The zondervan biblical and theological lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. His character and perhaps even his teaching seem to have been questioned by some, as a result of his imprisonment philippians 1. 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. Unlike a traditional audiobooks direct narration of a books text, ephesians. From the revised geneva translation audiobook, by paul. Dramatized audio bible new international version, niv. Originating in the circumstance of a multicultural church primarily jewish and hellenistic, ephesians addresses issues appropriate to the diverse religious and cultural backgrounds present in the community. Read ephesians prayerfully, objectively, thoughtfully, and attentively as you listen for god to speak. These two great prayers of the apostle paul are like two big fingers pointing out two big problems we have today. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ. The books of the bible audio bible new international.
Librivox recording of ephesians, king james version. The niv audio bible read by david suchet has been arranged into daily readings to help you listen to the complete bible in one year. Ephesians 3 new international version niv dramatized audio. When he does, record the verse number, what it is he seems to be saying to you and your response to him in this final step.
The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. Each of you, however, should love his wife as himself, and a wife should respect her husband. A quick dig into history with the book of ephesians bay. The apostle pauls letters, for example, were read aloud. Galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians audiobook. When the books of the bible were first written, most recipients experienced them with their ears. Galatians, ephesians, philippians, and colossians, audio download audiobook, by zondervan. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus.
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. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. In this digital download version, there is a portion from the old testament, the new testament and the psalms or proverbs each day each on a separate track, to make it easy to navigate. 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 and the pitch of the audio. Unlike a traditional audiobook s direct narration of a book s text, ephesians. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. Aug 31, 2014 gods marvelous plan for the gentiles 3 for this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles 2 surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace. The new international version niv is an english translation of the protestant bible. The book of ephesians niv audio holy bible high quality. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. The book of ephesians is a masterpiece of revelation that bridges the principles of grace and obedience into one solid irremovable form.
Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2. Epistle to the ephesians niv audio bible non dramatized. Ephesians the message audio bible audio only please like my facebook page. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. A quick dig into history with the book of ephesians posted by bayareamomma on march 1, 20 july 28, 20 im diving into ephesians and i thought a bit of history might be helpful as we look at the work god does in ephesus. We need to see our position in christ, seated with him in heavenly places, before. This deep, spiritual letter discusses our position in christ, the body of christ, salvation by grace through faith, our christian inheritance, unity of the church, prayer, ministry, ethical right living, and instructions to fathers, husbands, wives, children, masters, employees, and employers. Ephesians was written by paul when imprisoned in rome.
Highly recommend to get a much better understanding of ephesians. The book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. Listeners audio bible new international version, niv. This vivid recording of the niv in a single, pure voice will help. Listen free to the complete new international version niv audio bible, narrated by acclaimed actor max mclean. This is well done enough book to use for a seminary class, but practical enough and engaging enough to use for a bible study. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings. This digital download of the niv audio bible, dramatized brings these books of the bible to life with this truetotext dramatization of the old and new testament. Ephesians 2, new international version niv the bible app. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.
In our study of ephesians, weve come to one of the two great prayers in this book. Put on the full armor of god so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. 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 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 and the pitch of the audio for a. Gods marvelous plan for the gentiles 3 for this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles 2 surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. These are full, unabridged, uninterrupted versions of the books of galatians, ephesians, philippians and colossians, read by bestselling faithbased narrator, steve cook.
Paul having preached for a considerable length of time at ephesus, the history is confirmed by the two epistles to the corinthians, and by the two epistles to timothy. Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. While he already does a great job with the history and meaning, i think he has nailed it with bridging context and contemporary significance sections.
The apostle pauls letters, for example, were read aloud to the local church communities who received them. This dramatized audio version of galatians, ephesians, philippians, and colossians in the niv brings the bible to life with this truetotext dramatization of gods word. Basically, the author agrees with paul and thinks the key to a happy marriage is providing your man with respect and your lady with love. This 2004 selfhelp book is based on pauls advice to husbands and wives in ephesians 5.
The book of ephesians kjv audio bible full by alexander. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Ephesians 1 new international version niv dramatized audio. Download the free bible niv and start your day fresh with a daily verse and carry your softcopy of the niv bible with you anytime and anyplace. The new international version of the bible is todays most popular modernenglish translation. He may not speak to you through every verse, but he will speak. A lamp in the dark the untold history of the bible 2009, the sequel. The book of ephesians kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby duration.
His ministry may have appeared to have been hindered. Doctrine occupies the greatest portion of the book of ephesians. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Jun 20, 2015 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 and the pitch of the audio for a. Listen to the books of the bible audio bible new international version, niv. Audiobible niv 49 ephesians dramatized new international version.
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. Audio lectures includes high quality liverecordings of collegelevel lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources. Paul had passed two whole years at ephesus, acts 19. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. The books of galatians, ephesians, philippians, and colossians from the clear, accessible new international versionthe most popular modernenglish bibleare digitally produced to bring the bibles stories to life. The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws are thoroughly revealed in the old testament. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article.
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. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. 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. Audiobible niv dramatized new international version high. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. In this digital download version, there is a portion from the old testament, the new testament and the psalms or proverbs each day each on. The city of ephesus was a large commercial port city in asia minor present day turkey located at. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. To gods holy people in ephesus,a the faithful in christ jesus. 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 church has been brought from death to life in christ. This audio download is narrated by george sarris, a wellknown spokesperson for several fortune 500 companies. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society.