles were called. Ephesians chapter 1 verse by verse bible commentary. Discussion on the book of ephesians chapter 1 from the king james bible online. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord.

Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. While this book begins, paul, an apostle of christ jesus through the will of god, to the saints who are at ephesus, and the faithful in christ jesus 1. Ephesians chapters 1 3 wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ephesians 1. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary.