The Epistle to the Ephesians

The Epistle to the Ephesians A FB Page dedicated to all things Ephesians. This page takes on an Exegetical format, meaning everything can be backed up by scripture.

The page will go deep into the greatest revelation of the church.

07/30/2026

I spent the past few days working on edits to "the Book" I Emailed them to the publisher just a couple hours ago. So, it's getting closer to P-Day (Publishing day)

07/21/2026

I don't know if I announced this yet but my fourth and final book on the subject of "Ephesians" is now at the printers and should be released very soon.There is still a lot of work that has to be done, however the completed book is finished. I need to work with them on the table of contents, review certain parts of the book. and in the end give them my thumbs up. I am hoping to get it out very soon.

07/19/2026

The Etymology of the name ‘Ephesus’
It is absolutely AMAZING what treasure you find when you put your nose in the BEST BOOK. I found out that I have some Ephesians in my way back (5000 years ago) heritage. Here is a summary of what I found.

Pre-Greek, Anatolian origin, The area was first inhabited by the Lydians and Persians. In the Early Bronze Age (about 3000 B.C.) the Lydians used the name “Apasa”. It was part of the kingdom Awzawa. Hittites first took over at around 1,000 BC but adopted the name “Apaso”, which was probably derived from “Appa”, meaning “behind” or “after”. Historical records suggest that Apasa meant “city of the mother goddess”, traditionally derived from “Ephoros” or “overseer”. Because the water came up to the city it meant that the water was behind the city. In Anatolian and Hittite comes the name Appa which translates into “water town”. During this time period, the Lydians and the Hittites migrated from Ephesus to Sicily. Especially Agrigento and, Joppolo Giancaxio and, some to Palermo. Apasa is also the name of a small uninhabited islet in the Ionian Sea located east of Ithaca, Greece. The Anatolian name Apas underwent natural phonetic change to “Epas” to “Ephas” to “Ephesus”. In Italy, the Lydians and the Hittites adopted the name “Abissu”. The name Ephesus is from pre-Greek Anatolian construction. “Abissu” made a change from Hittite into the common language in Sicily to “Abissi”.
The Lydians arrived in Sicily long before the Hittites. The Lydians were primarily an agricultural society. The fertile ground of the volcanoes is why they settled in Sicily. When the Hittites came, they found rich farmlands but were attracted also to the huge schools of fish in the waters between Sicily and Africa. The Lydians called the Hittites “the men of the deep”. Hence they became the “Abissu”, which is today the name “Abissi”.
Dr. Frank Abissi Jr. Th.D. Ph.D. 3rd Revision

11/18/2025

If you want to understand God's desire for your life then you need to know What God's will is. These verse's from II Timothy lay it out nicely.

II Timothy 2:15
King James Version
[15] Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

II Timothy 3:16,17
King James Version
[16] All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
[17] That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Timothy is related to Ephesians in that Paul wrote to Timothy when he was in prison. Timothy is a letter for leaders in this new age of the church of God. God's focus was that it would be read by and practiced by leaders in the church. Ephesians was a great place to get started in the journey of leading God's people.

Philemon was also attached to Ephesians as Paul is writing to one person in the church. So the whole package is:
1. Ephesians
2, Philippians
3. Colossians
4. I & II Timothy
5. Philemon

07/03/2025

Ephesians 4:32
Expanded Translation
[32] And contrarily, become a forgiving believer who is edifying to all you see, Do it with all, compassion and Godly love in your heart. Do it as God in Christ forgave you of all sin.

06/04/2025

Hey all, I am currently working on Ephesians 6:8, Not too much further to go. If anyone out there knows of an out of this world publisher, Agent or Publishers agent please ask them to PM me here on FB. I check my messages here every day.

Thanks for your info, prayers, and for reading this. BTW, the Practical treatises of Ephesians are far beyond what any of us ever thought. I feel like I have put every thing I have into the Practical and feel as though I have just skimmed the surface.

04/04/2025

Ephesians 5:19
[19] Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

All you musicians out there, this verse will really reverberate with your hearts. You see it looks like God is saying the same thing three times which to us today seems right. If you grew up in the the times of the first century you would look at this differently. The anchor of this verse is the word Psalms. We see it and what do we think? of course the book of Psalms. Back then people thought of a psaltery or more freely of a definition it is a hollow box with some strings (or sinew which is a tendon from an animal which was probably dinner last night). The strings were brushed over with whatever was handy. I once played a night in a bar and used a quarter because I didn't have a pick so Hymn is an instrument used to strum the Psaltery. Next comes Spiritual Songs. This is the sound that comes out and is what delivers the Word. Here we have a person playing a guitar (Psaltery) with a pick or whatever will brush the strings, and singing their hearts out.

Ephesians is jammed full of these things. I love shaking the Ephesians tree and seeing what is going to come out.

I am working on Book #3 about the Practical treatises of Ephesians. It is very slow going but I am doing the best I can for you. I am currently on Ephesians 5:29. It's taking a long time but I will upload some choice parts as I go so please check back here

Remember, God loves you. He knows you and as Ephesians says He blesses you

04/01/2022

Thought you might like to see this: I am currently working on Ephesians 4:1 - 6ff. I am only at 4:18 so I am thinking of putting a few Expanded Translation on FB as I go along.

Ephesians 4:17
Expanded Translation
[17] Listen to what I say and speak as one who knows by the
Lord. That you no longer act or walk as a gentile, being silly in your thoughts and imaginations.

02/01/2021

Colossians 1:10
King James Version
[10] That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

I Thessalonians 2:12
King James Version
[12] That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

"To walk" is a Jewish metaphor for the manner of life one lives. A walk is a purposed manner connoting lifestyle and mannerism. The call to walk worthy is used redundantly in these verses. Paul is issuing a call to the “holy ones” to change their lifestyle. To leave behind pagan worship that was the only thing they knew and to follow a new Lord. Much the same as Jesus Christ called the 12 apostles.

12/25/2020

My Christmas Gift to you.
These are the expanded versions of "the great prayer in the Ephesians" I wrote these in the book "The Great Prayer of Ephesians". these are Ephesians 3:14ff. I hope you enjoy them:

Ephesians 3:14-21
[14] For this reason (as I spoke afore) I bow my knees in thankfulness and humility to God, The Father.
[15]For whom the whole family, both on the Earth and in the Heavenlies is named.
[16]That the Father of us all, will give unto you, in accordance with the unquantifiable riches of his glory, strength, with his great might, by his gift of holy spirit in your innermost being
[17] So that Christ, The only begotten of the Father will dwell in your hearts by the faith you have demonstrated; that you, who being rooted as a tree and founded as a building in love,
[18] May be able as a direct result of the holy spirit that resides in you, be able to understand with all the saints what is the breadth which extends to all races and peoples and the length which spans from eternity to everlasting, and the depth that is so low no part of the creation can ascertain it, and the height that is far above all principalities leading to the very right hand of God
[19] And to experience the tranquility of the love of Christ which is far beyond knowledge, that your life will become one of being filled and overflowing with the fulness of our Fathers love
[20] Now to Him who is able and ready to perform exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or can conceptualize. All this is in accordance with the Power of God, which worketh in us
OR
Ephesians 3:20 alternate reading
Expanded Version #2
[20] Now to God, who is able and ready to perform on behalf of His people, exceeding far more abundantly than we can think, or conceptualize, in the spiritual realm, in the cosmos, and in the earthly places. All this strength is utilized in accordance with the power of God who worketh in us
[21] Unto God be all glory given in the church by Jesus Christ, throughout all ages, time and generations, forever and ever. Amen

God bless you and Merry Christmas
-Frank

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