That they should be partakers of gods promise through the gospel 5. Martyn lloydjones 18991981 was a welsh evangelical minister who preached and taught in the reformed tradition. For this cause, i paul, the prisoner of christ jesus in behalf of. Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles.
The second part of this chapter emphasizes pauls prayer for spiritual strength, and ends the first half of his letter ephesians 3. We may observe it to have been very much the practice of this apostle to intermix, with his. The apostle knew the value of repetition in teaching and the importance of. Ephesians chapter 3 answers free online bible study. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. A study guide for the book of ephesians a study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Studies notes for ephesians ephesians 3click here to download the pdf file. Enjoy and reflect on these blessings as they are explained here in the first chapter of the book of ephesians. Agape bible study, study of the letter of paul to the ephesians. Ephesians 3 for this reason i, paul, a prisoner of. For this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me for you.
The revelation of the mystery is discussed in verses, the explanation of it in verses 46, the proclamation of it in verses 79. Paul prays for the ephesians to use the power that their great status in christ provides. The primary reemphasis is on the great mystery now revealed by god that gentiles and jews are one in christ and that there is no longer any distinction. Chapter one of ephesians tells us that we are spiritually blessed. He reminds his readers of the secret of that call, how the call was revealed to the apostles and prophets, and his own commission to the service of preaching the good news to the gentiles.
Of his devout and affectionate prayer to god for the ephesians. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Ephesians chapter 3 this is the third of six bible studies on the book of ephesians. No claim is made as to their absolute correctness they are simply one mans view. The chapter also contains pauls second prayer for the ephesians. This expression resumes the apostles prayer begun in verse 1, but delayed by the discussion of verses 2. Ephesians chapter 3 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration. The epistle to the ephesians chapter three objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the mystery so long hidden that is now revealed, and the role of the church 2 to examine pauls prayer for the ephesians enablement, what it means for us today summary in this chapter paul reminds his readers of gods grace that has been shown. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. This chapter ephesians 3 consists properly of three parts. Does this make this a cause chapters 12 and effect chapter 3 relationship. In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of christ, 5 which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now. Making time in a busy schedule to focus on god through his word is a vital part of the christian life. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ.
Next chapter of ephesians the book of ephesians, chapter 3 we hope that you find the content of the book of ephesians, chapter 3 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Ephesians the mystery of gods church our identity, our walk, our warfare precepts for life free download study guide a study guide to the radio tv broadcast series by kay arthur. Paul was a minister of this gospel according to gods grace ephesians 3. As if that wasnt enough, we learn about the deepest riches of gods loving grace. David guzik commentary on ephesians 3, where paul explains to the church the. Ephesians 3 commentary the bible study new testament. How does paul describe his present situation in ephesians 3. Ephesians chapter 3 continued discover the 66 books of. If the people of your city, of your school, of your family are going to hear the gospel, its going to be from your mouth. Paul was literally, and often, a prisoner for the cause of christ acts 26.
Disciple for life smallgroup bible studies include a daily reading plan for each week. Ephesians 3 new english translation net bible pauls relationship to the divine mystery. In his letter to the ephesians, paul prays god will open the eyes of their hearts to. Paul spent more than two years in the city, preaching the gospel to jew and gentile, ministering with power and building up the church there.
A study guide blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ. If you recall from the historical background material, paul. Read all of ephesians 3 the whole of chapter 3 is a parenthesis unfolding the mystery. 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 spiritual blessings in christ. He prays for their enablement, that the father would strengthen them by his spirit, that christ might dwell in their hearts through faith, that they be able to know the love of christ which passes knowledge, and so be filled with all the fullness of god. By reading what he had written earlier, they would understand how the mystery pertained to. Ephesians is the goto book in the new testament for an understanding of gods sovereignty in salvation by grace, and therefore it shares much in common with pauls other masterwork. In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 36, redeemed by the son vs 712, and sealed by the holy spirit vs and 14. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. This whole chapter is a prayer, but between the first and second words of it, paul made a characteristic digression in which he gave further teaching on the mystery of redemption ephesians 3. Ephesians chapter 3 reveals to us the mystery that was kept secret since the beginning of time. Ephesians 3 niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles bible. Ephesians bible study 6 weeks free online bible study. To the intent that now the manifold wisdom of god might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, according to the eternal purpose which he accomplished in christ jesus our lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in him.
The church is to exhibit something new in the world. Of the account which paul gives the ephesians concerning himself, as he was appointed by god to be the apostle of the gentiles. These answers for ephesians chapter 3 are provided for your consideration. Develop 1 2 questions about this chapter that you can ask of the other class. A study of pauls epistle to the ephesians developed by matt hennecke. When we get to the practical section, we find in chapter 4 that the church is a new man. Includes cross references, questions, teaching points, outline, and applications on ephesians chapter 3.
The first chapter was about who god is and what he has done on our behalf. Ephesians 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Ephesians chapter 3 free online bible study lessons. His farewell speech to the ephesian elders acts 20. Free sermon book of ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. His principal ministry was at westminster chapel, in central london, from 19391968, where he delivered multiyear expositions on books of the bible such as. A statement that the gentiles were to be made partakers of the gospel, and that the work of proclaiming this was especially entrusted to paul. Read the following scripture passages and complete the form for each day. Ephesians 3, new international version niv the bible app. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. Chapter 3 speaks about the mystery of christ revealed ephesians 3. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries.