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ESV Scripture Journal: Ephesians
ESV Scripture Journals pair the entirety of individual books of the New Testament with lightly lined blank pages opposite each page of the biblical text, allowing readers to take extended notes or record insights and prayers directly beside corresponding passages of Scripture. This edition features the book of Ephesians, and is thin and portable--great for personal Bible reading and reflection, small-group study, or taking notes through a sermon series.
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5.75" x 8.00" 11.75-point Trinit� type 64 pages Single-column, paragraph format Thick, opaque, cream-colored paper Full, lightly ruled blank pages opposite each page of Bible text Wide margins Lay-flat binding Cover stamped with gold foil Packaging: Belly Band
Features:
5.75" x 8.00" 11.75-point Trinit� type 64 pages Single-column, paragraph format Thick, opaque, cream-colored paper Full, lightly ruled blank pages opposite each page of Bible text Wide margins Lay-flat binding Cover stamped with gold foil Packaging: Belly Band
32 pages, Paperback
Published March 31, 2018
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September 28, 2024
Another wonderful epistle from the Apostle Paul.
October 12, 2016
by Andrea Renee Cox
Ephesians is one of my favorite books written by apostle Paul. I especially like chapter 6, where he speaks of the armor of God. Gives me good chills every time I read it.
Ephesians is one of my favorite books written by apostle Paul. I especially like chapter 6, where he speaks of the armor of God. Gives me good chills every time I read it.
June 2, 2022
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”
Ephesians 6:12 NKJV
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,”
Ephesians 2:8
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
Ephesians 2:10
“in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.”
Ephesians 3:12
“that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
Ephesians 3:17-19
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21
“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,”
Ephesians 4:1-3
“and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.”
Ephesians 4:23-24 NKJV
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:30-32
“Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.”
Ephesians 5:1-2
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
Ephesians 6:11
“Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;”
Ephesians 6:14-17 NKJV
Ephesians 6:12 NKJV
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,”
Ephesians 2:8
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
Ephesians 2:10
“in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.”
Ephesians 3:12
“that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
Ephesians 3:17-19
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21
“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,”
Ephesians 4:1-3
“and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.”
Ephesians 4:23-24 NKJV
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:30-32
“Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.”
Ephesians 5:1-2
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
Ephesians 6:11
“Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;”
Ephesians 6:14-17 NKJV
February 25, 2026
Ephesians
6 chapters
New Testament
Author: Paul
This book is a letter Paul wrote while in prison in Rome, sent to the church in Ephesus, which is now part of modern day Turkey.
Some verses I highlighted;
“May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”
Ephesians 3:19-20 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.3.19-...
“Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.”
Ephesians 4:1-2 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.4.1-2...
“Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.”
Ephesians 4:14 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.4.14.NLT
“Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.”
Ephesians 5:2 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.5.2.NLT
6 chapters
New Testament
Author: Paul
This book is a letter Paul wrote while in prison in Rome, sent to the church in Ephesus, which is now part of modern day Turkey.
Some verses I highlighted;
“May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”
Ephesians 3:19-20 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.3.19-...
“Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.”
Ephesians 4:1-2 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.4.1-2...
“Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.”
Ephesians 4:14 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.4.14.NLT
“Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.”
Ephesians 5:2 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.5.2.NLT
December 20, 2022
This is one of my favorite books of the Bible. This letter teaches us much about how to conduct ourselves in the salvation of Christ Jesus. I highly recommend that all read this book and be blessed in doing so.
October 20, 2021
Ephesians is just such a good book. I wish someone would write me a letter like it! If I were to quote all the good quotes in it, I'd basically have to quote the whole book. It's short and easy to read (so you can even read it in one go before going to sleep), yet is packed full of wisdom and verities.
Ephesians is a beautiful revelation of the church and presents the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the answer to the brokenness in this world. Paul states that the only way to see true transformation in this marred world is through the saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul also hits on a wide range of moral, ethical, and spiritual behaviors in addition to the spiritual blessings we have in Christ Jesus (including the famous "Armor of God" in 6:10-17). He extorts his readers, us, to live up to our heavenly calling (4:1) and challenges us to "walk as children of Light" (5:7), to live exemplary Christian lives and be unified in love.
Ephesians is a beautiful revelation of the church and presents the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the answer to the brokenness in this world. Paul states that the only way to see true transformation in this marred world is through the saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul also hits on a wide range of moral, ethical, and spiritual behaviors in addition to the spiritual blessings we have in Christ Jesus (including the famous "Armor of God" in 6:10-17). He extorts his readers, us, to live up to our heavenly calling (4:1) and challenges us to "walk as children of Light" (5:7), to live exemplary Christian lives and be unified in love.
"1 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called,
2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,
3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace."
December 15, 2020
5 stars. This is one of my favourite of Paul's letters. Though small, it's mighty, and holds a lot of wisdom on christian life and holiness. Chapter 1 contains a beautiful promise that the world is safe in the Lord's hands, and that he has a purpose for us. Chapter 2 reminds us how rich he is in grace and love. Chapter 3 reminds us how he can do far beyond what we could ever ask or even imagine. Chapter 4 reminds us to mingle truth and love as we grow in faith. Chapter 5 reminds us to walk in the light, as his children. And finally, chapter 6 reminds us to stand in his strength, because our enemy is spiritual. What a deep, rich book!
September 6, 2018
Ephesians is probably one of my favourite new testament books. Some many truths and powerful revelations revealed in just 6 short chapters.
Eph 1:17 "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him,"
Eph 5:20 "Give thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,"
Eph 6:14-18 "Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert will all perseverance, making supplications for all the saints."
Eph 1:17 "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him,"
Eph 5:20 "Give thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,"
Eph 6:14-18 "Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert will all perseverance, making supplications for all the saints."
December 12, 2017
Paul writes another letter to another Church, Ephesus. This large city was located in Asia Minor, in what is now Turkey today. The book begins with an amazing prayer from Paul to God for the Ephesians. Be sure to read it in chapter 1.
In chapter 2, Paul addresses how Christ saved them and all mankind from sins and how He unified Gentiles and Jews into one body in the church. So, no more fighting among Christians now.
Paul talks about his ministry to the Gentiles and writes down another one of his prayers for the Ephesians in chapter 3.
Paul covers Christian living principles in chapter 3. No lying, no foul talking, no drunkenness, but love between husbands and wives and fellow Christians.
He closes the book with love between children and parents and exhortation for us all to put on the armor of God.
In chapter 2, Paul addresses how Christ saved them and all mankind from sins and how He unified Gentiles and Jews into one body in the church. So, no more fighting among Christians now.
Paul talks about his ministry to the Gentiles and writes down another one of his prayers for the Ephesians in chapter 3.
Paul covers Christian living principles in chapter 3. No lying, no foul talking, no drunkenness, but love between husbands and wives and fellow Christians.
He closes the book with love between children and parents and exhortation for us all to put on the armor of God.
February 20, 2015
An amazing book packed with wisdom, I found Ephesians easy to read and quite satisfying. I didn't realize it was such a short book! Anyway, I believe it was written by Apostle Paul, and I just found it to be wonderful. So many deep, meaningful verses!
So read Ephesians one of these days! It's nothing strenuous... not like reading 1 Chronicles or the like, :-)
So read Ephesians one of these days! It's nothing strenuous... not like reading 1 Chronicles or the like, :-)
March 3, 2023
Oh the riches in Christ this book explores [prompting Wiersbes' study of this book to be called "Be Rich" - highly recommended]. The riches Ephesians describes are to be found in Christ. Read the first couple of chapters and note how many times "in" and "herein" is found.
Can we forget to mention?
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Can we forget to mention?
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
October 25, 2015
I read NKJV, not ESV, but couldn't find NKJV listed w/just Ephesians. Also, the author is not anonymous, but is God through the apostle Paul.
(edit 1/28/16: We recently finished reading through Ephesians as a family. Last finished independently 10/25/15.)
(update 11/3/21: Read it on my own this time again -- still NKJV.)
(edit 1/28/16: We recently finished reading through Ephesians as a family. Last finished independently 10/25/15.)
(update 11/3/21: Read it on my own this time again -- still NKJV.)
February 20, 2026
"For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true." -Ephesians 5:8-9
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January 25, 2024“in Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” -Ephesians 1:7
what a beautiful book about the grace of God, the unity of the body, praying for others, and the strength of the Lord becoming your own.
“do not let the sun go down on your anger” (4:26) felt targeted…
what a beautiful book about the grace of God, the unity of the body, praying for others, and the strength of the Lord becoming your own.
“do not let the sun go down on your anger” (4:26) felt targeted…
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December 18, 2024I do not believe in giving ratings for books of the Bible.
July 30, 2025
A forgery written in Paul’s name because of theology, writing style, the historical situation, second-century vocabulary, and its lack of eschatology.
February 13, 2021
Here are my takeaways from studying Ephesians this week:
1:5 Jesus gives us the chance to be sons (and daughters) of God!!
1:7-8 His death provided us redemption, forgiveness, and grace-He lavished these on us.
1:16-19 Pray these things for one another.
2:12 We would have NO hope in this world without God.
2:22 The church is now the Temple for/of God.
3:8 "Unsearchable riches of Christ"
3:14-19 Prayer for spiritual strength.
4:1 Walk worthy!
4:4-6 ONE
4:22-24 Put off the old, be renewed, and put on the new.
4:29 Our speech should be edifying, fitting, and grace filled.
5:1-2 Imitate Christ and His sacrificial love.
5:11 Expose them!
5:22 God's design for the family- the only one that matters!
6:4 "bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord"
6:10-11 Be ready to fight the many schemes of Satan.
6:18 "keep alert"
6:20 Declare the gospel boldly
1:5 Jesus gives us the chance to be sons (and daughters) of God!!
1:7-8 His death provided us redemption, forgiveness, and grace-He lavished these on us.
1:16-19 Pray these things for one another.
2:12 We would have NO hope in this world without God.
2:22 The church is now the Temple for/of God.
3:8 "Unsearchable riches of Christ"
3:14-19 Prayer for spiritual strength.
4:1 Walk worthy!
4:4-6 ONE
4:22-24 Put off the old, be renewed, and put on the new.
4:29 Our speech should be edifying, fitting, and grace filled.
5:1-2 Imitate Christ and His sacrificial love.
5:11 Expose them!
5:22 God's design for the family- the only one that matters!
6:4 "bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord"
6:10-11 Be ready to fight the many schemes of Satan.
6:18 "keep alert"
6:20 Declare the gospel boldly
July 7, 2020
I am currently working on reading through the Bible in the year and today I finished Ephesians! This book brings a continuous emphasis on the now new multi-ethnic family including gentiles into the family of God. Though they are all one, they all have unique parts in how they help the Body of Christ. Finally the book concludes with a commission to stand firm with the spiritual armor against the spiritual evil that is present in our world. Altogether a fantastic book of encouragement and reminder that we are all one in Christ.
October 25, 2021
"Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints"
Ephesians 6:14-18
Ephesians 6:14-18
April 21, 2020
Ephesians is one of my favorite books of the Bible as Paul focuses on salvation by grace through faith. This is the only circular letter that Paul intended for several churches therefore not addressing the issues of one particular church. Instead it is a sermon meant to be proclaimed by the church. It emphasizes the theme of untiy and harmony in Christ in all settings especially the church and family.
December 31, 2020
Since each year I read the 24 chapters of the book of Luke from December 1st thru the 24th, I decided I’d not read anything on Christmas Day, but read a book in the Bible that had 6 chapters to have a daily chapter to read finish out the year. This year I chose Ephesians — chapter 4 brought me what I needed. Also chapter 6 is also close to my heart. I hope you read your Bible on a regular basis.
December 22, 2020
MY BIBLE CHALLENGE:
In January 2015 I set myself the challenge to read the complete Bible within a year. I discovered that was an unrealistic challenge, and decided to pick up my Bible as and when I felt ready to read more of it. Here is a link to all the reviews in my Bible challenge so far:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
In January 2015 I set myself the challenge to read the complete Bible within a year. I discovered that was an unrealistic challenge, and decided to pick up my Bible as and when I felt ready to read more of it. Here is a link to all the reviews in my Bible challenge so far:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
March 8, 2018
The reading of God's Word is so remarkable that there is nothing that I can say to make it any better. Please, if you are a lost soul, turn to God! He can heal you and give you the greatest peace that you will ever know!
November 23, 2014
Chapters 4, 5, and 6 are great!
October 6, 2020
Great for learning about the body of Christ and spiritual warfare. Highly recommend!
March 18, 2021
I highly recommend pairing The Bible Recap studies (free podcast/youtube) to your Bible reading. It's helped to bring a fresh perspective to these well-loved books.
April 26, 2021
"...Christ Jesus our Lord: In Whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of Him."
-Ephesians 3:11b,12
-Ephesians 3:11b,12
December 16, 2024
These epistles are so dense with Good News it's tricky to consolidate, even a little. No structure came to mind for this one other than the categories I chose, but I did notice running themes of unification, blessedness, riches, and inheritance. Somehow, this feels like the most packed book of them all to date - and I only have two left to read!
Good News According to Ephesians
We are:
-Blessed, chosen, predestined, adopted, redeemed, and forgiven.
-Citizens and household members.
-God’s workmanship, created for good works.
-Alive with Christ, saved by grace, raised and seated with Him
-No longer far off and alienated, but now near!
-Children of light.
-Members of one another
-Filled with all the fulness of God.
Because of God,
-The riches of God’s grace are lavished upon us.
-We have an inheritance and are sealed with the Holy Spirit
-We all have access to the one Spirit.
-We can put on His armor
His reality:
-Christ’s riches are unsearchable, and His love surpasses all knowledge.
-God fills all things.
-He is our peace.
-The truth is in Jesus.
-God called us to a hope that we know and made us Christ’s body, the church, of which Christ is head.
-God is master of all classes of people, and He shows no partiality
-He gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers.
Good News According to Ephesians
We are:
-Blessed, chosen, predestined, adopted, redeemed, and forgiven.
-Citizens and household members.
-God’s workmanship, created for good works.
-Alive with Christ, saved by grace, raised and seated with Him
-No longer far off and alienated, but now near!
-Children of light.
-Members of one another
-Filled with all the fulness of God.
Because of God,
-The riches of God’s grace are lavished upon us.
-We have an inheritance and are sealed with the Holy Spirit
-We all have access to the one Spirit.
-We can put on His armor
His reality:
-Christ’s riches are unsearchable, and His love surpasses all knowledge.
-God fills all things.
-He is our peace.
-The truth is in Jesus.
-God called us to a hope that we know and made us Christ’s body, the church, of which Christ is head.
-God is master of all classes of people, and He shows no partiality
-He gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers.
June 10, 2022
Ephesians is jammed pack with so many moments of wisdom. I read it in KJV and loved it. It stood out to me because of how many times 'called' and 'chosen' we're mentioned. Amen!
December 18, 2022
Studying this with our ABF on Sunday mornings.
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