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. Some say that ephesians reads like a commentary on the pauline letters and probably it has been best termed the crown of paulinism. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Ephesians chapter 1 discover the 66 books of the bible. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. A close look at ephesians for youth versebyverse inductive bible study. Study ephesians 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ephesians 1 commentary, 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. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching offers a full interpretation of the biblical text, combining historical scholarship and theological purpose.
Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Although in many lessons the writer or teacher decides on a lesson aim the main teaching he wants the students to get and application how he wants the students to apply the scripture to life, in inductive bible study we study. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching paperback 9780664238612 by ralph p. When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body. 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. Text, mp3 and video lessons and sermons in 50 languages.
Best ephesians commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Read ephesians 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. An introduction to a verse by verse commentary on the book of ephesians by allan turner a study of the book of ephesians. During this same period, paul also wrote colossians, philemon, and philippians. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. The book of ephesians gives practical, encouraging advice on living a life that honors god, which is why its still relevant in a conflictridden world.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Verse by verse teaching through the book of ephesians. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. Verse by verse bible study on through the book of ephesians, covering chapter 1 and verses one to thirteen by robert breaker. It brings an understanding of what the text says into dialogue with the critical questions and problems of contemporary life and faith. Ephesians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Synthetic bible study on ephesians james m gray 1906. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the. James rosscup writes that alfords series on the new testament contains much. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians.
Pastors and teachers or teaching pastors feed the word of god to the church john. Ephesians 4 commentary, 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. Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. The book of ephesians is almost certainly one of four epistles that. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant application for your spiritual growth. 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. It is to feed the members of the church with the food of gods spirit. In ancient greek the language paul originally wrote in, ephesians 1. He has taught that they too are gods chosen people chapter 2. Pauls epistle to the ephesians was likely written during the time of his two year house arrest in rome a.
Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. This is the thing that we are going to see in this epistle to the ephesians. Pauls most eloquent teaching on gods plan of salvation and life in the body of christ. The letter to the ephesians pillar new testament commentary by peter t. As an opera has an overture, setting the tone for all the melodies that will follow, so ephesians 1. Epistle to the ephesians read the bible online bible study tools. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Ephesians has been called the queen of the epistles, the quintessence of paulinism, the divinest composition of man and even the waterloo of commentators. An introduction to a verse by verse commentary on the book of ephesians by allan turner. They are together responsible to look after the church.
If this is so, then the book was written to the churches in that reason. In any case, we can be sure that paul was clarifying the teaching of christ, the church, salvation and sanctification for these saints. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. Ephesians bible study courses the book of ephesians 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. In this first study, we do a big picture overview of the book of ephesians and. This verse could be rendered, he lavished upon us this grace which consists in all sorts of wisdom and prudence or, insight.
A bible commentary for teaching and preaching martin, ralph p. Ashley terradez has a passion for teaching people the invaluable skill of making money. In this examination, the author allows pauls voice to be heard again on these important themes. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and more. Ephesians lessons for youth every child ministries. There is a peculiar and sustained loftiness in its teaching which has deeply. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching kindle edition by martin, ralph p download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The gospel walked in shoe leather in the first century, and it worked. David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune god, the.
Live bible study with andrew wommack ephesians chapter 1 8. Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study the first part of pauls letters and often treat the latter part as secondary or of less value see the right diagram where a wall separates the two sections. Mar 30, 2016 verse by verse bible study on through the book of ephesians, covering chapter 1 and verses one to thirteen by robert breaker. Teaching home bible books ephesians teaching series from ephesians. A verse by verse examination of gods eternal purpose in and through jesus christ. The reason is that the revelation of john the last book in the bible begins with letters to the seven churches of asia, the first being to ephesus and the last to laodicea. 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. Teaching series from ephesians xenos christian fellowship. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 1 and more. A great textual study for those who want to go deep into gods word. These four epistles are now commonly referred to as the prison epistles. Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study the first part of pauls letters and often treat the latter part as secondary or of less value see the right diagram where a wall separates.
Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The days, says paul, are evil, and are in the power of wicked men, not in your own power. The deeper christian bible study series on ephesians is an. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. Aug 03, 2017 live bible study with andrew wommack ephesians chapter 1 8117. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Ephesians commentary purpose and themes 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. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Our bible does not include an epistle called a letter to the laodiceans, but many have felt that it is the same one we call the letter to the ephesians. 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. Evangelists are especially gifted in sharing the gospel with unbelievers.
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