New testament commentary on ephesians philippians colossians new testament commentaries gospel advocate is approachable in our digital library an. Ephesians our blessings in christ importance this epistle was evidently addressed to the church in ephesus cf. From the epistle to this church, in the book of revelation, it appears that this prediction. Ephesians 1 nasb the blessings of redemption paul, an. Paul founded a church, and which for a time flourished gloriously, was not the ancient ephesus. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus.
Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible software. The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a. Matthew mark luke john acts romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians ephesians philippians colossians 1 thessalonians 2. Our blessing god is the paying him our solemn and grateful acknowledgments, both on account of his own essential blessedness, and of the blessings which he bestows on us. One in a series of twelve new testament versebyverse commentary books. Holman new testament commentary galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians.
Some believe that rather than writing to a specific church in. A handbook on the greek text an exegetical summary of ephesians, 2nd ed. The book of ephesians outline as shown below from the wycliffe bible commentary. Obrien the letter to the ephesians pillar new testament commentary, 1999. In terms of sheer size and scope 960 pages, harold. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. All early church tradition claims that the apostle john lived here for two decades, from about a. The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors. 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. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the lords holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledgethat you. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. Pauls house arrest in rome is chronicled in acts 28. Peter obriens commentary on pauls letter to the ephesians is the best commentary on the subject.
Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time. Tossed by waves kludonizomai from kludon wave, especially dashing or surging waves, lk 8. Practical insights for everyday christian living provides a comprehensive biblical commentary from renowned bible teacher joyce meyer. Paul wrote his prison epistles ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon from rome in approximately 6062 a. The ephesians called to reflect on their state of heathenism. If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry. A commentary on the epistle to the ephesians squarespace.
There is not one exhortation in the first three chapters. Used in this manner, this book will greatly assist the reader is understanding the great and blessed truths hidden in the book of ephesians, truths concerning the intimate relationship between. Ephesians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer. Please use the dropdown menus below to select the book, chapter, and verse you wish to study with andrews online bible commentary. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf.
While the book is indeed a commentary on ephesians, dr. In the first three chapters of ephesians, paul uses the terms in christ, in him, and in whom all referring to jesus 30 times. Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Paul had spent nearly three years in ephesus acts 19. Learn more about great on kindle, available in select categories. Ephesians 4, coffman commentaries on the bible, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.
This series affirms that the bible is a christcentered book, containing a. Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Commentary on the book of ephesians ephesians 1 1paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints who are at ephesus and who are faithful in christ jesus. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at 11 a. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. A letter to the church at ephesus is included in the book of revelation revelation 2. The ancient city was situated at the mouth of the river cayster, on the shore of the aegean sea, about 50 miles south of smyrna. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. An exposition on the book of ephesians ebook 9781973603078 by randy vance jr. Each chapter includes the scripture reference being taught along with commentary emphasizing the.
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. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Best books on ephesians lexham research commentary. Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete. 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. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Paul wrote the letter to encourage the personal faith of the christians. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace makes in them. The entire book is directed by paul the apostle toward the goal of helping disciples know the riches that are ours in salvation. Book of ephesians outline free online bible study lessons.
A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. Ephesians commentary john gills exposition of the bible. His interaction with the background materials and other commentaries on ephesians is comprehensive and evenhanded. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Ephesians and colossians were probably composed at the same time in rome.
Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and more. Best ephesians commentaries updated for 2021 best bible. It gives teaching, prayers and great praises to god. The blessings of redemption paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints who are at ephesus and are faithful in christ jesus. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. May each readers aim be to glorify god in jesus christ. Epistle to the ephesians read bible book, study verses.
Chapters available ephesians adam clarke commentary bible. Because the name ephesus is not mentioned in every early manuscript, some scholars believe the letter was an encyclical, intended to be circulated and read among all the churches in asia minor and was simply. 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. Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once. Ephesians overview and outline of ephesians author. It is the most detailed english commentary on the greek text of ephesians. Based on an indepth 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. A critical and exegetical commentary on the epistle to the ephesians and to the colossians.
Ephesians commentary book of ephesians commentary lifeway. We hope this page helps you find the best commentary on ephesians. Klyne snodgrass, niv application commentary nivac, zondervan, 1996, 384 pp. Biblical commentary deeper life book 1 kindle edition by meyer, joyce. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Commentaries for the book of ephesians the riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace. In the former part he represents the great privilege of the ephesians, who, having been in time past idolatrous heathens, were now converted to christianity and received into covenant with god, which he illustrates from a view of their deplorable state before their conversion, eph. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater.
The letter to the ephesians the pillar new testament. Paul writes to the church at ephesus where timothy was an elder. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. Commentary on ephesians 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Outline adapted from the bible exposition commentary, vol.
To the saints who are at ephesus, that is, to the christians. Bible commentaries adam clarke commentary ephesians. 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. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in christ, just as he chose us in him before the. Ephesians commentary the book of ephesians introduction 1. 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. While this is certainly a major theme in pauls book, it seems to ignore what i would argue is the major underlying purpose of ephesians which is our position in christ and the life that flows from it. Put on the full armor of god so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. Ephesians sets forth what no other book of the new testament describes so completely the nature of the body of christ, which is the true church. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord and in the power. The diffusion of the knowledge of the gospel throughout proconsular asia. Acts 19, but may have been intended as a circular letter to be read by neighboring churches. Bruce gives a sectionbysection commentary on colossians, philemon, and ephesians. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives.
Ephesians and colossians have a number of parallels. While in ephesus, timothy received the epistles known to us as first timothy and second timothy. Two significant prayers of paul are found in this book eph 1. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. Study ephesians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This commentary, in outline form, is an excellent study guide. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the kindle edition of this book. Chapters available ephesians adam clarke commentary. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ephesians ligonier ministries. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. Feb 24, 2021 ephesians 4 resources multiple sermons and commentaries.
Book of ephesians matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Ephesians 4 coffman commentaries on the bible bible. Macarthur has written for the goal of helping every believer know their status in the kingdom of god. He has read widely and thought carefully, so students of the new testament will find his scholarly contribution a useful addition to their libraries. Study ephesians 1 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Blessed be god, who hath blessed us gods blessing us is his bestowing spiritual and heavenly blessings upon us. His introduction to the tenth book of the new testament covers its. A commentary on the epistle to the ephesians by charles hodge. Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once the metropolis of that part of the world. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians.
Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The conversion of a great number of the jews and greeks. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who. Obrien is balanced and fair in his treatment of dissenting views concerning the provenance and situation of the letter. It is not a book to be read hurriedly but a book to be studied carefully, bible in hand. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Doctrine occupies the greatest portion of the book of ephesians. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf.
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