In this ephesians bible study we learn that paul tells of the great privilege of the ephesians. Inductive study series ephesians inductive bible study book. The focus of the method is in observation technique as detailed below. Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This text may be used for nonprofit educational purposes only, with credit. This gives the best interpretation of passages, as you get a more complete view of what the author intended. Before you study his word, thank the lord for revealing himself to you through it so that you can know him. Keep a notebook handy with pencil to jot down questions, ideas and applications as you study ephesians. The book of ephesians is packed full of truth about your identity in christ. Kay is the bestselling author of more than 100 books and bible studies, and is also the active spokeswoman for the new inductive study bible. Welcome to our study of ephesians, a book that highlights the high calling and conduct of the church, the corporate body of jesus christ. Ask him to give you understanding and an obedient heart as you study.
Christ is the head of the church uniting believers together and strengthening the body 4. Read the short background information for ephesians below. John knox asked that calvins sermons on ephesians be read to him on his deathbed b. If you are a wife, you can study how the church is to relate to jesus christ. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. Last week as we studies chapter 3 of the book of ephesians, paul told the gentiles that they were equal with the jews in christ.
How to use this book welcome to the faith foundations study guide on ephesians. Ephesians 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Paul wrote this letter we know as the book of ephesians to settle or establish the ephesians in the truth, and to acquaint them with the mystery of the gospel. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Study the passage to learn about the importance of repentance and the call to urge others to repent. Recovering the power that made christianity revolutionary, and stop asking jesus into your heart. Rather, application takes place as you are confronted with truth and decide to respond in obedience to that truth. Outline of ephesians chapters 1 3 our position in christ what we are before god 1. Ephesians lessons for youth every child ministries. Gods grace, our position in christ, christ as the mediator 314.
In the book of ephesians, paul explains the unique relationship between jesus and the church as his body. The first series will be inductive bible studies of the book of ephesians. I can be a bit unfocused and jump around from book to book at times when it comes to studying gods word. These knowing the bible volumes introduce a significant and very welcome variation on the general run of inductive bible studies. An inductive bible study through the book of ephesians. So, together with a bible to look up crossreferences, you have everything you need for your journey of discovery in ephesians. As you saw in todays study, family relationships reflect relationships with god. The letter to the ephesians tagged body of christ, ephesians, ephesians 4. Inductive bible study method is a method of studying the bible through a system of steps that help us grasp what a books author intends for us to learn and apply. In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 36. This is a bibleseven study ephesiansprepared by david m. The truths of this book have impacted the lives of many saints. Faith foundations study guides bible studies the gospel of.
One method of inductive bible study is to do a word study. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Translate, according to the greek order, i beseech you, therefore seeing that such is your calling of grace, the first. Mar 04, 2020 the inductive bible study method also typically studies verse by verse in a complete context. This study starts our eighteen week series in the epistle of james. As you study this book, youll learn about gods intentions for his people, and you will gain insight into the nature of the church. John calvin called it his favorite book of the bible. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
These small group studies of ephesians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Feel free to use, copy and modify these free bible study. In the survey, we will look at the overall message of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of. Posted in english, inductive bible study, series 1. I get a good understanding of the book im in because of the time spent in it just reading and rereading it. Morningstar christian chapel inductive bible studies are designed to help believers go through the bible and discover the rich truths of gods word for themselves. The bible study group that i am in did this and absolutely did not enjoy the book at all. In contrast, an inductive bible study would start with a passage of scripture, lets say the book of ephesians. An important message from god inductive bible study. Such study will require more time than the previous methods mentioned, but it will be amply rewarding. Ephesians inductive bible study ephesians is addressed to a group of believers who are rich beyond measure in jesus christ, yet living as beggars because they are ignorant of their wealth.
Pricilla and aquila stayed at best estimate some 45 years. Active inductive bible study of ephesians for youth page 3 of 42 by mama lorella, every child ministries beginning to study ephesians by the inductive method. First time read through 1x in one sitting to gain a broad feel of the letter. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of ephesians. Ephesians is the first of pauls prison epistles with philippians, colossians, and philemon being the others. This epistle is a letter the apostle paul writes to a church in need of crucial instructions. Greear is the lead pastor of the summit church in the raleighdurham area of north carolina. Jan 18, 2018 want to teach your students to study the bible, but dont know where to start. Faith foundations study guides bible studies the gospel. Once you study through each chapter and get to chapter 3, youll use the context.
He gives a reminder of who and what they are meant to be. Teacher, to begin the study, find the best reader available. Throughout this rich book, we will learn about the churchs inherited stewardship, multiethnic identity, distinct lifestyle, and spiritual opposition. This is the first part of the word study, to look up other verses using this word using cross references. Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter bible.
A 12week study knowing the bible paperback june 30, 2016. This series on ephesians contains nine studies which take you progressively through pauls impactive letter to the church at ephesus. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Designed to be used in conjunction with the study guide, it includes a study guide and dvd with 6 sessions. Paul also focuses ion the believers position as being in christ 1. Here are all of the main inductive tools you need to complement the ephesians study or you to use to get the most out of your bible studies. What god says about you in his word is unvarnished, rocksolid fact. All that is required is the holy book, the holy spirit and a teachable heart. An inductive and exegetical bible study in colossians. Mar 22, 2012 posted in english, inductive bible study, series 1.
Colossians has similarities to ephesians, probably because it was written at about the same time, but it has a different emphasis. If you are a husband, you can study how christ relates to the church. Inductive study of ephesians posted on october 20, 2011 november 19, 2012 by sojourners y peregrinas the first series will be inductive bible studies of the book of ephesians. Inductive bible study method is a method of studying the bible through a system of steps that help us grasp what a book s. Abundant riches kindle edition by studies, morningstar bible, abeelen, jack, abeelen, debbie. The more i read and study, the more i know about that book. The deity, preeminence, supremacy, sufficiency, and centrality of christ as lord. Chapters speak of the christians wealth in christ. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible. In ephesians, by contrast, what would normally be the teaching part is largely taken up with the praise of god 1. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Active inductive bible study of ephesians for youth. The inductive approach focuses on the bible text itself, beginning with multiple readings, followed by the three steps of.
It is our desire to challenge you to grow further in your faith and the application of the christian life. Author, date and place of writing that colossians is a genuine letter of paul 1. Read through 2nd time and begin recording the following in a journal. Abundant riches studies, morningstar bible, abeelen, jack, abeelen, debbie on. Here you will learn about the sheer greatness and wonder of your. To really jump ahead in your study of ephesians, complete our how to study a book of the bible. Since they have yet to accept their wealth, they relegate themselves to living as spiritual paupers. Inductive bible study will expose you to an approach that can be applied to any scripture, any time, any place, by any one. Whether you are just beginning your new life with christ, or have been a christian for many years, this study guide is for you.
Bible lessons ephesians inductive bible study, bible. But before we continue, let me give you a warning inductive bible study can be habitforming. It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of gods word, and. Getting back into inductive bible study has helped me to camp in one book and have direction when its time for me to sit and study. They were all written about the same time during his imprisonment in 61 ad. Feel free to make copies of this for your personal use. Application is not a third step in the inductive process. I can be disciplined in reading the word, and praying and memorizing thank you scripture typer app. If you dont wish to do your study online at simply choose a chapter from the links below to start your ephesians bible study book of ephesians chapter one chapter one of ephesians tells us that we are spiritually blessed.
The word redemption means to buy or to purchase something. The nine lessons in this packet are designed to walk us through this challenging book of the bible. Verse by verse exegetical and inductive indepth bible study in james. Using an inductive method of bible study, this small group dvd curriculum concentrates on the context, content, and connections of the epistle of ephesians. Twelve lessons on ephesians which include intriguing questions, inspirational storytelling, profound reflections, and space for jounaling. Pauls letter to the ephesians 9 inductive bible study inductive bible study method is a method of studying the bible through a system of steps that help us grasp what a books author intends for us to learn and apply.
When you want to dig deeper into how to relate to your family as a christian, the biblical models provide answers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ephesians inductive bible study. Apr 4, 2018 studying a book inductively opens up spiritual riches i never realized were there. Hes the author of several books, including jesus, continuedwhy the spirit inside you is better than jesus beside you, gospel. This book is divided into 12 lessons, each of which contains the full niv text of the scripture passage, several study and discussion questions, and a versebyverse commentary. The subtheme is that we live our lives in response to his gift. This ephesians inductive bible study is great for beginners just print and teach. This ministry reaches hundreds of thousands of people internationally through precept upon precept bible studies and kays radio and television program precepts for life. 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. Samuel coleridge called it the most divine composition of man 2. The principles of bible book study, whether inductive or synthetic, are very similar. Therefore, a system of studying the bible that looks for contextual clues to the authors intentions is very important. Read the book through to get the perspective and the general emphasis of the book.