The book of colossians is very similar to that of ephesians, in fact both books have passages with similar themes and phrases. Greetingpaul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god,to the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus. Paul emphasizes that we have been saved, not only for our personal benefit, but also to bring praise and glory to god. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 6. 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. What is the prophetic anointing 07 march 2020 glory to jesus 451 watching live now. Encounter ephesians, and get swept up into the story of jesus. It is crucially important that christians realize this, so in1. The conquest reached far beyond the city limits of ephesus. Anointedtube needs your financial support to continue running.
Understanding who god is pastor chukwuemeka charles asiegbu. The book of ephesians is held in great reverence by both biblical scholars and lay people. 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. 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. 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. 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. Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works. Pages public figure abel damina videos understanding the book of ephesians. 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. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 9. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 4. 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. 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.
Connecting the bible with real life topical studies. The below chart will help underline and point out these similarities. 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. Dont miss your destiny by lack of godly wisdom and lack of faith actions. 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. Dr dharius daniels powerful word from god duration. 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. Abel damina blessings, please support by donating monthly with any amount to keep anointedtube online, reaching out to millions around the world. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. What does it mean that god is rich in mercy ephesians 2. Carver described the book of ephesians as the greatest piece of. The new testament has produced a new race, a new breed, the new creation man, created in righteousness and true holiness ephesians 4. First, all they which dwelt in asia heard the word of the lord jesus, both jews and greeks gentiles acts 19.
Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 3. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 21. 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. Selected top 10 abel damina sermons free audio pdf. Ephesians 1 new english translation net bible salutation. Mar 31, 2020 what does it mean that satan is prince of the power of the air ephesians 2. 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. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. 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. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. To download the abel damina top sermons kindly use the comment box below to share us your email. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry.
Note that the latest abel damina great sermons will be updated on this page so you can easily bookmark and listen to daily. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Life on doctrine a study in the book of ephesians power. The phrases in christ jesus and in himis used all throughout this book. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace. 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. 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. 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. Pages public figure abel damina videos soteria season 6. 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.
Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Apr 23, 2016 the new testament is not in a book, but in the blood of jesus mathew 26. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Does the bible actually teach the doctrine of the trinity. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app.
Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. 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. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. Greear digs into the text of ephesians verse by verse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. Subscribe to get notified on the daily broadcasts, live services and other special prog. Ive been studying the book of ephesians for a long time now.
Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to. Pages public figure abel damina videos excerpts from 30 days of glory season 4. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. What does it mean that we are gods workmanship in ephesians 2. Abel damina excerpts from 30 days of glory season 4. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 8. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of ephesians he said. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Ephesians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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.
Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. Other passages seem to fit in this category, but they stretch the width of the ditch a bit more. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 29. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Colossians aims at presenting the head of the church christ, ephesians focuses on the body of christ the church. 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.
Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. To help further that understanding, a new project for this website the character of god and the gospel glossary has been launched. Overview of the book of ephesians third millennium ministries. Please click here to support anointedtube by making a monthly donation of any amount through paypal. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 11.
But whereas colossians focuses on christ of the church, ephesians focuses on the church of christ. It is hard to overestimate the importance of the book of ephesians on this history of christs people. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. Ephesians introduction new testament matthew henry. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Abel damina understanding the book of ephesians part 1. 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. 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. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a.
It describes the spiritual position of the believer. We at angel ministries sincerely pray that these worksheets will provide you with an easy, meaningful format for this growth. 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. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Character of god information organized from many sources. 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. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. This is due to so many divergent views many christians have adopted in respect to this topic.
So we need to have a backdrop for this book of ephesians to understand all the truths that are held therein. The official youtube channel of abel damina ministries international. Mar 21, 2018 gods already working out what youre worried about. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. Ephesians pastor david legge 4 grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ.
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