Research key questions regarding the background of the book authorship, composition, purpose, etc. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to gods holy people in ephesus, the faithful in christ jesus. Book of ephesians chapter two in ephesians chapter 2 we learn that christians are saved by grace. James rosscup writes that alfords series on the new testament. In this paper, the aim will be to properly place the imperatives of colossians 3. You will also learn about how we are members of one body in this second. Lynn cohick as she guides you through each chapter and theological concept in ephesians, including salvation, the trinity, and the church. Complete critical and exegetical apparatus on the old testament. Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study the first part of pauls letters and often treat the latter part as secondary or of less value see the right diagram where a wall separates the two sections. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, this beautifully written commentary leads readers through all aspects of the book of ephesians sociological, historical, and theologicalto help them better understand its. Unlike other epistles written to specific churches, this epistle does not deal with specific problems in a local congregation. The book of ephesians is a summary or overview of the work of god, in this chapter paul is reminding them, the saints in ephesus, that they were once lost and now they are found. This exposition consisted of readings from 1 corinthians.
Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others v. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. Of the miserable condition of these ephesians by nature ephesians 2. Ephesians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer. This eightvolume set displays the respected authors elegant style and probing exegesis. An exegetical commentary kindle edition by hoehner, harold w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Therefore put on the full armor of god, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. They are all part of a spiritual army that is organized and established into ranks and is under the headship of satan who comes against us. Outline the book, identifying major and minor divisions introduction, 1. Collectively, they are all members of spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
While this book begins, paul, an apostle of christ jesus through the will. Of the glorious change that was wrought in them by converting grace ephesians 2. Ephesians is one of pauls four prison epistles eph 3. Chapter 1 establishes pauls view on the value of our salvation in christ, and the blessings we obtain from it. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Ephesians chapter 4 barnes notes on the new testament on. How a secret elite plans to bankrupt america and steal your freedom, 2011, waterbrook press. Ephesians is an epistle from the apostle paul to the church of ephesus. In august of 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on august 29th, 2002 he went home to be with the lord. Noted new testament scholar frank thielman offers a substantive yet accessible commentary on ephesians in this latest addition to the awardwinning becnt series. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. The epistle to the ephesians table of contents introduction 3 chapter one 7 chapter two 11 chapter three 14 chapter four 18 chapter five 22 chapter six 27 this study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. The book of ephesians clearly leaves its mark among other bible books by displaying the powerful impact of the gospel of christ jesus in the individual and corporate life of believers. Christ should stand up in full functioning form in his body the church just as he did in his human body in his incarnation.
Heart of pauls theology of ephesians essay 1976 words. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, thielman leads readers through all aspects of the book of ephesianssociological, historical, and theologicalto help them better understand its meaning and relevance. Ephesians baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. The ephesians, however, had been taught a different thing, ephesians 4. Obrien does an excellent job of drawing from other scholars who previously written or commented on the book especially lincoln, bruce, and clinton arnold. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, this lucidly written commentary leads readers through all aspects of the book of ephesians sociological, historical, and theological. Read and study ephesians 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace makes in them. Lloydjoness much loved series on ephesians is one of the most complete commentaries on that book. Ephesians chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary on. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus.
The common principle is the longing to fill ones desire with material objects of sense, outside of god. Noted new testament scholar frank thielman offers a substantive technical commentary entitled ephesians in the latest addition to the awardwinning becnt series. This is consistent with both the ultimate purpose of god ephesians 1. And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him that filleth all in all. David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune god, the father, the son, and the holy spirit, on behalf of the believer. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf.
This is the most oftquoted passage from the book of ephesians and one of. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible software. The body must be whole and complete, and thats why in ephesians 4 it says, till we all come to the fullness of the stature of christ. The common greek preposition en seems to be used in one of two senses in the phrase in christ as found in ephesians. Verse 1 christ has chosen us to sit with him in the heavenly places 2. The duty of wives is, submission to their husbands in the lord, which includes honouring and obeying them, from a principle of love to them. Commentary on ephesians 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution.
Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. That can be a formidable task when writing a commentary on ephesians, but carson selected one of the best in peter t. Paul spent the first three chapters of the letter discussing gods creation of a holy. The book is quite similar in many ways to colossians, but that book places more emphasis on the work of christ, where this book emphasizes more the involvement of the church. His introduction to the tenth book of the new testament covers its content and form, its relationship to colossians, the time and place of its writing, and its intended audience. While this book begins, paul, an apostle of christ jesus through the will of god, to the saints who are at ephesus, and the faithful in christ jesus 1. An exegetical commentary 9780801026140 by harold w. View ephesians the duties of wives and husbands are enforced by the spiritual relation between christ and the church. The concept that the elect jews and gentiles compose the one family of god, the one holy nation, is a central theme of the book of ephesians. Theme the letter describes gods plan for mans salvation, with emphasis on the role of the church. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to several. Murrays notes on the greek text are indispensible for reading ephesians in its original language.
Ephesians 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Ephesians 5 commentary the duties of wives and husbands are. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. It first presents both the historical and literary contexts followed by an overview of the passage in the context of the letter as a whole. The last three chapters teach about how god will use christians in this plan. At the end of the day it is completely irrelevant if the particular opponent we face is a principality, a power, or a ruler of the darkness of this age. Paul the author of this letter, realizing that the ephesians were starting to forsake their first love, wrote this epistle to encourage them to love both god and their fellow saints.
The traditional idea, that god deals in one manner with the gentile christians and in another with the jewish christians, and that the races are identifiable in christ, has created havoc in the interpretation of the scripturesparticularly the. Each volume covers a portion of the book of ephesians, from an overview of gods ultimate purpose to an exploration of the christian soldier. Paul teaches that the church is like the body of christ. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. In chapter 3, paul will include gentiles as well as jews in all things. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, thielman leads readers through all aspects of the book of ephesians sociological, historical, and theologicalto help them better understand its meaning and relevance. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at. One of the chief reasons has to do with the use of certain words and phrases that are taken to. Ephesians 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The two are so closely allied that the greek for covetousness pleonexia is used sometimes in scripture, and often in the greek fathers, for sins of impurity. Hoehner, ephesians, an exegetical commentary, grand rapids, michigtan. Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a.
Pauls letter to the ephesians 8 hour course learn from new testament and pauline studies expert dr. Both jew and gentile spiritually dead by nature, 2. Noted new testament scholar frank thielman offers a substantive yet accessible commentary on ephesians. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. The mystery of the body of christ, 1990, crossway books. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is involved in. The apostles design is to settle and establish the ephesians in the truth, and. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, this beautifully written commentary leads readers through all aspects of the book of ephes. Careful transliteration and translations of the greek, solid versebyverse exegesis, and interaction with contemporary scholarship offer unparalleled insight into the text. Colossians, ephesians, philippians and philemon bob utley view in pdf format pdf.
Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. It first presents both the historical and literary contexts followed by an overview of the. A full treatment of these issues is beyond the scope of this exegesis, but briefly. Verse 9 this verse is about the fruit of the spirit galatians 5. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Again, by clearly stating that this is a unity of the faith, paul did not command a structural or organizational unity, but a spiritual unity around a common faith. Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission.
With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, this lucidly written commentary leads readers through all aspects of the book of ephesians sociological, historical, and theologicalto help us better understand. Ephesians in the bible knowledge commentary, edited by john f. We also learn when we become christians we are not who we used to be and we are filled with new life and have the blessings of gods kindness and eternal gift to us. Introduction, indicating the sender, the receiver of the letter, and a greeting, 2. Praise for spiritual blessings in christ praise be to the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in christ. Ephesians is an epistle which means it has a three part structure. Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. The first three verses are imperatives directed to wives. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Essay about exegesis on ephesians 2894 words bartleby. The first three chapters of ephesians are doctrinal, while the last three are practical.