Ephesians
Themes, historical context, and practical teaching from Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus.
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This Ephesians Bible study library walks through Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus chapter by chapter and verse by verse, with clear summaries and the meaning behind each passage explained alongside its historical context. Start with a chapter summary, or jump straight to a verse to see what it means.
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Seven passages that go to the heart of this letter. Start here.
Created for Good Works
What it means that we are God's handiwork, created for good works he prepared in advance, explored through voices ranging from Augustine to modern hymn writers.
Immeasurably More Than We Ask or Imagine
A close look at Paul's doxology on God's power at work within us, able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine.
The Household Code in Its World
A careful, historically grounded look at Paul's household instructions, weighing the Greek text fairly and setting it alongside Scripture's own witness to women like Deborah, Priscilla, and Phoebe.
Have Nothing to Do With the Works of Darkness
What it looks like to walk as a child of light, exposing the deeds of darkness rather than taking part in them.
Be Filled With the Spirit
What it means to be continually filled, not once-and-done.
Our Struggle Is Not Against Flesh and Blood
A clear explanation of the real nature of spiritual warfare, and why the fight was never against the people around us.
Fathers, Do Not Exasperate Your Children
Practical guidance for fathers on raising children in the training and instruction of the Lord, without provoking them to anger.
Introduction & Outlines
Where to start if you're new to Ephesians: the letter's background, its structure, and a summary of what each chapter covers.
The World of Ephesus
The historical, religious, and social backdrop Paul's first readers lived inside.
Religion & Spiritual Climate
8 Ways Ancient Magic Shaped Ephesians The Temple of Artemis 5 Ways Trade Guilds Shaped Daily LifeTheology & Big Ideas
The core doctrines the letter builds its argument around.
Living It Out
How the grace of God shows up in the daily life of a believer.