Niv application commentary nivac 9780310493402 by klyne snodgrass. Ephesians emphasizes the gospels twin pillars of change and choice. Ephesians is, therefore, an oustanding book from which to take life application and snodgrass derives many lessons from its text. Kjv 1 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. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Murrays notes on the greek text are indispensible for reading ephesians in its original language. The ancient city was situated at the mouth of the river cayster, on the shore of the aegean sea, about 50 miles south of smyrna. 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. Free mp3 audio bible downloads the eternal word audio bible. Ephesians is the great church epistle, intended for all churches irrespective of geography, for the church is one body and its location is in the heavenlies. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. When the books of the bible were first written, most recipients experienced them with their ears. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey.
Jun 20, 2015 the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians from the holy bible new international version niv book 49 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a. Audiobible niv 49 ephesians dramatized new international. The largest and most trusted library of audio sermons from conservative churches and ministries. The ascended lord gave gifts to the members of his church to enable them to minister to one another and so promote unity and maturity 4. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. Nevertheless, that life is lived out on earth, where the practical daily life of the believer continues to work out the purposes of god. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Unfortunately, the local christian book store had decided not to continue stocking them. 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. With paul in rome, with postscripts to ephesians and colossians ephesians 6. Redemption in christ blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with every. Paul founded a church, and which for a time flourished gloriously, was not the ancient ephesus. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations.
Ephesians is filled with prayer and praise for our great and sovereign. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. In christ, we are new creations, righteous, fit for fellowship with god, and even now seated with him in the heavenly realms eph. The voice only holman christian standard audio bible hcsb download dale mcconachie. This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone. Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. The letter opens with a sequence of statements about gods blessings, which are interspersed with a remarkable variety of expressions drawing attention to gods wisdom, forethought and purpose.
Again, by clearly stating that this is a unity of the faith, paul did not command a structural or organizational unity, but a spiritual unity around a common faith. This beautiful audio bible is available for download, for you to listen wherever you go, its a blessing, you can share with your brothers and friends in the link above share. The books of ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon are believed to have been written by paul while he was a prisoner under house arrest in rome a. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. Ephesians 1 new revised standard version nrsv salutation. In between filming the final episodes of poirot, david suchet spent over 200 hours in the recording studio to create the very first fulllength audio version of the niv bible spoken by a single british actor. Paul emphasizes that we have been saved, not only for our personal benefit, but also to bring praise and glory to god. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the. The apostle pauls letters, for example, were read aloud to the local church communities who received them. Ephesians the niv application commentary sunset bookstore. The purpose of the book of ephesians was to warn the church elders about the false teachers that were teaching a false gospel and to maintain their first love that they held when they first became believers. Pauls epistles, his letter to the ephesians is his spiritual masterpiece. I keep asking that the god of our lord jesus christ, the glorious father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Outline for ephesians audio content provided by blb represent a range of.
The unity of the church under the headship of christ. Aug 31, 2014 6 children, obey your parents in the lord, for this is right. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Ephesians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The niv life application commentary series is one of the best i have found to help prepare sunday school lessons. To gods holy people in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. The book of ephesians niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 49.
All great spiritual movements among the people of god have come about through a revival of bible study. Niv dramatized new international version high quality complete. The epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians from the holy bible new international version niv book 49 please note we have increased the volume. Ephesians 6 new international version niv dramatized audio. Ever since he became a christian at the age of 40, it has been poirot actor david suchets dream to make an audio recording of the bible. David suchet audio bible new international version, niv. Though written from prison in rome, the first half of the letter is full of praise and worship, an exalted understanding of christ, and a transcendent view of the church. The book of ephesians niv audio holy bible high quality. Pauls letter to the ephesians shines with the brilliant reality of what being a christian really means. It will make you an instructed christian 2 timothy 3. John begins his book by echoing words from the bibles creation story in the beginning showing his readers that this is a story of a new creation. This is consistent with both the ultimate purpose of god ephesians 1. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the.
It will make you an intelligent christian 1 peter 3. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. The holy spirit forbade paul, on his second missionary journey, to enter the province of asia where ephesus was the prominent center. Timothy and erastus also spent some time with paul in ephesus, but he eventually sent them on into macedonia acts 19. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Just as the first creation was completed in seven days, john uses the number seven to structure his book.
Ephesians also contains two of the most memorable passages in the new testament. The book of ephesians kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 49 duration. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. Galatians, ephesians, philippians, and colossians, narrated by george w. This audio bible will bring gods word to life during your personal and family devotion times, group bible study, or during your weekday commute. Ephesians 1 nrsv salutation paul, an apostle of christ. Niv 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Songs from the book of ephesians another full album journey of themes and messages directly dedicated to the book of ephesians.
Listen free to the complete new international version niv audio bible, narrated by acclaimed actor max mclean. In ephesians nivac klyne snodgrass shows us how ephesians is not just a call for us to do certain things, and live in certain waysthough it certainly includes thisbut is a call for a total transformation of our lives in submission to one another and to christ. Ephesians 4 new international version niv unity and maturity in the body of christ. Ephesians 1 full chapter greeting paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints who are in ephesus, and faithful in christ jesus. Listeners audio bible new international version, niv. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. His introduction to the tenth book of the new testament covers its content and form, its relationship to colossians, the time and place of its writing, and its intended audience. The three days and the three nights study resources. Read in a single voice with subtle background music, the niv listeners audio bible features max mcleans skillful, engaging, but never overdramatized style reading the entire text of the bible. In the same way, your prayers for the spiritual growth and enlightenment of others are important. Journey through the book of ephesians as orator and author heather hair brings the bible to life in this 6day reading plan. 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. Not just the way we live, but the very source and nature of our lives are different. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all.
If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. Audiobible niv 49 ephesians dramatized new international version high quality. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. 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. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Kjv 2 grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. John intro, new international version niv the bible app. It explores how conversion change is a gift of god, which demands choices between disunity and unity, good and bad family life, good and bad social structures. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds. 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.
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