Don schink1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. These are all of the chapters of the book of genesis. Clearly pauls intent here is to focus on this world system, a way of life shaped by a system that. Ephesians is one of the most succinct, powerful, lifeshaping books in the bible. Ephesians chapter 5 this chapter is a continuation of the practical exhortations commenced in chapter 4. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. To gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say.
Par 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. This website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Miles oneill welcome to the letter written to the church of ephesus. Paul warned that christians must always have the lords strength to take your stand against the devils schemes and against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms as. Not just the way we live, but the very source and nature of our lives are different. Ephesians 2 new international version niv made alive in christ. Librivox recording of ephesians, king james version. Ephesians chapter 3 scripture niv, 1984 paul the preacher to the gentiles 1 for this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles continued at verse 14 2 surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me. Praise for spiritual blessings in christ 3 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. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible.
Ephesians 5 read chapter in new international version. O father, fill me and transform me by the power of the holy spirit at work within me. Ephesians chapter 4 scripture niv, 1984 unity in the body of christ 1 as a prisoner for the lord, then, i urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. If we have gods word in our mindsalong with the holy spiritthen there is a good chance that our minds will begin to change, to become circumcised, as it wereto be purified, to become holy as god is.
According to the niv study bible, paul uses the term to mean a truth known only by divine revelation romans 16. Mold me and conform me to the character and compassion of your son jesus, in whose name i pray. Pound for pound ephesians may well be the most influential document ever written, says one. To gods holy people in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. The city of ephesus was one of the oldest of the settlements on. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in christ jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever. Here, the word has the special meaning of the private, wise plan of god, which in ephesians relates primarily to the unification of believing jews and gentiles or heathen in the new body, the church. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. The niv application commentary series promises to be of very great service to all who preach and teach the word of god. Klages, ephesians 1, niv translation, heritage presbyterian church 2017. Pauls letter to the ephesians shines with the brilliant reality of what being a christian really means. Ephesians chapter 5 barnes notes on the new testament on.
I would have enjoyed a bit more emphasis on ephesians 4. Ephesians 5 niv follow gods example, therefore, as. Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america. 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. Ephesians is, therefore, an oustanding book from which to take life application and snodgrass derives many lessons from. Ephesians niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Packer regent college the niv application commentary series doesnt fool around. Don schink 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. 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 niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. Jul 27, 2017 klages, ephesians 1, niv translation, heritage presbyterian church 2017. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app.
Our practical goals are summed up with the word imitators. Humans are limited to thinking what is in their minds. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus,some early manuscripts do not have in ephesus. Instead, be filled with the spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the spirit. Scan an isbn with your phone use the amazon app to. Ephesians chapter 4 scripture niv, 1984 unity in the. In ephesians nivac klyne snodgrass shows us how ephesians is not just a call for us to do certain things, and live in certain waysthough it certainly includes thisbut is a call for a total transformation of our lives in submission to one another and to christ. This deep, spiritual letter discusses our position in christ, the body of christ, salvation by grace through faith, our christian inheritance, unity of the church, prayer, ministry, ethical right living, and instructions to fathers, husbands, wives, children, masters, employees, and employers. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love. This worship song quotes the new international version of ephesians 3. Workbook on ephesians the city of ephesus by merrill c.
Ephesians 2 new international version niv bible gateway. Ephesians chapter 5 barnes notes on the new testament. Originating in the circumstance of a multicultural church primarily jewish and hellenistic, ephesians addresses issues appropriate to the diverse religious and cultural backgrounds present in the community. Ephesians 1 new international version niv 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus.
A prayer of the apostle, expressing his earnest desire that the ephesians might avail themselves fully of all the advantages of this eternal purpose of mercy, ephesians 1. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Scriptures taken from the holy bible, new international version niv. Ephesians chapter 1 barnes notes on the new testament. This first section discusses how believers are to be imitators of god, with a particular focus on the love of christ ephesians 5. Ephesians 2 commentary by williamkang on june 17th, 2010. The doctrine of the native character of man, as being dead in sins, illustrated by the past lives of the ephesians, ephesians 2. In christ, we are new creations, righteous, fit for fellowship with god, and even now seated with him in the heavenly realms eph.
The problem of sin is in mans thinking, which is why god says the problem is in the heartin the mind. Ephesians 5, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians 1 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the.
Ephesians transcends the paradigm of worksbased righteousness. The exhortation to be followers of god, and to walk in love, ephesians 5. Our lives are constantly being transformed to look more and more like the example set for us by jesus. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of genesis in the bible new international version. Notice paul says god works all things according to the counsel of his will. Pound for pound ephesians may well be the most influential document ever written, says one author.
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