Introduction on the book of ephesians chapter 6 niv

Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ephesians 6 is the sixth and the last chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Niv sharing the gospel of salvation ultimately brings peace between. Summary of the book of ephesians story of the bible. 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.

Introduction from the niv study bible go to ephesians. And masters should treat their servants with humanity, ephesians 6. However, this was probably a circular letter, intended for other churches in addition to the one in ephesus see notes on 1. Oct 05, 2014 this is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on ephesians chapter 6. Ephesians 6, new international version niv the bible app. We last left focusing on the relationships between husbands and wives. Chapter 6 offer four primary points closing out pauls letter to the church in ephesus. With that challenging introduction completed, we are ready to take on the final chapter of this book. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. 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. In chapter 6 he addressed parentchild relationships, slavemaster relationships, and spiritual warfare. Multiple bible versions at bible gateway nkjv, niv, nrsv etc.

First, he provides instruction regarding children and parents ephesians 6. The below chart will help underline and point out these similarities. This is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on ephesians chapter 6. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The niv study bible biblica the international bible society. 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. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say.

Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the bible gateway. For genesis, two outlinesa literary and a thematicare given. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Children should obey their parents, that they may live long and be happy, ephesians 6. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america. Parents should be tender towards their children, ephesians 6. The apostle proceeds in the exhortation to relative duties which he began in the former, particularly he insists on the duties of children and. 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. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4.

The armor of god ephesians 6 sunday school lesson resource. Ephesians introduction commentary commentary critical and. Ppt ephesians powerpoint presentation free to download. Pairs of books that were originally one literary work, such as 1 and 2 samuel, 1 and 2 kings, and 1. This scripture was said to me several times as a child. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. 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.

Because the name ephesus is not mentioned in every early manuscript, some scholars believe the letter was an encyclical, intended to be circulated and read. The gospel introduced a fresh element into parental responsibility by insisting that the. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. We also learn how to put on the armor of god in this final chapter to withstand the devils attacks. Ephesians 6 niv bible children, obey your parents in the. Welcome to the sixth and final study of the book of ephesians. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. David guzik commentary on ephesians 6 explains how the believer is.

In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. 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 and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. The first area is an exhortation on how to maintain harmony and attract gods blessing within our family and work environments. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. 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. Third, paul discusses the armor of god ephesians 6. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul.

Everything in these three chapters spells out what is involved in christians walking worthily of their calling. This illustrated bible study of the armor of god in ephesians 6. 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 chapter 6 verse by verse bible commentary. Ephesians chapter 6 teaches us how to honor our parents and how we should interact with our employers. Ephesians intro to ephesians biblica the international bible. Servants should show all obedience and fidelity to their masters, ephesians 6.

Children, obey your parents in the lord, for this is right. 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. Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. A complete outline of the books content is provided in each introduction except for the introduction to psalms. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Second, he provides instructions for the relationship between masters and servants ephesians 6. It deals, however, not so much with a congregation in the city of ephesus in asia minor as with the worldwide church, the head of which is christ, the purpose of which is to be the instrument for making gods plan of salvation known throughout the universe eph 3.

The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. Paul may have written it about the same time as colossians, c. 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. Ephesians chapter 6 free online bible study lessons. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. In chapter 6 paul gives instructions regarding three important areas of the believers life.