Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Ephesians 4 new international version niv unity and maturity in the body of christ. The first 3 chapters are theological, emphasizing new testament doctrine, whereas the last 3 chapters are practical and focus on christian behavior. Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. 4 there is one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling. Ephesians 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Learn bible quiz chapter 4 ephesians with free interactive flashcards. This is a selftest on chapters 4 6 of the book of ephesians.
The idea of unity can be seen clearly in the first chapter of ephesians ephesians 1. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. Ephesians, chapter 4 king james version christian answers. Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Ephesians chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. What are the two aspects of christian doctrine does paul contrast in ephesians chapter 4, verses 4 through. Ephesians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur. Ephesians 4 kjv i therefore, the prisoner of the lord. One must be bornagain or else the regeneration can not take place. Study ephesians 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Paul began ephesians chapter 4 by saying those who were called in christ should always be humble and gentle with everyone, especially to one another. Next chapter of ephesians the book of ephesians, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of ephesians, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to.
You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. Bible teaching from the book of ephesians chapter 4 part 1. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings. 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. Nov 29, 2009 an introduction to ephesians 4 ministry gifts posted on november 29, 2009 by scott under apostles, apostles today, ephesians 4 ministries, prophets, prophets today one of my favourite passages in all of scripture is found in ephesians. Chapter 4 we have gone through the former part of this epistle, which consists of several important doctrinal truths, contained in the three preceding chapters. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. 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.
Ephesians 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. There, he appeals to christians to live in a way which reflects the grace weve been given by god. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. This morning we come for our bible study to a book that is indeed a treasure of mine and of every believer, the book of ephesians. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. There are several ways of looking into this wonderful and remarkable book of ephesians, but the figure below illustrates the way in which it will be viewed in this session. Ephesians chapter 4 presents principles for the believers conduct in the world. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. Jun 16, 2011 the book of isaiah kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 23 duration. Every believer has a responsibility to live as servants of jesus christ. It also helps us avoid being deceived by false teachings ephesians 4. Flash cards to memorize the book of ephesians for the new international version niv of the bible.
Mixing law with grace, or anything of the carnal mind, as written in romans 8. Chapter 4 describes both the unity of believers and the new hope which christians have in jesus. Ephesians bible book with full chapters king james version. Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ephesians chapter 4 this is the fourth of six bible studies on the book of ephesians. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to. It is likely that the creation of the body of christ, the bringing of it to unity and maturity, is the central purpose of the history of the world to this point. Ephesians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Speaking the truth in love is a principle that applies to every aspect of christian life and ministry. All too often those who teach from this book bypass all the foundational instruction and go directly to the closing chapter. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. The logical flow of ephesians the figure above illustrates the logical flow throughout ephesians and in particular chapters 3 and 4.
In chapters 45, paul encourages the believer to walk in a manner worthy of the calling. In the next three chapters, he gives the consequent obligations and requirements of being his child, in order to live out salvation in accordance with the fathers will and to his glory. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 4 ephesians flashcards on quizlet. Ephesians 4 niv unity and maturity in the body of bible gateway. Develop 1 2 questions about this chapter that you can ask of the other class members to test their knowledge of the chapter. Grace is a single word definition of the gospel, the good news of gods. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. The book of ephesians gives practical, encouraging advice on living a life that honors god, which is why its still relevant in a conflictridden world. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible king james version.
Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. This is the fourth in this series of messages entitled truths from ephesians. Perhaps, above all, this is a letter of encouragement and admonition, written to remind believers of their immeasurable blessings in jesus christ. The passage begins with pauls mention of his imprisonment and his focus on christian unity ephesians 4. That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. An introduction to ephesians 4 ministry gifts the prodigal. From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Ephesians 4 niv bible as a prisoner for the lord, then. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Welcome to the fourth of six studies of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 4 niv bible as a prisoner for the lord, then, i. We enter now on the latter part of it, in which we have the most weighty and serious exhortations that can be given. Perhaps, above all, this is a letter of encouragement and admonition, written to remind. In this book, however, he goes into greater depth before making the transition. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.
These are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians. Doctrine occupies the greatest portion of the book of ephesians. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 4 6 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. This added an extra weight of seriousness to the directives that he was about to give to them, and us. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you. The epistle to the ephesians chapter four objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see the importance of walking in unity and purity 2 to appreciate the gifts christ has given the church for our edification, and the need for each one to do their share summary beginning with this chapter and proceeding through the rest of the epistle, paul. It is obvious, in ephesians, chapter four that the church, the body of christ, was conceived in the mind and heart of the lord god of heaven. As a prisoner for the lord, then, i urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Shows that god has distributed a variety of gifts, and instituted a variety of offices in his church, for the building up and perfecting of the body of christ, 7. Ephesians 4 king james version kjv 4 i therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. Ephesians 4 i therefore, a prisoner for the lord, urge you.
As a letter meant to be read by more than just the believers at ephesus, this is an. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Ephesians 4 kjv i therefore, the prisoner of the lord, bible gateway. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2. An introduction to the book of ephesians related media. Ephesians 4 background information with maps and images.
David guzik commentary on ephesians 4, where paul calls the church into unity, which happens through the work of the spiritual gifts. Eph 4 niv unity and maturity in the body of bible gateway. Paul explained that there is just one body of christ and one spirit. Ephesians chapter 4 discover the 66 books of the bible. In these chapters, paul teaches that it takes hard work to be in unity with others, and that we are to be imitators of god 5. Ephesians 4, new international version niv the bible app. Instead, mature believers can speak the truth in love ephesians 4. It may have been composed almost contemporaneously with colossians and initially sent with the epistle and philemon by tychicus eph. Gods one eternal purpose is to unite one body of believers through christ, the church, which is his body, the fulness of him who filleth all in all ephesians 1. Ephesians chapter 4 answers free online bible study lessons.
Ephesians 16 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. 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. In verses 4 through 6 he says we are of the same father, faith etc. Ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Praise be to the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in christ. Ephesians chapter 4 sermon by eric hanson, ephesians 4. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. We have gone through the former part of this epistle, which consists of several important doctrinal truths, contained in the three preceding chapters. Half of the teaching in this epistle relates to our standing in christ, and the remainder of it affects our condition. They should also be patient and cover everyone with love, just as how christ did. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the.
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