This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Bible biblestudytools video what is the purpose of the book of ephesians. The entire book is divided into three sections with each section. Ephesians pastor david legge 4 grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. The peculiarities of ephesians and the ephesian address david alan black an important argument in favor of the encyclical theory of the epistle to the ephesians is based upon the peculiarities found in the epistle itself. Tychicus evidently delivered this epistle to the ephesian church eph. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. Ephesians commentary free bible study notes, commentary, and. Its origin has customarily been credited to paul the apostle however, beginning in 1792, this has been tested as deuteropauline, that is, composed in pauls name by a later creator. The diffusion of the knowledge of the gospel throughout proconsular asia. Overview of the book of ephesians the letter opens with a sequence of statements about gods blessings, which are interspersed with a remarkable variety of expressions drawing attention to gods wisdom, forethought and purpose. Pound for pound ephesians may well be the most influential document ever written, says one author. In pauls day, asia comprised the western section of the peninsula of what later became known as asia minor.
The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new. 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. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new. Paul shows how the good news should create ethnically diverse communities that are unified by devotion to jesus and to each other. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in.
Overview of the book of ephesians reformed answers to. Made alive in christ, believers have received a bountiful inheritance and lavish blessings from god, fueling us for holy living. No skeleton or outline of the ephesian letter is presented in this book other than that which is set. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. When will christians receive their resurrection bodies. Pdf microsoft word html wmarkup unicode text utf8 theological. Paul wrote this letter to praise god for the gift of redemption and to guide the christians of ephesus in the light of the holy ghost. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul.
Lest we become the spiritual equivalent of hetty green, we begin a series devoted to the epistle. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Ephesians overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. An introduction to the study of the book of ephesians ephesus was a jewel in the roman province of asia. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. Ephesians is one of the most succinct, powerful, lifeshaping books in the bible. Commentary on galatians and ephesians bible study guide. John macgregor candlish 18211901, the epistle of paul to the ephesians with introduction and notes. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. The peculiarities of ephesians and the ephesian address.
It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised holy spirit, 14 who is the. Some bible scholars call it the alps of new testament, the grand canyon of scripture, and the royal capstone because of its grand theme and the revelation about jesus. The church has been brought from death to life in christ. Click download or read online button to get a commentary on ephesians book now.
Devotional commentary of ephesians our baptist heritage. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our everyday. A commentary on ephesians download ebook pdf, epub. Commentary on the epistle to the ephesians by charles hodge read online download.
Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. Ephesians bears much the same relation to colossians that romans does to galatians, a fuller treatment of the same general theme in a more detached and impersonal manner. For other books, devotionals and bible studies by anne graham lotz. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a loyal. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body. The book of ephesians chapter three workbook eeonlinebible study. A study of the book of ephesians study four chapter 1. To teach the christians at ephesus the wonder and practical implications of being the church in christ.
In the introduction the apostle paul prayed that god the father and. The book of ephesians chapter three workbook eeonline biblestudy. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Meyer preface repeated perusal of the books of scripture, and especially of the epistles, will enable the devout student to detect certain words, which keep recurring, like a note or chord struck repeatedly in a musical composition. The ephesian letter doctrinally considered by lewis sperry chafer 1935 contents dedication. This course is designed as an expository study of the epistle to the ephesians, taking the student through the entire epistle with cross references to other portions of scripture. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. John calvin william pringle, translator, commentaries on the epistles of paul to the galatians and ephesians. The letter to the ephesians is a source of great encouragement, clearly proclaiming the mystery of the gospel and the supremacy of jesus while applying that theology to practical living. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. The city of ephesus was one of the oldest of the settlements on. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. The below chart will help underline and point out these similarities. Commentary on galatians and ephesians by john calvin.
I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Grace is undeserved favour and peace is the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through christ, and so fearing nothing from god and content with whatever. A commentary on the epistle to the ephesians squarespace. Ephesians 16 esv greeting paul, an apostle of christ bible. Paul is sending the slave onesimus back to his master philemon, in the care of tychicus.
The purpose of the book of ephesians was to warn the church elders about the false teachers that were teaching a false gospel and to maintain their first love that they held when they first became believers. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. Miles oneill welcome to the letter written to the church of ephesus. It is therefore critical to understand the nature and calling of the church that we might be effective members of the one body that is called to bear witness to gods grace in this world. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. This book depicts the sixfold role and relationship in regard to the church. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series book 10 kindle edition by zondervan, clinton e.
Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. 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 new testament. What are some common misconceptions about philippians 4. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Paul, author of ephesians and at least 12 other new testament books, church. The early church was in almost universal agreement that this epistle was addressed to the church at ephesus, and every known manuscript, without exception, bears the title to the ephesians. Asia, in the days of the roman empire, was not the. Paul wrote to the ephesians while imprisoned in rome. One expressed purpose of the book is that we might know what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints cf. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. The epistle to the ephesians, additionally called the letter to the ephesians and frequently abbreviated to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. Bible study questions on ephesians and philippians introduction. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. John eadie, commentary on the epistle to the ephesians, p.
This would further seem to suggest, as i have believed, that not only did paul write the book of colossians, but that he wrote colossians before writing the book of ephesians. Written in 6162, when paul was a prisoner in rome cf. Paul emphasizes that we have been saved, not only for our personal benefit, but also to bring praise and glory to god. He also sent along the letter to the colossian church. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at. Johns gospel, his three epistles, and revelation probably did as well cf. Grace and peace to the faithful saints g race be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. The church has received wondrous blessings in union with christ. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry. The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Bible biblestudytools video whats the purpose of the book of ephesians.
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