Ephesians Preview
Enjoy this preview study from The Hill and jump into Ephesians and dig into the "deeper things of Christ" so we can "live out" these truth!
Welcome to an in-depth analysis of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. If you have studied our Romans 1-8 series, you will find those truths mesh perfectly with Paul’s words to the church at Ephesus. Thus, Paul’s epistle to the Romans is the perfect backdrop for what he records here. I perceive Romans 1-8 as a delicious cheeseburger—Ephesians as a T-bone steak. Much “chewing” is required to digest the grandeur of this epistle, so enjoy every tasty morsel!
Paul wrote this epistle between 60 and 62 A.D. during his first imprisonment in Rome (Ephesians 3:1). Some theologians perceive Ephesians as a letter read by multiple churches in Asia Minor. More than likely Paul wrote it to believers in the region of Ephesus, where he spent at least three years (Acts 20:31), two of which he taught at the school of Tyrannus (Acts 19:9-10). However, the phrase, “at Ephesus” (Ephesians 1:1), is not included in some of the most ancient manuscripts. Paul dictated this letter to Tychicus who delivered it from Rome (Ephesians 6:21-22).
Since Paul had spent considerable time with the recipients of this letter, he could go into greater depth with his readers. Consequently, this letter is filled with the “deeper things of Christ.” In fact, chapters 1-3 are inundated with these “deeper things” while chapters 4-6 teach practical ways to “live out” these wonderful truths. Expect to be encouraged as we begin our journey. It should be much fun.
Note: Words and phrases are sometimes underlined in verses for emphasis. Words are also inserted within brackets in particular passages for clarity.
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