Study ephesians using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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. Ephesians has been called the queen of the epistles, the quintessence of paulinism, the divinest composition of man and even the waterloo of commentators. 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.
Journey through the book of ephesians as orator and author heather hair brings the bible to life in this 6day reading plan. Practical insights for everyday christian living provides a comprehensive biblical commentary from renowned bible teacher joyce meyer. Book of ephesians matthew henry bible commentary complete. Pauls letter to the ephesians is a wellloved book of the bible that teaches some of the most important lessons of faith. In this commentary, ralph martin equips readers with a more profound and insightful understanding of three bible books. The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a. 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. Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church. They must be like his feet to take his gospel to all the people in the world. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of ephesians on page 16371638 of the jeremiah study bible. Baughs comments are invariably measured, judicious, the product of informed and careful scholarship, lightly worn.
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. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors, designed to ensure. The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. In love 5 he predestined us to adoption as sons through jesus christ to himself, according to the kind intention of his. Some say that ephesians reads like a commentary on the pauline letters and probably it has been best termed the crown of paulinism. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. Jan 04, 2011 designed for the pastor and bible teacher, this series brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as.
Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. This epistle is a letter the apostle paul writes to a church in need of crucial instructions. David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune god. Demolish the habits of lazy spirituality to live in the vibrant reality of your identity in christ.
Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. This letter is one of pauls four imprisonment letters. The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus. Discover practical insights into the book of ephesians. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. In this chapter of our ephesians bible study we learn that christians are chosen by the father vs 36. In ephesians, he illuminates the cosmic, christological dimensions of the church and how this animates the christian life. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time he wrote colossians and. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected. 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. Best ephesians commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. A free bible version and commentary on the letter to the ephesians in.
If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater. 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. Each chapter includes the scripture reference being taught along with commentary emphasizing the. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. Swindolls living insights new testament commentary.
Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. Read the book of ephesians from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to.
Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter bible. 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. Ephesians audio bible with music and commentary devotional. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. 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.
Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible software. Lincoln is a world renowned exegete, and his commentary on ephesians is an example. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and. 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. John calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible. Commentary on galatians and ephesians bible study guide. 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. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
It was written around 60ad during pauls house arrest in rome. Individual study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth. 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. 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. 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. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. 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. 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. He gives a reminder of who and what they are meant to be.
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. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Commentary on galatians and ephesians by john calvin.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of ephesians ligonier ministries. 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. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Study ephesians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. The word of god, the bible, is the only offensive weapon the believer has. Paul spent more time there than any other city about three years. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. 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. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at 11 a. 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.
A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. 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. Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Lincoln, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1990. Loncoln offers an up to date bibliography on pages xxixxxxiv. Book of ephesians matthew henrys bible commentary concise.
Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and more. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. 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. Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This is a church like any that has existed and all that are here today. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of ephesians. Commentary on ephesians 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Designed for the pastor and bible teacher, this series brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net.
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