Authorship of the book of ephesians audio niv

The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. But now he has reconciled you by christs physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusationif you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. Hoehner then delves into the text of ephesians verse by verse, offering the greek text, english translation, and detailed commentary. Ephesians 2, new international version niv the bible app. He interacts extensively with the latest scholarship and provides a fair and thorough discussion of every disputed point in the book. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds for doubting authorship. Audiobible niv dramatized new international version high quality. 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.

The book of ephesians the holy bible complete chapters 1. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the. But we do expect coherence within any single authors writings. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. Dec, 2008 ephesians is a profound book, and our own dr. 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. Pauls letter to the ephesians shines with the brilliant reality of what being a christian really means. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. 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. When the books of the bible were first written, most recipients experienced them with. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting.

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. Ephesians 4 new international version niv unity and maturity in the body of christ. The clear external evidence pointing to paul as the author of ephesians. The new international biblical commentary is a conservative treatment of the scriptures. This would further seem to suggest, as i have believed, that not only did paul write the book of colossians, but that he wrote colossians before writing the book of ephesians. Andrews is professor of biblical literature and holder of the paul w. Book of ephesians esv listen audio bible online bible study tools. Jan 04, 2011 the bible is a diverse book written by many authors albeit inspired by the one spirit. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. However, this was probably a circular letter, intended for other churches in addition to the one in ephesus see notes on 1. It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in colossae, a small phrygian city near laodicea and approximately 100 miles 160 km from ephesus in asia minor scholars have increasingly questioned pauls authorship. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible software.

Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but, starting in 1792, this has been. A source on that site says, hoehner surveys 279 commentators from 1519 to 2001, finding 54% favor pauline authorship, 39% conclude against pauline authorship, and 7% remained uncertain. The opening verse identifies the author of galatians as the apostle paul. The book of ephesians kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 49 duration. Couple this with the purpose of the series to take biblical literature into our modern mindset and snodgrass provides a wonderful book. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. Everything is meaningless the words of the teacher, son of david, king in jerusalem. Unlike other books like romans or 1 and 2 corinthians which are undisputedly pauline, it has been debated whether ephesians and colossians along with 2 thes.

Journey through the book of ephesians as orator and author heather hair brings the bible to life in this 6day reading plan. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4.

The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Unlike other books like romans or 1 and 2 corinthians which are undisputedly pauline, it has been debated whether ephesians. In this article well be looking at the arguments offered on both sides. Objections to pauls authorship the first objections to pauls authorship of ephesians arose among scripture scholars in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century on the basis of internal evidence, that is, content that seemed inconsistent with pauls authorship. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio.

It deals, however, not so much with a congregation in the city of ephesus in asia minor as with the worldwide church, the head of which is christ, the purpose of which is to be the instrument for making gods plan of salvation known throughout the universe eph 3. Mar 24, 2015 the book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Pauls letter to the ephesians 8 hour course learn from new testament and pauline studies expert dr. This epistle is addressed to the saints at the church in ephesus, a prosperous port city in the roman province of asia minor. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. Genesis 67 197982 audio chuck smith the baptism of the holy spirit, pt. Snodgrass provides a great commentary on the book of ephesians. Swindolls living insights new testament commentary. Found this commentary used on amazon to add to my theological library. Answering bible contradictions, misunderstandings, and misinterpretations.

Following a structural analysis, the commentary takes the book section by section, drawing out its main themes, and also comments on individual verses and problems of interpretation. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Biblical scholars are divided over the authorship of ephesians and colossians. The date of galatians depends to a great extent on the destination of the letter. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. For a defense of the pauline authorship of ephesians, see ephesians.

It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul. Ephesus boasted international trade, a thriving silversmith guild, and a theater that seated 20,000 people. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. 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. The niv life application commentary series is one of the best i have found to help prepare sunday school lessons. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the. Lynn cohick as she guides you through each chapter and theological concept in ephesians, including salvation, the trinity, and the church. This summary of the book of colossians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of colossians. The story of jesus is a compelling, easytofollow presentation that is rooted in the clear, accessible language of the niv. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp.

Ephesians, niv application commentary by klyne snodgrass. The letter has the most to say about the universal church and lacks the. Though not decisive, there is good evidence for the epistle of james. Listeners audio bible new international version, niv. According to the opening paragraph of the article for the book of ephesians on wikipedia, it is not universally held that ephesians was written by paul. Ephesians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Karl barth on the authorship of ephesians and colossians. Summary of the book of ephesians story of the bible. Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located. He notionally commentates on the niv text, but doesnt always agree with the translation decisions. The author of the book of ephesus was the apostle paul.

Epistle to the ephesians niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Audiobible niv 49 ephesians dramatized new international version. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. Praise for the niv application commentary series the niv application commentary series doesnt fool around. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ephesians. The introduction to each book gives a concise but thorough treatment of its authorship, date, original setting, and purpose.

Ecclesiastes 1 niv everything is meaningless the words. The hypostasis of the archons, written sometime in the third century, cites the same verse and attributes the book of ephesians to paul. Book of titus overview insight for living ministries. The author except for the pastorals, ephesians has the worst credentials for authenticity, in critical circles, among all of pauls epistles. This hint as well as the fact that many events are marked by the description of an eyewitness emphasizes the authorship of joshua compare chapter 6. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Ephesians places the burden of proof on contrary hypotheses.

Ephesians 5 niv follow gods example, therefore, as bible. It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful word of god into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friends embrace. Nov 27, 2009 to deny pauline authorship of a book in the bible is to challenge its authority as scripture. Epistle to the ephesians niv audio bible non dramatized. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds for doubting authorship by the apostle paul. Ephesians an exegetical commentary dts book center. Ephesians is the great pauline letter about the church. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. 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.

One benefit of noting the authorship of ephesians is that it allows pauls writings to become more internally coherent. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament.

I dont think opponents to pauline authorship come close to putting ephesians with the apocryphal books, so i cant deny its pauline authorship. Paul identified himself as the author of the letter to titus, calling himself a. 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. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. Unfortunately, the local christian book store had decided not to continue stocking them. The second epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians 2 thessalonians from the holy bible new international version niv book 53 please note we have increased the volume.

The letter to the ephesian church is regarded as one of the masterworks of the nt, but it is also one of those books that the critics like to say wasnt authored by paul. Upon leaving timothy in ephesus to minister there, paul accompanied titus to the. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible. 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 the niv application commentary book 10 kindle.

This volume on ephesians, colossians, and philemon begins with an introductory section which discusses the origin, authorship, purpose, and contents of these letters. When the books of the bible were first written, most recipients experienced them with their ears. The second book of peter niv audio holy bible youtube. Listen free to the complete new international version niv audio bible, narrated by acclaimed actor max mclean. James is the first of the catholic or general epistles which gain their name because they lack any specific address 2. The epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians from the holy bible new international version niv book 49 please note we have. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed. 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. Introduction to the book of colossians learn religions. An excellent and thorough commentary, including a robust defense of pauline authorship. The book is a oneminute radio program that features unusual stories and interesting facts about the bibleone of the bestselling books of all time. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the.

Listen to chuck swindolls overview of titus in his audio message from the. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Ephesians 1 new international version niv dramatized. The argument against ephesians authenticity, however, rests exclusively on internal evidence, for as even kummel admits, without question ephesians was extraordinarily well attested in the early church. The apostle pauls letters, for example, were read aloud to the local church communities who received them. Apart from a few 19thcentury interpreters, no one has seriously questioned his authorship. Prior to writing his epistle to the ephesians in 6061 ad, paul had an established ministry in ephesus. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament.