Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church. In addition to the divine beauty and power we find in ephesians, this epistle also provides pauls most direct address about the life that emerges from a disciple of jesus. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Commentary on ephesians 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Pauls letter to the ephesians is a wellloved book of the bible that teaches some of the most important lessons of faith.
If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. Jan 04, 2011 designed for the pastor and bible teacher, this series brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. This letter is one of pauls four imprisonment letters. 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. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. 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. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. His farewell speech to the ephesian elders acts 20. Designed for the pastor and bible teacher, this series brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume.
The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors, designed to ensure. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. In ephesians, he illuminates the cosmic, christological dimensions of the church and how this animates the christian life. Study ephesians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This epistle is a letter the apostle paul writes to a church in need of crucial instructions. They must be like his feet to take his gospel to all the people in the world.
David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune god. It was the capital of proconsular asia, being about a mile from the sea coast, and was the great religious, commercial and political center of asia. Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter bible. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and more.
Swindolls living insights new testament commentary. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus. Baughs comments are invariably measured, judicious, the product of informed and careful scholarship, lightly worn. Written by notable evangelical scholars, each volume in the zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series treats the literary context and structure of the passage in the original greek. He gives a reminder of who and what they are meant to be. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of ephesians. 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. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. Best ephesians commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching.
In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. Ephesians expositors bible commentary revised by william klein. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time he wrote colossians and. In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 36.
Read the book of ephesians from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible software. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected. Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as. Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest in terms of word count only 6 chapters and 155 verses it is perhaps its most applicable to todays culture. Paul spent more than two years in the city, preaching the gospel to jew and gentile, ministering with power and building up the church there. Lincoln, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1990. Demolish the habits of lazy spirituality to live in the vibrant reality of your identity in christ.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of ephesians ligonier ministries. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ephesians audio bible with music and commentary devotional. 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. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at 11 a. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life. 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. If you dont wish to do your study online at simply choose a chapter from the links below to start your ephesians bible study book of ephesians chapter one chapter one of ephesians tells us that we are spiritually blessed. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Study ephesians using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In this commentary, ralph martin equips readers with a more profound and insightful understanding of three bible books. Paul spent more time there than any other city about three years. Loncoln offers an up to date bibliography on pages xxixxxxiv.
This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ephesians. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and. Ephesians has been called the queen of the epistles, the quintessence of paulinism, the divinest composition of man and even the waterloo of commentators. Internationally renowned bible teacher joyce meyer provides a close study and commentary on ephesians, emphasizing the importance of living in christ and putting your relationship with god first. A free bible version and commentary on the letter to the ephesians in. It was written around 60ad during pauls house arrest in rome. Some say that ephesians reads like a commentary on the pauline letters and probably it has been best termed the crown of paulinism. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the esv study bible, the interactive knowing the bible study series, the preaching the word commentary series, and more. The book of ephesians teaches you who you are in christ, how to live as his follower, and how to gain victory in the spiritual battles you face. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on. Book of ephesians matthew henry bible commentary complete. Book of ephesians matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries.
This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. John calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. 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. Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Sixweek bible study book with group and personal components. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Practical insights for everyday christian living provides a comprehensive biblical commentary from renowned bible teacher joyce meyer.
We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. Discover practical insights into the book of ephesians. The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a.
Journey through the book of ephesians as orator and author heather hair brings the bible to life in this 6day reading plan. The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors, designed to ensure believers are living up to our heavenly calling. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. 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. In love 5 he predestined us to adoption as sons through jesus christ to himself, according to the kind intention of his. Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to. Individual study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth. As we continue in our faith from day to day, month to month, and year to year, the temptation to get comfortable will always exist. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of ephesians on page 16371638 of the jeremiah study bible.
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