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Free ephesians bible study guide9/1/2023 ![]() ![]() The word “apostle” is derived from the Greek verb apostellein, which means to be sent out.Ģ) Any authority that Paul possesses has been delegated to him through Divine appointment In his salutation, he establishes his only two worthwhile credentials:ġ) He is an apostle of Jesus Christ, sent out in His service Paul begins this epistle with his customary greeting to God’s people. Greetings to the Church at Ephesus ( Ephesians 1:1-2 ) Paul wrote the Book of Ephesians in Ancient Greek, so l will be referring to the odd Greek term that Paul used in the ancient manuscripts, as it gives a vivid portrayal of his sentiments and provides us with an insight into the tone of that time. The first 14 verses of Ephesians 1 are important, as they set the tone for the rest of the book. Ephesus became the third renowned Christian city after Jerusalem and Antioch. Instead, they surmise that this letter was actually written as a circular for various churches across different cities.ĭespite this postulation, Paul’s affiliation to the city of Ephesus is rather evident: He had come to Ephesus as an apostolic missionary and established the Church at Ephesus, which became head of the Seven Churches in Asia minor. ![]() ![]() Upon studying this epistle, some scholars believe that Paul’s intended audience was not limited to the church in Ephesus, as a few of the ancient manuscripts show a blank space instead of the location of Ephesus. It is also known as a “prison” epistle, as Paul wrote this book while under a 2-year house arrest, as he awaited trial in Rome for spreading the Gospel. Hence, scholars have referred to the Book of Ephesians as “the Queen of Epistles” or “the crown of Paulism”, just to mention a few terms. Whereas some of the Pauline epistles were written to address issues that had arisen in certain churches, Paul’s letter to the Ephesians was written to give revelation to the most important themes of Christianity – kind of a grand summary of what it means to be a Christian. Ephesians is one of 13 epistles, or letters, that he wrote to various churches or followers of Christ. Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, in present-day Turkey. The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Ephesus. However, before we begin with studying this pivotal chapter of the Bible, let us find out more about who wrote it.Ī brief Jacob’s Ladder history lesson – Who wrote the Book of Ephesians? On the occasion of this adoption, we are sealed with the Holy Spirit, identifying us as belonging to Christ and who is a down payment of our eternal inheritance.Īdditionally, Ephesians 1 provides us with revelation about the church, which is the Body of Christ with Jesus at its head, as well as our calling to teach and proclaim the Gospel. ![]() I knew l had to take the teachings of this chapter and share it on our blog with all of you.Įphesians 1 explains how not only have we been forgiven and redeemed, but we have been chosen by God to be adopted as His sons and daughters. We are cherished, set apart, and fore-ordained to be in a relationship with our Father, full of blessings, grace, and purpose. I am so glad l took his advice, for this chapter was a beautiful reminder for me of God’s declaration of love. Prior to choosing a Bible chapter for this month’s theme, “Who l am in Christ”, a dear friend recommended that l read Ephesians 1 during my private time with the Lord. ![]()
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