This volume is reprint of arnolds 1986 dissertation at the university of aberdeen. As we continue in our faith from day to day, month to month, and year to year, the temptation to get comfortable will always exist. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. The same ancient greek verb is used in ephesians 2. This unique title for satan speaks of his authority prince and his realm the air, a way of referring to satans environment. Ephesians 3 for this reason i, paul, a prisoner of christ. Found this commentary used on amazon to add to my theological library. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devilthe commander of the powers in the unseen. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries.
Ephesians 1,ephesians 2 niv paul, an apostle of christ. This verse begins pauls contrast between the lives of unbelievers, including christians before they have been saved, and the lives of bornagain believers in christ john 3. The guilt of men and the grace of god part 1 ephesians. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20he exerted when he raised christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. Ephesians also contains two of the most memorable passages in the new testament. The most popular bible verses from the bible book ephesians. The niv life application commentary series is one of the best i have found to help prepare sunday school lessons. Ephesians 2, new international version niv the bible app. Made alive in christ as for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians. Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission.
The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors, designed to ensure believers are living up to our heavenly calling. Ephesians 2 niv bible as for you, you were dead in your. To the saints who are in ephesus, and c are faithful 1 in christ jesus 2 d grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. 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 among all the churches in asia minor and was simply. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Ephesians 2 new international version niv made alive in christ 2 as for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. Ephesians 2 niv made alive in christ as for you, you. Unfortunately, the local christian book store had decided not to continue stocking them.
Ephesians 2 and you he made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins. 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 1 niv read the new international version online. Ephesians niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Ephesians 2 and you were dead in the trespasses and sins in. Ephesians 2 nkjv by grace through faith and you he. The book of ephesians gives practical, encouraging advice on living a life that honors god, which is why its still relevant in a conflictridden world. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Prayer that christians may realize gods purpose and power. Ephesians 2 made alive in christ 1 as for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ephesians.
Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. Flash cards to memorize the book of ephesians for the new international version niv of the bible. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. The book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. Ephesians 2 new international version niv made alive in christ. 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. Listen to book of ephesians using nlt audio bible online. Read more share copy show footnotes a service of faithlife logos.
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