For the next little while, i feel an urgency and pressing in the spirit to continue to bring to your mind that you are in a spiritual battle that is never going to quit. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Believers boot camp he has left it up to us to enforce every day in earths trenches, the victory he has won in the heavens. If youve benefited from our resources, would you consider giving back to help us continue helping men, women and children as they find their place in gods story. The book of ephesians was written to people just like that. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
Pauls spiritempowered preaching put a serious dent in the pockets of the local magicians, which lead to an uproar in the huge ephesian theater. Therefore, we could draw an implication that our sermons must be understood by children, at least to some degree. God chose us to be holy and blameless before him 1. To put it simply, the bibles message is that were expected to walk in a different way, once we follow christ. Ephesians, expository sermons from the executable outlines series by mark a. Murrays notes on the greek text are indispensible for reading ephesians in its original language. My strategy in preaching through ephesians is to keep pauls purposes in writing this letter central to the sermon series. From ideas on sermon topics to how to develop church growth to insight on ministry life, preaching helps pastors develop every area of life and work in ministry. 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. As the pastor develops these outlines through further research and personal. This means that children are present in the reading and preaching of gods word. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. Paul wrote his prison epistles ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon from rome in approximately 6062 a.
This is a book about the overwhelming, infinite wealth we have in the lord jesus christ. Introduction to the book of ephesians faithlife sermons. Characteristics of a true church, part 4 ephesians 4. It doesnt matter if a crowd is watching as is the case right now or if no one at all is watching. Here is a short and succinct outline of the book of ephesians. Timothy followed paul as the preaching elder in the church at ephesus. Sermons from ephesians walking together in unity 4. I would like for us to begin a versebyverse study in the book of ephesians. The book of ephesians purpose and outlines shows why paul wrote this epistle and how he developed his messsage. While these fully developed outlines are designed to be used in series preaching, most can be adapted for standalone sermons. Paul wrote the book of ephesians while he was a prisoner in rome. Paul explains our chosen position in christ in this text.
Call gods people to live in light of our heavenly calling in christ. The challenge from the bible could encompass all of that change. God has granted us every spiritual blessing in christ 1. I read this precious book through more than a dozen times in preparation for preaching these messages. In the remaining three chapters of this epistle, paul will focus on duty, i. Galatians, this letter appears to be a summary of gods purpose for. A more extensive outline after this one helps understand how the many parts form the whole. It doesnt matter if the watch is pleasant, or difficult. Before we close this introduction to ephesians, it may be helpful to consider the following outline of the book as presented in the bible exposition commentary.
Paul knew the source of his own revelation because it came to him from the grace of god. For a brief time at the end of his second missionary journey, and then for more than two years on his third missionary journey, paul ministered to the church at ephesus acts 18. Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. Samuel taylor coleridge, the hymnwriter, wrote these words about the book of ephesians he said. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Ephesians pastor david legge 4 grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. Note that some aspects of my theology have changed since i taught these studies.
The book of ephesians outline as shown below from the wycliffe bible commentary. Ephesians overview and outline of ephesians author. These thirteen themes provide a perfect preaching opportunity over a threemonth period to address thirteen of the issues that are prevalent in our culture today. For three chapters, paul has dealt with doctrine in which he has described both. Resistance to his doctrine forced him to leave the synagogue, but he was able to continue teaching in the school of tyrannus for a period of two years. Now id like to conclude this introductory message by sharing with you the best outline of ephesians ive ever found. His introduction to the tenth book of the new testament covers its content and form, its relationship to colossians, the time. Doctrinal, chapters 1 3 the heavenly calling of the church vocalization. Click here for sermons on other books of the bible. An outline of ephesians intended to enhance and assist your study of gods holy word his letter to you. Weve had in our study of the book of ephesians, maybe 3438 messages.
Ephesians series forest hills fellowship baptist church. We love creating practical, discipleship resources to help you know and love god more. We plan on working through the book, verse by verse, from beginning to end in its proper, biblical context click here for written outline. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. Each volume has the scripture passages written out, a sermon outline that is listed in a parallel column, commentary that provides important background information, thoughts for illustration, and others scripture references written out. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. These expository bible studies on the book of ephesians cover a letter that is regarded by many as a summary of the apostle pauls writings dealing with his most important teachings. This unique resource is designed to empower pastors and leaders to effectively preach and teach gods word. The author except for the pastorals, ephesians has the worst credentials for authenticity, in critical circles, among all of pauls epistles. So weve looked at the basic message and structure of the book, and at its historical background. This page contains sermons on ephes ians i taught while i was a pastor from 20002005. This was the purpose of his own revelation of life. Every sermon outline is directed to the needs of todays congregantsto challenge, inspire, and motivate to service for christ and his kingdom.
I will be preaching at new prospect baptist church in horton, al, july 2327, 2018. Sermon outlines based on the epistle to the ephesians. In my library are many commentaries on the book of ephesians. I have heard a lot of sermons on ephesians that disconnect the message of individual passages of ephesians from this bigger picture, which is ironic because. Paul believed in his revelation because he was a prisoner of the lord for preaching the gospel of christ. The book of ephesians serves as a believers boot camp, teaching us that the church is equipped with vast spiritual weaponry in order to accomplish this very task. Paul begins this section with an address to children.
If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. The burden of jamess message is that we should become doers of the word, and not hearers only james 1. Paul then left for macedonia, but afterwards he met with the ephesian elders while on his way to jerusalem. A brief outline enables us to understand the whole book. Broken down in a way to gleam the main topics and themes of this book.
Call gods people to live in light of our heavenly calling in christ jesus. You can find additional free bible study outlines by clicking on the link and looking under the appropriate book study. The epistle to the ephesians introduction author the apostle paul 1. See my blog series on theology for more about these changes. We have said in our study of ephesians, chapter one, that just as much of the book of ephesians is made up of prayer almost half of it that the whole, almost, of the first chapter is made up of prayer. Ephesians is a book about riches and fullness, but it is also a book about a divine mystery. The largest is by two 17th century puritan writers. Discover the basics of the book of ephesians with the esv study bible from crossway.
Some of the sermons on ephes ians also contain mp3 audio files. The epistle to the ephesians walking together in unity 4. Ephesians about these expository bible studies on ephesians. While the concept ofthe book is praiseworthy, it regrettably is less than. Ephesians is one of pauls four prison epistles eph 3. Some believe that rather than writing to a specific church in. Since paul does not appear to be reacting to specific problems as he does in 1 corinthians or. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Sermon outlines on the book of ephesians beacon sermon. Book of ephesians outline free online bible study lessons. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Ephesians executable outline study resources blue letter bible.
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