Introduction on the book of ephesians chapter 6 niv

A complete outline of the books content is provided in each introduction except for the introduction to psalms. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is involved in christians walking worthily of their calling. Ephesians introduction commentary commentary critical and. Welcome to the sixth and final study of the book of ephesians. Chapter 6 offer four primary points closing out pauls letter to the church in ephesus. Oct 05, 2014 this is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on ephesians chapter 6. Ppt ephesians powerpoint presentation free to download. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Pairs of books that were originally one literary work, such as 1 and 2 samuel, 1 and 2 kings, and 1 and 2 chronicles, are outlined together.

Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. For genesis, two outlinesa literary and a thematicare given. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. Honor thy father and mother which is the first commandment with a promise so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the bible gateway. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Servants should show all obedience and fidelity to their masters, ephesians 6. Paul may have written it about the same time as colossians, c. The apostle proceeds in the exhortation to relative duties which he began in the former, particularly he insists on the duties of children and parents, and of servants and masters, ephesians 6. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution. Parents should be tender towards their children, ephesians 6.

Ephesians chapter 6 verse by verse bible commentary. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. The below chart will help underline and point out these similarities. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. Children, obey your parents in the lord, for this is right. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. With that challenging introduction completed, we are ready to take on the final chapter of this book. The armor of god ephesians 6 sunday school lesson resource. The last 5 weeks we have been learning about the blessings believers have and how a believer should walk live their lives as a believer spends time daily with god by reading and studying his word, listening to good bible teaching and obeying god they will used by god. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3.

Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. The gospel introduced a fresh element into parental responsibility by insisting that the. The apostle proceeds in the exhortation to relative duties which he began in the former, particularly he insists on the duties of children and. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind. Ephesians chapter 6 teaches us how to honor our parents and how we should interact with our employers.

The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. The niv study bible biblica the international bible society. First, he provides instruction regarding children and parents ephesians 6. And masters should treat their servants with humanity, ephesians 6. In chapter 6 paul gives instructions regarding three important areas of the believers life. However, this was probably a circular letter, intended for other churches in addition to the one in ephesus see notes on 1. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Second, he provides instructions for the relationship between masters and servants ephesians 6.

Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Ephesians 6, new international version niv the bible app. Introduction from the niv study bible go to ephesians. 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. Ephesians 6 niv bible children, obey your parents in the. This is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on ephesians chapter 6. Previous index next the epistle to the ephesians chapter six objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the responsibilities of children and their fathers 2 to suggest how principles governing servants and masters can be applied to employees and their employers 3 to see the need to adorn ourselves with the whole of armor of god, that we might be strong in the power of his. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. David guzik commentary on ephesians 6 explains how the believer is. Ephesians 6 is the sixth and the last chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian.

Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. We also learn how to put on the armor of god in this final chapter to withstand the devils attacks. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This illustrated bible study of the armor of god in ephesians 6. We last left focusing on the relationships between husbands and wives. Pairs of books that were originally one literary work, such as 1 and 2 samuel, 1 and 2 kings, and 1. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. Third, paul discusses the armor of god ephesians 6. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. Children should obey their parents, that they may live long and be happy, ephesians 6. The first area is an exhortation on how to maintain harmony and attract gods blessing within our family and work environments. That ye may be able to withstand that ye may not only stand fast in the liberty wherewith christ hath made you free, but also discomfit all your spiritual foes. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. In the seventh chapter of the third book of his testimonies, he speaks of the apostle paul writing to the ephesians and then proceeds to quote ephesians 4.