Ephesians 1 -Study-Blessed be the God and Father..

[Anne Terri]

THE NEW TESTAMENT

EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS 1 - STUDY GUIDE

Ephesians 1:1-2 Ephesians 1:1-2 Apostle Paul's Written Greeting To Saints and Faithful in Christ Jesus - in Ephesus

Ephesians 1:3-6 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ ... as he hath chosen us in him ...

Ephesians 1:7-14 (Jesus Christ)In whom we have redemption through his blood ...the forgiveness of sins ... that he might gather together in one all things in Christ ...


Ephesians 1:15-23 (Paul gives thanks) That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom...

Ephesians 1:1-2 Apostle Paul's Written Greeting To Saints and Faithful in Christ Jesus - in Ephesus


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:
2: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.


Ephesians 1:3-6 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ ... as he hath chosen us in him ...

3: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
5: Having Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
6: To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.[/color][/b]


Ephesians 1:7-14 (Jesus Christ)In whom we have redemption through his blood ...the forgiveness of sins ... that he might gather together in one all things in Christ ...[/b][/color]

7: In whom we have redemption through his blood,the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8: Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9: Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10: That in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11: In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
12: That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
13: In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
14: Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.



Ephesians 1:15-23 (Paul gives thanks) That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom...

15: Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
16: Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
17: That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
18: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
19: And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
20: Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21: Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
23: Which is his body, the fullness of him that filleth all in all.

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Places in Ephesians 1


Ephesus: An Ancient Greek city, which became a Roman city of great prominence. Today, Ephesus is located in Turkey, in the Izmir Province.

Known for being the center of Early Christianity, Paul lived in Ephesus from 52 to 54 AD. He worked towards missionary services for those who lived in the hinterlands, known for being areas behind a city usually near the water or ports.

When paul lived and taught in Ephesus, he had arguments with the artisans over the statues of Artemis. See below.

THE NEW TESTAMENT

ACTS CHAPTER 19 - RESEARCH STUDY GUIDE

Paul Teaching in Ephesus


Acts 19:1-7 Apollo is at Corinth, and Paul finds disciples at Ephesus, baptized of John, in need of The Holy Ghost. They are baptized in Jesus Christ, receive The Holy Ghost; speak in tongues and prophesied.
Acts 19:10-12 Paul teaches two years in Asia dwellers hear word of God. Paul Receives the way to perform special Miracles Through God. Just touching something he held or wore could heal if the holder believed.
Acts 19:13-22 Exorcists, not of Paul, attempt Exorcism in his name. Sceva a Jew does the ceremony. The evil spirit creates havoc. This creates many followers of Jesus. Paul wishes to see Rome, but must wait. He stays in Asia teaching, after sending Timotheus and Erastus to Macedonia.
Acts 19:23-41 Fear comes to Demetrius a silversmith. He makes Pagan Temples the goddess Diana. He is afraid the new teachings of Paul. The city, in confusion meets at the theater in Asia. Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul's traveling companions, in custody. Pauls disciples protecting him from entering the theater. Chaos; Alexander, a Jew takes control to make his case. The people shout for goddess Diana, and are appeased by the townclerk.


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It is said, Mary, Jesus' Mother lived in Ephesus and that this was her last home. It sits a shrine, a place to visit when on a pilgrimage.



Ephesus is known for the Temple of Artemis which is on the list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Unfortunately, this temple from 550 B.C. was destroyed in 401 AD, by one of the Saints. Saint John Chrysostom, who died five years after this event, was one of the early Fathers of the Christian Church. Raised in a Pagan household, he eventually turned to Christianity. He has an extensive history.

Ephesus is a city of the Emperor Constantine. He not only rebuilt the city, but as it was his custom, he built new Roman Baths.
This city has a large graveyard for the Gladiators. This is also a common entertainment of Emmperor Constantine, Gladiator games.

Some believe that The Gospel of John may have been written in Ephesus.

Ephesus is mentioned in the Book of Revelation-Chapter 2


REVELATION 2 – STUDY GUIDE

Revelation 2: 1-7 For The Angel of The Church of Ephesus

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Link To Emperor Constantine's City of Trier, Germany

Mar 2010 Travel Log Anne T & Carlo F-Trier Germany

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