Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians Introduction Eph. 1:1-3.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

The Book of Ephesians Be Strong in the Lord and the Power of His Might.

Advertisements

The founding of the church in Corinth Paul’s Second Missionary Journey - Book of Acts chapters 16 to 18 Begins from Jerusalem in 49 A.D.

2 nd Journey Paul’s 3 rd Missionary Journey Arrival in Ephesus “Disciples” (1) Holy Spirit at baptism? John’s baptism (3,4; John 1:6-9, 15-27, 3:22-30)

New Testament Survey: Book of Ephesians A street in Ephesus.

EPHESIANS “The Epistle to the Ephesians is a complete Body of Divinity. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel; in the next, you have.

…. Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles.

“Thou Hast Left Thy First Love”

Ephesus was located in western Asia Minor and was the capital of Proconsular Asia. It was a "free city" with its own Senate and Assembly. Ephesus was.

You Are Rich!. Answering Six Questions Who wrote it? Who wrote it? Who was it written to? Who was it written to? Where was it written from? Where was.

The church at Ephesus stands unique among all those mentioned in the New Testament. No other church can be followed through the text quite so completely.

Corinthians 1-6.  To inspire class members to seek the blessings that come from being unified in Christ, following the Spirit, and being morally clean.

THE CHURCH: T O G OD B E T HE G LORY (Ephesians 3) THE CHURCH: T O G OD B E T HE G LORY (Ephesians 3)

1 Timothy I). Timothy A). Background 1). Faith a). 2 Tim. 1:5

The Acts of the Apostles A Survey. 2 The Book of Acts Not a complete history Some of the acts of some of the apostles Two main characters: Peter (1-12)

FAN THE FLAMES 2 TIMOTHY 1: Timothy 1 Timothy is more informational 3:15 It does contain encouragement 1:18 instructions to live according to the.

Seven Walks of Ephesians

July 25, 2015 Part 1: Prelude to a Biblical Journey : What You Can Expect From the Bible

NT Survey II Romans. Paul’s Third Journey (Acts 18:23 – 21:17) Galatians & Romans written from Corinth (Acts 20:1-3). 2 Corinthians written from Macedonia,

Ephesians Lesson 5. Ephesians 3:1-6 Paul: a prisoner for Jesus Christ vs. 1 a steward of God’s grace vs. 2 understood the mystery by revelation vs. 4.

1 Letters to churches -- messages from God Ephesus – What the church is really about.

Ephesians & Colossains Written from: Roman Prison Date: 61/62 (?) Themes: Eph - Saved from sin - saved for good works. The purpose of the Church is to.

Studies in 1 Corinthians

EPHESIANS COLOSSIANS. PRISON EPISTLES Paul’s First Roman Imprisonment EPISTLE DESTINATION FOUNDING OCCASION PURPOSE THEME Ephesians Circular Letter Paul.

IF JESUS HAD NOT DIED EPHESIANS 1:3 TEXT. IF JESUS HAD NOT DIED  THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO PERFECT SACRIFICE  HEB. 9:24-26 – Not just any sacrifice 

1 Ephesians - Christ and the Church. 2 The Overview... Ephesians is Paul’s dissertation on the relationship between Jesus Christ and His church. It explores.

1. 2 God’s Vision For The Broken World 3 Introduction: V1-2, Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the.

Ephesians & Colossians Spring Quarter 2012 Ephesus Three miles from the Aegean coast, in the Cayster River valley. Three great roads converged here.

 The Challenge of Preaching  The Challenge of Elders  The Challenge of Sinners.

Ephesians. Reading letters  “I know it’s not easy being where you are right now...”  What is not easy?  Where is the place they talk about?  When.

Aquila and Priscilla Acts 18:1-11.

NT Survey II Ephesians. Paul’s Third Journey (Acts 18:23 – 21:17) Galatians & Romans written from Corinth. 2 Corinthians written from Macedonia, after.

Loyal, but Lacking The Church at Ephesus Revelation 2:1-7.

Introduction to First Timothy Timothy’s Early Life – Before Meeting Paul Timothy’s Early Life – Before Meeting Paul – Raised by a godly mother & grandmother.

So Your Picture’s in the Directory?.  You have chosen to be identified as a member of this local church.

The spiritual wars Ephesians.  Ephesus Capital of western Turkey Financial center of Asia Minor Temple of Artemis (one of seven wonders of the world)

 BIBLE STUDY Epistles of St. PAUL.

Ephesians Lesson 1. Acts 19:1-20:2 Setting Ephesus had one of the 7 wonders of the world: The Temple of Artemis/Diana Ephesus was a major city in Asia.

THE BOOK OF ROMANS INTRODUCTION. AUTHOR OF THE BOOK Paul, a servant and apostle of Christ (1:1). Paul, a servant and apostle of Christ (1:1). “Apostle.

Ephesians The Epistle of the Church January 8, 2006.

Titus Lesson 1 Paul and Titus  One of the still unrevealed “mysteries” of the New Testament is the question of why Luke made no mention at all of Titus.

Chapter 1 The Single Mind

Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Walk In LOVE Eph 5:1-2. Walk in unity 4: worthy walks of God’s calling Walk in holiness 4:17-32 Walk in love 5:1-2 Walk in light 5:3-14 Walk in.

Writes his Letters. Paul Writes his First Letter to the Corinthians Paul Writes his First Letter to the Corinthians.

Ephesians. Paul is the author of Ephesians. Ephesus was an important city in western Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Major trade routes was a center for.

Titus 1). Crete A). Location 1). Mediterranean island SE of Macedonia

Ephesians Comunicación y Gerencia An Epistle of Paul Click to add Text.

Paul's two letters to Timothy are 2 of the 3 ___________ Epistles.

Men’s Saturday Morning First Corinthians Study Saturday, January 7, 2006 Happy New Year!

The Book of Ephesians – About the Church 5:32 – speak concerning Christ & church 5:32 – speak concerning Christ & church Called “a glorious church” (5:27)

For your consideration…  What type of impression do you leave with others -- based on your words and actions?  What type of influence are you providing.

“The Bible does not thrill, the Bible nourishes. Give time to the reading of the Bible and the recreating effects is as real as that of fresh air” Oswald.

The Prison Epistles A Study of the Letters Paul Wrote While Imprisoned in Rome Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, & Philemon.

Why did the author write this book? n Situation of the author? –From prison (3;1; 6:20) –Written at same time as Colossians (6;21; Col. 4:7)

The Prison Epistles A Study of the Letters Paul Wrote While Imprisoned in Rome Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, & Philemon.

Ephesians 1:3 (NKJV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.

The City and Church of Ephesus

Titus 3:8 (NKJV) 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful.

A Study of the Letters Paul Wrote While Imprisoned in Rome

2 Corinthians Introduction.

“PURE MUSIC” Truth That Sings; Doctrine Set to Music.

Survey of Ephesians 1-6.

Introduction to Ephesians

Why we can be blessed with every spiritual blessing

“PURE MUSIC” Truth That Sings; Doctrine Set to Music.

Presentation transcript:

Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians Introduction Eph. 1:1-3

Ephesus A port city in western Asia minor Population around 250,000, 4 th largest in Empire A free city A worldly & wealthy city

Ephesus Home to the temple of the goddess Diana Immorality “Priestesses” Assylum Greed

The Church at Ephesus First mentioned Paul’s 2 nd preaching trip – Acts 18:18-21

The Church at Ephesus Ephesus

The Church at Ephesus As he leaves for Jerusalem, Aquilla and Priscilla stay – Acts 18:24-19:1 Acts 19:1-41, During 3rd preaching trip he stays there 3 years (Ac. 19:9-10, 20:31)

Ephesus

The Church at Ephesus While in Ephesus Great miracles ( Ac. 19:11-12 ) Jewish exorcists fail ( 19:13-17 ) Many believed and confessed deeds – burned magic books ( 19:18-20 )

The Church at Ephesus While in Ephesus Demetrius causes an uproar ( Ac. 19:23-41 ) Paul departs ( 20:1 )

The Church at Ephesus In other passages: 1 Corinthians written from Corinth ( 1 Cor. 16:8-9 ) Paul calls Ephesian elders ( Ac. 20:17-38 )

The Church at Ephesus In other passages: Letter of Ephesians written from prison in Rome ( Eph. 3:1, 4:1, 6:20 ) Timothy in Ephesus ( 1 Tim. 1:3 ) Rev. 2:1-7 7 churches of Asia

The Book of Ephesus Paul the author Eph. 1:1 Purpose – Eph. 1:3, Every spiritual blessing in Christ Christ and His church

The Book of Ephesus The message “In Christ” “In Him”, etc. Found some 30 times

The Book of Ephesus The message “Walk”, Eph. 2:2, once walked Good works, Eph. 2:10 Walk worthy, Eph. 4:1 Not as “Gentiles”, Eph. 4:17

The Book of Ephesus The message Walk in love, Eph. 5:2 Walk as children of light, Eph. 5:8 Walk circumspectly, Eph. 5:15

The Book of Ephesus Outline: Spiritual blessings, Ch. 1, 1:22-23 – He is head over the church Ch. 2, salvation through God’s grace, available to all Ch. 3, “the mystery”

The Book of Ephesus Outline: Ch. 4:1-16, walk in unity Ch. 4:17-5:21, how we are to treat one another Ch. 5:22-33, The submission of the church

The Book of Ephesus Outline: Ch. 6:1-9, submission Ch. 6:10--20, perseverance in the fight Ch. 6:21-24, concluding remarks

Ephesians teaches us about our salvation in Christ. Will you do your part