The book of colossians is very similar to that of ephesians, in fact both books have passages with similar themes and phrases. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of ephesians he said. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. What does it mean that god is rich in mercy ephesians 2. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. 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. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 5. To help further that understanding, a new project for this website the character of god and the gospel glossary has been launched.
Understanding who god is pastor chukwuemeka charles asiegbu. This is due to so many divergent views many christians have adopted in respect to this topic. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus.
Connecting the bible with real life topical studies. Colossians aims at presenting the head of the church christ, ephesians focuses on the body of christ the church. 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. Subscribe to get notified on the daily broadcasts, live services and other special prog. This would further seem to suggest, as i have believed, that not only did paul write the book of colossians, but that he wrote colossians before writing the book of ephesians. If the people of your city, of your school, of your family are going to hear the gospel, its going to be from your mouth. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 9. Pages public figure abel damina videos excerpts from 30 days of glory season 4. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Its origin has customarily been credited to paul the apostle however, beginning in 1792, this has been tested as deuteropauline, that is, composed in pauls name by a later creator. Other passages seem to fit in this category, but they stretch the width of the ditch a bit more. Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app.
Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 3. Ive been studying the book of ephesians for a long time now. 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. Character of god information organized from many sources. Paul emphasizes that we have been saved, not only for our personal benefit, but also to bring praise and glory to god. So we need to have a backdrop for this book of ephesians to understand all the truths that are held therein. Anointedtube needs your financial support to continue running. Greetingpaul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god,to the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus.
Note that the latest abel damina great sermons will be updated on this page so you can easily bookmark and listen to daily. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 11. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. The phrases in christ jesus and in himis used all throughout this book. In many respects, ephesians is a great literary work, as we would expect of something inspired by the holy spirit however, it is not to be seen as a philosophical or literary masterpiece, but rather as a vital message with vital instructions to the people of.
Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. Ephesians introduction new testament matthew henry. Feel the park welcome to rise in vision of truth with abel domina hello, chris centric family email that means is my name and i wanna welcome you to the ever increasing ward feast right here on facebook and youtube and other platforms every day where you are fed award where you are equipped with the world of his grace this year. Ephesians 1 new english translation net bible salutation.
Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. The books of reference used for this study of the book of ephesians were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. Harold hoehner begins his massive volume on ephesians with a long account of the thoughts and comments about the importance of ephesians to leaders throughout history. The epistle to the ephesians, additionally called the letter to the ephesians and frequently abbreviated to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. Pages public figure abel damina videos soteria season 6. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. 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. Abel damina blessings, please support by donating monthly with any amount to keep anointedtube online, reaching out to millions around the world. 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 loyal. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. 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. May 12, 2017 the epistle to the ephesians, additionally called the letter to the ephesians and frequently abbreviated to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament.
But whereas colossians focuses on christ of the church, ephesians focuses on the church of christ. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. What is the prophetic anointing 07 march 2020 glory to jesus 451 watching live now. 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. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries.
It describes the spiritual position of the believer. Understanding the nature of god has been a topic that has raised so much dust within the christian sphere. And they have been induced the rather to think this because it is the only one of all pauls epistles that has nothing in it peculiarly adapted to the state or case of. Abel damina excerpts from 30 days of glory season 4. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. Overview of the book of ephesians the letter opens with a sequence of statements about gods blessings, which are interspersed with a remarkable variety of expressions drawing attention to gods wisdom, forethought and purpose. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 8. We at angel ministries sincerely pray that these worksheets will provide you with an easy, meaningful format for this growth. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. The book of ephesians is held in great reverence by both biblical scholars and lay people. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians.
The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. First, all they which dwelt in asia heard the word of the lord jesus, both jews and greeks gentiles acts 19. Pages public figure abel damina videos understanding the book of ephesians. Life on doctrine a study in the book of ephesians power. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. In the book of ephesians, paul steps us through the doctrinal understanding of our identity in christ and how that identity should shape our lives. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. 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. Mar 31, 2020 what does it mean that satan is prince of the power of the air ephesians 2. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 21. The official youtube channel of abel damina ministries international. Apr 23, 2016 the new testament is not in a book, but in the blood of jesus mathew 26. Paul wrote to the early church in asia ephesus was a major city in turkey, what was considered asia at the time declaring our position in christ and what that looks like lived out in everyday living.
What god put in you is worth fighting for, worth being uncomfortable about, worth having to stretch, to stay awake in middle of some nights, to get up early, to do what others arent willing to do. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 1. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 4. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 6. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 29. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle.
You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. Ephesians pastor david legge 4 grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. Carver described the book of ephesians as the greatest piece of. To really understand the gospel in all of its goodness including the law and its many other aspects we need to have a correct understanding of the terms the bible uses to describe the gospel. What does it mean that we are gods workmanship in ephesians 2. Encounter ephesians, and get swept up into the story of jesus. Overview of the book of ephesians third millennium ministries. If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. The conquest reached far beyond the city limits of ephesus. It is hard to overestimate the importance of the book of ephesians on this history of christs people. Mar 21, 2018 gods already working out what youre worried about. The new testament has produced a new race, a new breed, the new creation man, created in righteousness and true holiness ephesians 4. Paul the apostle writes to encourage believers to live wellweve been lifted from the graveyard of sin and called to shout the gospel into the darkened world. Dont miss your destiny by lack of godly wisdom and lack of faith actions.
The below chart will help underline and point out these similarities. 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. It is crucially important that christians realize this, so in1. Selected top 10 abel damina sermons free audio pdf. Greear digs into the text of ephesians verse by verse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works. Please click here to support anointedtube by making a monthly donation of any amount through paypal.
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