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STUDIES IN THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS COURSE SYLLABUS
A chapter-by-chapter analysis of Paul’s argument in the book of Ephesians. The topic of this book is to show God’s eternal purpose and completion in Christ for the church.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
The
Nature and Purpose of the Course. This course is a three-semester-hour
online course in the books of Ephesians. Upon completion of the course,
having
Studied carefully the Scripture and finished the Assignments, you should be able to
• state the definitive theme of each chapter..
• develop the major ideas and progression of thought around each theme.
• give significant background details to the epistle including matter related to authorship,
Recipients, time, and historical setting.
• identify problem passages and understand possible meanings that would explain the problem.
• apply proper hermeneutical principles and Bible study methods to specific texts.
• articulate and appreciate the biblical concepts of Christian freedom, spiritual riches, and the Sufficiency of Christ in your life.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Read the book of Ephesians 3 times a week during this class. Read the online textbook and resource material.
2. Write a 10-page essay reflecting summary and insight from the class as you are putting these concepts together in your own person and ministry.
3.. Prepare a formal research paper of a 10 page (typed, double-spaced) on a specific topic related to the gifts of the Spirit.
Topics could include: A study on a specific gift of the Spirit; an enabling ministry such as apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher.
Read Lessons
Discovering the Believers inheritance in Ephesians(Download Now)
Read Commentary to Ephesians Click on link to download
Biblical Art for Ephesians
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Listen to Lectures (click on links to download)
Riches in Christ Section
The
foundations
Hopes,
Riches, and Power
Strangers
in
Darkness
Liberated
The
Human Dilemma
Prince
of Peace
The
Mystery of Unity
But
God
The
Third Race
The
Word and Spirit
Alive
to Live
The
Great Mystery
Turned
on by Prayer
On
Display
Secret
Riches
Listen to Lectures (click on links to download)
Ministry of the Saints Section
Why
the church exists
What
is your Gift?
The
Churches Building
The
Cry for Unity
Understanding your Gift
and Maintenance Service
How
the Church Works
The
Contemporary Christ
Shaping
up the Saints
(email for the rest of the lectures this is only a partial list)
The Christian in the World Section
Recourses
Commentary
http://ccel.org/j/jfb/jfb/JFB49.htm
Click on Link to Watch Paul the Apostle: The Emissary Movie
Watch Paul the Apostle The Emissary Movie link
Visit these Ephesus Tours
http://www.abrock.com/Greece-Turkey/ephesus.html
http://sailturkey.com/panoramas/ephesus/index.htm
http://www.luthersem.edu/ckoester/Revelation/Ephesus/Main.htm
Images of Ephesus
http://www.imagesoftheworld.org/Ephesus/Ephesus.html
http://www.theephesusmeeting.com/photo_gallery.asp
Ephesus References
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/cgi-bin/vor?lang=en&full=0&alts=1&group=typecat&lookup=Ephesus
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/cgi-bin/siteindex?lookup=Ephesos
http://www.focusmm.com/aceph_00.htm
Maps
http://oi.uchicago.edu/OI/INFO/MAP/ANE_Maps.html
http://www.anova.org/sev/atlas/htm/index.html
http://www.bible-history.com/biblehistoryonline_biblemaps.php
COURSE OUTLINE
The topic of this book is to show God’s eternal purpose and completion in Christ for the church. Paul brings into discussion in this letter the idea of predestination, Christ as the head of the body of believers, the church as the building and the body as the temple of God. The Spiritual gifts, mystery of Christ and the bride of Christ—the Church is also discussed in this letter. It can be seen also from this letter that even in prison Paul did not concern himself with his own problems instead he looked after the concerns of the people. Paul’s testimony of Christ was most important to him. Paul’s closing words:
Ephesians 6:21-24, "But that ye also may know my
affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in
the Lord, shall make known to you all things: Whom I have sent unto you for
the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort
your hearts. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the
Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all them that love our Lord
Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
Greetings – 1:1-2
The stance of the Believers – 1:3 – 3:21
A. They are chosen and sealed with Christ 1:3-23
B. They are saved by grace 2:1-10
C. They are united in one body 2:11-22
D. They are equal in the body of Christ 3:1-21 (this is the mystery of Christ)
The custom of the Believers 4:1 – 6:9
A. In association with other Christians/believers 4:1-6
B. In association with the spiritual gifts 4:7-16
C. In association with their former life 4:17-32
D. In association with the Holy Spirit 5:18-21
E. In association with slaves, masters and home life 5:22 – 6:9
The security and protection of the believers 6:10 – 20
A. Who the believers needed protection from 6:10 - 12
B. Why they needed it and what the protection would be 6:13-20
The closing words of Paul to the Church at Ephesus 6:21 -24
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STUDIES IN THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS COURSE SYLLABUS
A chapter-by-chapter analysis of Paul’s argument in the book of Ephesians. The topic of this book is to show God’s eternal purpose and completion in Christ for the church.