Introduction on the book of ephesians in the bible commentaries

The book of ephesians clearly leaves its mark among other bible books by displaying the powerful impact of the gospel of. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. On the other hand, in the vatican, as well as in all other most valued manuscripts, the heading is the epistle of paul to the ephesians. We will conclude our introductory study to the book of ephesians by glancing briefly at the extent of the victory wrought by god through paul in asia. The letter we know as ephesians is both similar to and different from other new testament letters attributed to the apostle paul. During this time he also wrote colossians and philemon. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Francis foulkes the letter vividly depicts how gods will revealed in christ reorients believers lives toward unity, mutual respect, submission and lovein short, new life in christ. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Introduction paul was one of a long list of godly men and women. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side.

An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. Study ephesians using john darbys synopsis to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ephesians is my favorite book in the bible, and this commentary has helped to solidify it in my mind. Ephesians our blessings in christ importance this epistle was evidently addressed to the church in ephesus cf. Study ephesians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Bruce gives a sectionbysection commentary on colossians, philemon, and ephesians. An introduction and commentary ebook 9780830857371 by darrell l. Ephesians questions on pauls letter to the ephesians by g. The tyndale commentaries are designed to help the reader of the bible understand what the text says and what it means. His introduction to ephesians is more brief than others on this list, but it is quite efficient. The conquest reached far beyond the city limits of ephesus. Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries.

It reads like an academic or devotional book and i highly recommend it. Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to several churches, and that the. Thielman leads readers through all aspects of the book of ephesians sociological, historical. An introduction to a verse by verse commentary on the book of ephesians by allan turner. Ephesians plagiarism acknowledged best commentaries. This is not a commentary to discuss other commentaries. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible software.

The word of god, the bible, is the only offensive weapon the believer has. Written by some of the worlds most distinguished evangelical scholars, these twenty volumes offer clear, reliable, and relevant explanations of every book in the new testament. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. Some liberal critics have attempted to raise doubts, yet the authorship of the book is solidly established both by the clear statement in the book itself and by the records of the early uninspired christian writers. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Writing, as he does in this epistle, on the constitution and prospects of christs universal church, he refers the ephesians, as to personal matters, to the bearer of the epistle, tychicus ephesians 6. Obrien has written major commentaries on each of the prison epistles for different series nigtc, wbc and has contributed much to the study of paul in recent years. Book of ephesians matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Introduction from the niv study bible go to ephesians. Ephesus was the most important city in western asia minor now turkey. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life.

The apostle paul wrote this letter to the churches in ephesus and the surrounding region c. In the next century we find origen, in his tract on prayer, expressly referring to a statement found in the epistle to the ephesians. And they have been induced the rather to think this because it is the only one of all pauls epistles that has nothing. Until the nineteenth century new testament scholarship was almost unanimous in accepting ephesians as a letter by paul. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. His introduction to the tenth book of the new testament covers its. Colossians, ephesians and philemon, paul bound, the gospel. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. 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. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Ephesians intro to ephesians biblica the international bible. David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune god, the father, the son, and the. Richison value of ephesians ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church this book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life john calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible we see something of the supremacy of christ in gods. Introduction to the book of ephesians one cannot step over the threshold of this letter into the book of ephesians without being inundated with thoughts of gods mercy and grace.

One of the three most ancient and trusted manuscripts, the vatican, omits at ephesus in the first verse. Interpreters have no right to isolate one aspect of truth by excluding others. Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur at grace church at least, it was obvious to me that god had something very special in mind for this church. Paul began here in the manner of all writers of his time with a salutation ephesians 1. Leslie mitton, ephesians, in new century bible greenwood, s. And they have been induced the rather to think this because it is the only one of all pauls epistles that has nothing in it peculiarly adapted to the state or case of. In the new new testament volumes, the commentary on each section of the text is structured under three headings. Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2.

All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. It is probable that the two greater letters had their occasion in the return of onesimus. Commentary on galatians and ephesians bible study guide. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. Introduction to ephesians bible commentary theology of.

Old testament books of the bible index new testament books of the bible index. Introduction, translation, and commentary on chapters. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Murrays notes on the greek text are indispensible for reading ephesians in its original language. An introduction and commentary ebook 9780830857371 by. The introduction to each book gives a concise but thorough treatment of its authorship, date, original setting, and purpose. It can be used offensively when needed and is a good reason for believers to hide gods word scripture in their heart or memorize it. The knowledge of salvation comes by hearing about jesus christ romans 10. Commentary on galatians and ephesians by john calvin. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. Ephesians introduction new testament matthew henry st. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. He begins with a helpful introduction to the letter of ephesians in which he addresses issues of authorship, structure and genre, historical setting, purpose, and theology.

The reasons which have suggested a doubt are briefly as follows. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. Darrell l bock unlike pauls letters to the galatians or the corinthians, the letter to the ephesians contains almost no clues about the situation and issues its recipients faced. Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to several churches, and that the copy directed to the ephesians happened to be taken into the canon, and so it came to bear that particular inscription. This morning we come for our bible study to a book that is indeed a treasure of mine and of every believer, the book of ephesians. Introduction, translation, and commentary on chapters anchor bible, vol. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. His introduction to the tenth book of the new testament covers its content and form, its relationship to colossians, the time. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment.

First, all they which dwelt in asia heard the word of the lord jesus, both jews and greeks gentiles acts 19. 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. Acts 19, but may have been intended as a circular letter to be read by neighboring churches. Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. Ephesians introduction scofield reference bible commentary. Read ephesians introduction commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The tyndale new testament commentaries have long been a trusted resource for bible study.

Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. Does include some short authors translation portions, but the text is not part of the book. Paul had spent nearly three years in ephesus acts 19. Introduction to ephesians bible commentary theology of work. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Francis foulkes the letter vividly depicts how gods will revealed in christ reorients believers lives toward unity, mutual respect, submission and love in short, new life in christ. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. Based on an in depth study of the greek texts, he starts with an introduction that covers the beginnings of the three books and gives particular emphasis to the geography of asia minor. Ephesians introduction new testament matthew henry. An introduction and commentary 9780830842988 by darrell l. Ephesians introduction commentary bible study tools.

A verse by verse examination of gods eternal purpose in and through jesus christ. Ephesians tyndale commentaries westminster bookstore. I would have loved to have the entire ephesians text as translated by the author as part of the text. Basil, in the fourth century, speaks of the absence of the words at ephesus in the manuscript. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. Colossians, ephesians and philemon, paul bound, the. 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 overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. A critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians. Second principle the second principle is to identify the literary units. An introduction and commentary tyndale new testament. John calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible.

Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter bible. An introduction to a verse by verse commentary on the book of ephesians by allan turner a study of the book of ephesians. Hibbs pauls prayer of praise ephesians chapter 1 verses 3 to 9. Introduction to ephesians by matthew henry blue letter bible. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The tyndale commentaries are designed to help the reader of the bible understand. Christ should stand up in full functioning form in his body the church just as he did in his human body in his incarnation. In the fourth book of his stromata, quoting ephesians 5. One family in christ ephesians pauls letter to the ephesians easyenglish bible christian belief and behaviour ephesians a commentary by les painter and cynthia green what should christians believe and do. For a brief time at the end of his second missionary journey, and then for more than two years on his third missionary journey, paul ministered to the church at ephesus acts 18. Paul, an apostle by the will of god not by any merit of my own. 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.