We will find that important message and hold it up to ourselves for instruction. Revelation 2 begins a series of brief letters to seven churches that existed during the apostle johns time in asia minor modernday turkey. It is also seems equally obvious that in gods providence this epistle was incorporated in the canon of scripture for the whole body of christ. See why bible students are thrilled to be on our archaeologous biblical tour that takes in the ancient city of ephesus. Describes the history and legends associated with ephesus, accompanied by a few small pictures. 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. Full commentary series covering entire books of the bible are grouped by book name. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Conspicuous at the head of the harbor of ephesus was the great temple of diana or artemis, the tutelary divinity of the city. The beginning of christianity in ephesus is summarized, highlighting the new testament period. Ephesus is mentioned multiple times in the new testament, and the biblical book of ephesians, written around 60 a. Home biblical archaeology significant discoveries from ancient empires. The ephesians were the residents of ephesus to which paul visited and wrote the book of ephesians too in the form of a.
Ephesus smith permitted, the capital of the roman province of asia, and an illustrious city in the district of ionia, nearly opposite the island of samos. Ephesus permitted, the capital of the roman province of asia, and an illustrious city in the district of ionia, nearly opposite the island of samos. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. He sent many letters to timothy and advised him to stay in ephesus in 1 timothy 1. A lengthy article detailing the history of the city from its founding to present day. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. The ephesus scroll exegetical histories book 1 kindle edition by chenoweth, ben. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the. It was chiefly celebrated for the worship and temple of diana, which last was, accounted one of the seven wonders of the world. Entry for ephesus holman bible dictionary one of 28 bible dictionaries freely available, this readable and easy to use dictionary takes advantage of the finest modern bible scholarship. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life.
The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. 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. Located opposite the island of samos, it is the closest of revelations seven churches to the island of patmos where the apostle john wrote the book of revelation ephesus, founded primarily by those from the city of athens, was the capital of both ionia and proconsular asia. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. Paul, accompanied by priscilla and aquila, arrived in ephesus. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints which are at ephesus, and to the faithful in christ jesus. Ephesians in the picture study bible the book of ephesians. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. All 66 books of the bible in easy, onesentence summaries. View chuck swindoll s chart of ephesians, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses. King james bible dictionary reference list ephesus.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Paul also would later write two letters to timothy, the churchs pastor. Like all the river valleys around the great blunt end of the asian continents westward protrusion, that of the cayster was a highway into the interior, the terminal of a trade route that. Epistle to the ephesians read the bible online bible study tools. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Ephesus in the bible encyclopedia isbe bible history. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the. Most early writers spoke of the epistle as having been addressed to the ephesians. Each of these messages includes information apropos to each church, and from these messages we can draw lessons applicable to our own lives today. Ephesus in the bible encyclopedia isbe bible history online. Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church. First, while many manuscripts and early versions have the words in ephesus ejn jefevsw, en epheso, they do not appear in some very important and early manuscripts. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new. This building was raised on immense substructions, in consequence of the swampy nature of the ground.
The history packed ephesus is a must see if you want to walk in the footsteps of the ephesians, mother mary, apostle john, st. Second, that they were most likely not there in the original is further confirmed when we. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. John calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible.
The church at ephesus had more written to it then to any other of the seven churches in revelation. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. The book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. Pauls the most important helper was timothy and he was born in ephesus. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Ephesians bible study book includes smallgroup experiences for six sessions, weekly individual study opportunities, applicable scripture, how to use this study, and tips for leading a group. What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in asia. What was jesus message to the church in ephesus in. Brown asserts that about 80% of critical scholarship judges that paul did not write. The believers position united to god chapters the believers privileges united to one another chapters 45.
The design appears to be to strengthen the ephesians in the faith of christ, and to give exalted views of the love of god, and of the dignity and excellence of christ, fortifying their minds against the scandal of the cross. When we last left our series on ancient ephesus and the new testament, the city was in an uproar. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Ephesus redeeming the time you have now wayne stiles. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Pauls letter to the church at ephesus consists of twelve lessons, which can be used for an individual daily bible study or a group bible study. Jun 17, 2015 this is the second part in the bible study series. The ephesus scroll exegetical histories book 1 kindle. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the ephesus scroll exegetical histories book 1. Single episodes covering various biblical topics are categorized as single episodes. Years after pauls time in ephesus, while imprisoned in rome for the first time, the apostle penned the book of ephesians to this vibrant church on the west coast of asia minor.
Each of these messages includes information apropos to each church, and from these messages we can draw lessons. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. What is behind this message christ gave to ephesus that is vitally important for the church in todays world. There he found some disciples and asked them, did you receive the holy spirit when you believed. It had a harbor that at that time opened into the cayster river see map, p. Ephesians 1 full chapter greeting paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints who are in ephesus, and are faithful in christ jesus. Meaning of the name alexander, alexander the great, alexander the coppersmith, syria and bible prophecy, bible study about syria, what the bible says about syria and damascus, isaiah 17, the bible and palm trees, bible study about the palm tree, the righteous will flourish like a palm tree psalm 92. The book is address by paul to the church at ephesus.
Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. Mar 09, 2020 years after pauls time in ephesus, while imprisoned in rome for the first time, the apostle penned the book of ephesians to this vibrant church on the west coast of asia minor. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Nov 10, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
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. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. Interesting biblical facts about ephesus from archaeologous. This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone. Illustrated bible history illustrations, photos, and images of the ancient world of the bible. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Ephesians word is seen in four places in the bible acts 19. Paul in ephesus while apollos was at corinth, paul took the road through the interior and arrived at ephesus.
In short, the best solution to the problem is that the letter was sent to many pauline churches and others throughout asia minor with the port of entry being ephesus. In ephesians, paul shows how the good news should create ethnically. Ancient jerusalem interactive study of jerusalem with map. A gang of silversmiths, at the instigation of a certain demetrius, was rioting, dragging several. The last glimpse of ephesus in the nt reveals an aging church in need of an infusion of new life, hence, the closing detail of imagery in the apocalyptic letter. This building was raised on immense substructions, in. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. What was jesus message to the church in ephesus in revelation. Liberalism says that revelation is just a conglomerate of. Perhaps it seems like a nobrainer to say the book of ephesians was written to the ephesians. Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus.
Paul went to the synagogue in ephesus and proclaimed christ, and was asked to stay on and teach further. Artemis was a goddess worshiped in the ancient world. Ephesus was the most important city in western asia minor now turkey. Ephesus was founded as an atticionian colony in the 10th century bc on a hill now known as the ayasuluk hill, three kilometers 1. Determining the precise destination for the ephesian letter would seem like a straightforward. Feb 07, 2015 the book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. In business for over 31 years, ephesus christian bookstore seeks to supply the christian needs of its community, its state, its nation, and. Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest books in terms of word countonly 6 chapters and 155 versesit is perhaps the most applicable to todays culture.
Ephesus, in the roman province of asia, is 56 kilometers 35 miles from smyrna. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. The city of ephesus was a large commercial port city in asia minor present day turkey located at. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. The greeks considered her the twin sister of apollo and the goddess of hunting and wilderness and the protector of unmarried girls. Dec 23, 2015 who were the ephesians mentioned in the bible.
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. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Located opposite the island of samos, it is the closest of revelations seven churches to the island of patmos where the apostle john wrote the book of revelation. Each lesson consists of a brief commentary, the daily bible reading scripture, a few questions for contemplation called, things to think about, and a prayer for the day.
Picture study bible studybible with pictures and maps. The mythical founder of the city was a prince of athens named androklos, who had to leave his country after the death of his father, king kodros. Ephesians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. Old testament ruth ecclesiastes jonah single episodes live recordings interviews new testament matthew mark 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians. Because it was also at an intersection of major trade routes, ephesus became a commercial center. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesus boasted international trade, a thriving silversmith guild, and a theater that seated 20,000 people. 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.
Sinaiticus a, vaticanus b, p 46 and 424 c do not contain in ephesus. The capital of proconsular asia, which was the western part of asia minor. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a loyal. What does the bible say about the church of ephesus. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians. First century israel map large map of israel in the first century click around on the cities. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia. The capital of ionia, a celebrated city of asia minor, situated near the mouth of the cayster, about forty miles southeast of smyrna. Two books of the bible which the critic says cannot be understood are ephesians and revelation. 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.