In ephesians chapter 2 we learn that christians are saved by grace. Ephesians 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Welcome to the second of six studies of the book of ephesians. This web page contains lesson plans for a tenweek bible study. Could you explain the connection between our spiritual deadness and gods grace, as presented in ephesians 2. In the church god does not deal with gentiles as he did with jews, nor does he deal with jews as he did gentiles. These verses are a classic example of how the apostle paul wrote on the doctrine of salvation, and they establish a bedrock of truth upon which rests everything we can know about how we are saved and why we are saved. The epistle to the ephesians chapter two objectives in studying the chapter 1 to consider the riches of gods grace toward sinners, how. And the former part of the one, concerning abolishing the enmity, answers the former part of the other. In lesson 2 of the deeper christian bible study series in ephesians, we examine pauls introduction and greeting to the saints and believers in ephesus in ephesians 1. We also learn when we become christians were not who we used to be and were filled with new life and have the blessings of gods kindness and eternal gift to us.
Here the new man is not the individual believer but the church, the body of christ cf. The study of ephesians page 2 8 christian is the savior of the body 5. Using the footnotes in the niv study bible for verse 2 who is the ruler of the kingdom of. However, the similarities between ephesians and colossians have led most scholars to. It is wonderful that they who profess to love the lord jesus do not study that system more, and desire more to know the heighth, and depth, and length, and breadth of the love of christ. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. Study guide for ephesians 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. In the opening verses of ephesians paul deals with the matter of identity.
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. He gives a reminder of who and what they are meant to be. Read ephesians 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Gods word for you is a free bible study site committed to bringing you teaching and studies firmly grounded in the bible, and the bibles answers to your questions. We used to walk according to the course of this world, which follows the prince of the power of the air satan, the adversary, the enemy, the spirit that works in the sons of disobedience ephesians 2. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. Divine love and divine grace are not one and the same. It is vitally important that we know where we were when god. Ephesians 2 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole. Edward gibbon, english historian and member of parliament, famous for his decline and fall of the roman empire, was however a noted atheist. Ephesians chapter 2 barnes notes on the new testament.
It is important to remember, that although we are saved by grace, we are called to live separated lives, lives of godliness. In verses paul reminds the church in ephesus of their former spiritual state prior to coming to faith in christ. Ephesians 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of. 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. For he is our peace not only as he purchased it, but as he is the very bond and centre of union. And, the conjunction of both with god, ephesians 2. Epistle to the ephesians study 2 introduction ephesians 1.
Study notes on the letter to the ephesians page 5 of 59 ephesians 1. All gods word for you bible studies are written from a reformed. The following steps will be helpful in getting the most from your ephesians bible study. Ruth paxson has divided ephesians, the grand canyon of scripture into our wealth, walk and warfare what is the wealth some of the every spiritual blessings in heavenly places.
Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 2. Ephesians 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. These small group studies of ephesians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. Ephesians chapter 2 barnes notes on the new testament on. Ephesians 2 english standard version esv by grace through faith. Ephesians 2 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. He who hath made both jews and gentiles, one church. Study ephesians 2 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Expressions like this often occur in the scriptures. Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Study ephesians 1 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full.
Lord, you rescued us from the eternal spiritual junkyard to which we were condenmed by our first ancestors, adam and eve. Ephesians is one of the most important books to study to learn what the plan of god is for the christians life. This epistle is a letter the apostle paul writes to a church in need of crucial instructions. Remember that the most important thing you can do in preparing to lead a bible study on ephesians 1.
Listen to the corresponding message either live or at or you can pick up a cd from church. Ephesians 2 1 and you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. These bible study questions are free to copy, distribute and modify as needed. The epistle to the ephesians chapter two objectives in studying the chapter 1 to consider the riches of gods grace toward sinners, how we are saved by grace through faith 2 to understand the gentiles condition outside of christ, the effect jesus death had on the law, and what gentiles can now become in christ. If you are leading this study on ephesians, i would encourage you to complete our guide for bible study leaders. Ephesians 2 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. 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.
Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. 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. This unique title for satan speaks of his authority prince and his realm the air, a way of referring to satans environment. Chapter 2 of ephesians is all about the walk in christ jesus. Chapter 1 was such an encouraging chapter to study. The apostle describes, the conjunction of the gentiles with israel, ephesians 2. Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. He then states that this was not by human power, but was the work of divine power, and that they were the workmanship of god, ephesians 2. The epistle to the ephesians chapter two objectives in studying the chapter 1 to consider the riches of gods grace toward sinners, how we are saved by grace through faith 2 to understand the gentiles condition outside of christ, the effect jesus death had on the law, and what gentiles can now become in christ summary having expressed his. Ephesians chapter 2 free online bible study lessons. The same ancient greek verb is used in ephesians 2. Pray and ask god for insight as you do your personal study. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary.
A study guide blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual bless. Creation we are gods workmanship, created in christ jesus ephesians 2. The construction here is, god, who is rich in mercy, on account of the great love which he bare unto us, even being dead in sin, hath quickened us, etc. Hearing paul mention their faithfulness to christ was a challenge to me to be faithful in the details of my daily walk. Ephesians 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. He is an apostle of jesus christ iesous christosthe anointed one who saves. Ephesians 2 esv by grace through faith and you were. There are both study questions as well as applicative questions. Pray and ask god for insight as you do your personal.
Ephesians 2 is a wonderful chapter that will enable us to clarify our past, present and future as a child of god. Five priceless things a study in ephesians chapter two. Constables notes on ephesians 2020 edition for some interpreters, the reference in 2 timothy 4. Sitting together in heavenly places refers not to the future, but the fact that we are currently citizens of the heavenly kingdom ephesians 2. As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. This is a church like any that has existed and all that are here today.