Read the bible new international version ephesians. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. Jan 02, 2020 the niv is known especially as a thought for thought or dynamic equivalence translation rather than a word for word translation. Immediately, i liked how it was easy to read, yet more accurate than other popular, easytoread bibles of the time, like the living bible and the good news bible.
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. Niv 1 as for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, niv 2 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 verse tells us that our warfare is against demons, and theyangels who rose up against godlook upon us as invaders. New international version pros and cons probably the greatest strength of the new international version is its readability. The niv is rendered in smoothly flowing and easytoread english. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. New international version it was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, new king james version and he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, n. Apr 17, 2012 the new international version niv of the bible was published in 1979, the same year that i became pastor of my first church. To gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Traditionally named ephesians, this letter may not actually have been written to the believers in ephesus. This is consistent with both the ultimate purpose of god ephesians 1. 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.
I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. 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. In christ, we are new creations, righteous, fit for fellowship with god, and even now seated with him in the heavenly realms eph. The book of ephesians niv audio holy bible high quality. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Ephesians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. The niv is known especially as a thought for thought or dynamic equivalence translation rather than a word for word translation.
Instead, be filled with the spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the spirit. Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Not just the way we live, but the very source and nature of our lives are different. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Ephesians 1, new international version niv the bible app. It was the capital of proconsular asia, being about a mile from the sea coast, and was the great religious, commercial and political center. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all. Ephesians is the goto book in the new testament for an understanding of gods sovereignty in salvation by grace, and therefore it shares much in common with pauls other masterwork. Asv american standard version bcv book, chapter, and verse esv english standard version f the following verse ff the following verses kjv king james version nasb new american standard bible neb new english bible niv new international version nkjv new king james version rsv revised standard version. For web sites to display properly, always use the latest version of your browser. Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Ephesians these are all of the chapters of the book of ephesians.
Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study the first part of pauls letters and often treat the latter part as secondary or of less value see the right diagram where a wall separates the two sections. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Packer regent college the niv application commentary series doesnt fool around. For it is by free grace gods unmerited favor that you are. 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. Some of the best early copies of the letter dont include the phrase in ephesus in the greeting.
The book of ephesians niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 49. Ephesians niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. To gods holy people in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. The niv application commentary series promises to be of very great service to all who preach and teach the word of god. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. As roman guards stood watch, paul penned a powerful letter to. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e.
Again, by clearly stating that this is a unity of the faith, paul did not command a structural or organizational unity, but a spiritual unity around a common faith. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of god niv. It explains what the bible meant and how it speaks so powerfully today. The niv application commentary builds bridges that make the bible come alive with meaning for contemporary life. As we continue in our faith from day to day, month to month, and year to year, the temptation to get comfortable will always exist. 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. Lift up your heads, o gates, and be lifted up, o ancient doors. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. While paul spent two years in ephesus, this letter appears to address people paul has never met. These are all of the chapters of the book of genesis. The most popular bible verses from ephesians found 155 verses ephesians 2. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle.
As any invaded people would, they see themselves as rising to defend their home and territory despite the fact that they probably know that god has given this earth to us as an inheritance this is a spiritual parallel of israel coming out of egypt. For we are his workmanship,not as men only, but as christians. 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. Pauls letter to the ephesians shines with the brilliant reality of what being a christian really means. 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 new testament. The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors, designed to ensure believers are living up to our heavenly calling. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Ephesians 5, new international version niv the bible app. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries.
Ephesians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Again, by clearly stating that this is a unity of the faith, paul did not command a structural or organizational unity, but a. 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. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. We need to see our position in christ, seated with him in heavenly places, before. The niv application commentary nivac series shows you how to bring the words ancient message into our postmodern context. Not by might nor by power, but by my spirit, says yahweh of hosts.
E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Ephesians intro, new international version niv the. Ephesians 1 niv read the new international version. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. 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. Ephesians sets forth what no other book of the new testament describes so completely the nature of the body of christ, which is the true church. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ephesians in the bible new international version. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. The niv application commentary meets the urgent need for an exhaustive and authoritative commentary based on the new international version.
Flash cards to memorize the book of ephesians for the new international version niv of the bible. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. 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. Immediately, i liked how it was easy to read, yet more accurate than other popular, easytoread bibles of the.
Niv new international version nkjv new king james version rsv revised standard version. Niv 3 all of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of genesis in the bible new international version. It treats all the elements of traditional exegesis, and its authors bridge the gap between the bibles world and the world of today, between the original context and the. The new international version niv of the bible was published in 1979, the same year that i became pastor of my first church.
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