Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Some say that ephesians reads like a commentary on the pauline letters and probably it has been best termed the crown of paulinism. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter. 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. For the husband is the head of the wife as christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the savior.
God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry.
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. 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. Commentary on the book of ephesians matthew henrys bible commentary. Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter bible. 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.
Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. We strongly advise the purchase of this book, as it is multum in parvo, and will. Lincoln, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1990.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of ephesians ligonier ministries. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. Study ephesians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. This therefore comes in to the honour of christ, as mediator, that the church is his fulness.
However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible software. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. A verse by verse examination of gods eternal purpose in and through jesus christ. Commentary on ephesians 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. 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. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ver.
Lincoln is a world renowned exegete, and his commentary on ephesians is an example. The whole life of a christian is like something that we are offering to god. Practical insights for everyday christian living provides a prehensive biblical mentary from renowned bible teacher joyce meyer. The letter to the ephesians pillar new testament commentary by peter t. An introduction to a verse by verse commentary on the book of ephesians by allan turner a study of the book of ephesians. Pauls letter to the ephesians is a wellloved book of the bible that teaches some of the most important lessons of faith. Baughs comments are invariably measured, judicious, the product of informed and careful scholarship, lightly worn. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Just as grace was the key word in galatians, it is prominent in all of pauls letters. Read the book of ephesians from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture.
Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Challenge the status quo of our culture and even some churches by encouraging your group to live more purely the essential convictions of christianity. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Synthetic bible study on ephesians james m gray 1906. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new. 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. David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune god, the father, the son, and the holy spirit, on behalf of the believer.
It was written around 60ad during pauls house arrest in rome. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. True peace, just like true grace, comes from the father and the lord jesus christ. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. 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. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new.
We see something of the supremacy of christ in gods eternal plan. 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. He does want the blessings and favor of god to fall upon these people. It is good for general audiences as it does not go into greek although there is background material included. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the. 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.
Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and more. 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 sent first to believers in ephesus. In love 5 he predestined us to adoption as sons through jesus christ to himself, according to the kind intention of his will. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Meyers teaching is deeply rooted in the word and it is no surprise that she would write bible commentaries. 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. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same.
This letter is one of pauls four imprisonment letters. Book of ephesians matthew henry bible commentary complete. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. John calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible. If the words of demetrius are to be believed, she was worshipped by all asia and the world acts 19. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus.
Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series book 10 kindle edition by zondervan, clinton e. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the 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. A free bible version and commentary on the letter to the ephesians in easyenglish. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. Ephesians commentary free bible study notes, commentary, and. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of 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.
Commentary on galatians and ephesians bible study guide. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life. This book is a good general devotional commentary on ephesians. Study ephesians using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Book of ephesians matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Ephesians has been called the queen of the epistles, the quintessence of paulinism, the divinest composition of man and even the waterloo of commentators. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. The book of ephesians is almost certainly one of four epistles that. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives.
Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds. The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus. It is clear from the bible account that these mens lives were in danger. Ephesians audio bible with music and commentary devotional. Practical insights for everyday christian living provides a comprehensive biblical commentary from renowned bible teacher joyce meyer. Christianboth in faith and in practiceregardless of any particular problem in the. Paul spent more time there than any other city about three years. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english.
Ephesians emphasizes gods sovereign grace in the lives of believers. As a result, pauls travel companions, gaius and aristarchus of macedonia, were dragged into the theater. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible new testament. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. Commentary on galatians and ephesians by john calvin. Ephesians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Journey through the book of ephesians as orator and author heather hair brings the bible to life in this 6day reading plan. Best ephesians commentaries updated for 2020 best bible.
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