Introduction To Ephesians
Introduction to Ephesians
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The city of Ephesus was situated in Lydia on the River Cayster, about forty miles from Smyrna. It was a place of considerable commerce and also noted for its magnificent temple of Artemis, which was from very ancient times the center of the worship of that goddess.
Introduction to Ephesians
This temple was burnt down by Herostratus
355 B.C., but rebuilt at immense cost, and was one of the wonders of the ancient world. Pliny tells us that it was 425 feet long and 220 feet in breadth. All Asia contributed to its erection, and 127 magnificent columns were bestowed by so many kings. Little models of the temple in silver, with the image of the goddess enshrined in them, were made for sale, and sold in large quantities (Acts 19:24-29).
Introduction to Ephesians
The Epistle to the Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul when he was a prisoner (Ephesians 3:1; 4:1; 6:20).
Introduction to Ephesians
The date was about 62 A.D. Tychicus and Onesimus, the runaway slave, but now through grace "a brother beloved" (Philemon 16) were sent to Colossae by Paul (
Colossians 4:7-9). Tychicus carried the letter addressed to the Colossians to correct the evils which had arisen in that church, and to warn them against the wicked doctrines which were being promulgated amongst them. Onesimus the slave carried that beautiful little
Epistle addressed to his master Philemon. And at the same time when Tychicus and Onesimus left Rome,
Paul handed to Tychicus the Epistle to the Ephesians.
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Introduction to Ephesians
Some scholars claim that the words "at
Ephesus" should be omitted and that the
Epistle was not addressed to the Ephesians at all. The chief objection is, that if this Epistle is addressed to the church at Ephesus, it would be inexplicable that Paul should not have sent a single message of personal greeting to the
Ephesians, amongst whom
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The city of Ephesus was situated in Lydia on the River Cayster, about forty miles from Smyrna. It was a place of considerable commerce and also noted for its magnificent temple of Artemis, which was from very ancient times the center of the worship of that goddess.
Introduction to Ephesians
This temple was burnt down by Herostratus
355 B.C., but rebuilt at immense cost, and was one of the wonders of the ancient world. Pliny tells us that it was 425 feet long and 220 feet in breadth. All Asia contributed to its erection, and 127 magnificent columns were bestowed by so many kings. Little models of the temple in silver, with the image of the goddess enshrined in them, were made for sale, and sold in large quantities (Acts 19:24-29).
Introduction to Ephesians
The Epistle to the Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul when he was a prisoner (Ephesians 3:1; 4:1; 6:20).
Introduction to Ephesians
The date was about 62 A.D. Tychicus and Onesimus, the runaway slave, but now through grace "a brother beloved" (Philemon 16) were sent to Colossae by Paul (
Colossians 4:7-9). Tychicus carried the letter addressed to the Colossians to correct the evils which had arisen in that church, and to warn them against the wicked doctrines which were being promulgated amongst them. Onesimus the slave carried that beautiful little
Epistle addressed to his master Philemon. And at the same time when Tychicus and Onesimus left Rome,
Paul handed to Tychicus the Epistle to the Ephesians.
.
Introduction to Ephesians
Some scholars claim that the words "at
Ephesus" should be omitted and that the
Epistle was not addressed to the Ephesians at all. The chief objection is, that if this Epistle is addressed to the church at Ephesus, it would be inexplicable that Paul should not have sent a single message of personal greeting to the
Ephesians, amongst whom