Exegesis on the book of ephesians explained

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. This is a lengthy commentary on ephesians over 900 pages, but well worth the purchase. One of these great topics is the mystery revealed to paul that the gentiles should be fellowheirs and of the same body and partakers of his promise in christ by the. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same. Obrien the letter to the ephesians pillar new testament commentary, 1999. 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. Translate, according to the greek order, i beseech you, therefore seeing that such is your calling of grace, the first. People quote it, because it addresses reallife issues. Ephesians 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Commentary on ephesians 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible.

A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. Introduction, indicating the sender, the receiver of the letter, and a greeting, 2. This text offers abundant opportunities for preaching. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of his calling, what are the riches of. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians.

Verse 1 christ has chosen us to sit with him in the heavenly places 2. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at. They must be like his feet to take his gospel to all the people in the world. 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 book provides historical depth wherever it is needed to illuminate the text of ephesians.

Dec 01, 2002 hoehner also probably gives the most robust defense of pauline authorship of ephesians of any commentary over 100 pages. The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. Paul the author of this letter, realizing that the ephesians were starting to forsake their first love, wrote this epistle to encourage them to love both god and their fellow saints. Frank thielmans commentary on pauls letter to the ephesians is exemplary for all who seek a deeper understanding of the gospel of jesus christ. While this book begins, paul, an apostle of christ jesus through the will of god, to the saints who are at ephesus, and the faithful in christ jesus 1. 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.

We live in a world where the rulers of darkness and the spiritual forces of wickedness v. Ephesians is an epistle which means it has a three part structure. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. It was the power that god used to raise jesus from death. 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. 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. How a secret elite plans to bankrupt america and steal your freedom, 2011, waterbrook press. His introduction to the tenth book of the new testament covers its content and form, its relationship to colossians, the time and place of its writing, and its intended audience. The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a. Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once the metropolis of that part of the world. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey.

Apr 08, 2018 a chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of ephesians taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. A free bible version and commentary on the letter to the ephesians in. Sep 26, 2018 a chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of ephesians taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Theme the letter describes gods plan for mans salvation, with emphasis on the role of the church. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry. Compare this with christs warning to the church in ephesus, you have left your first love rev 2. Im hungry for more id love to read him on any other nt book as well. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and. As a pastor and preacher for 32 years, as a lover of books, and as a lover of people, i find arnolds ephesians simply the finest commentary on the book i have ever seen. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries.

Ephesians in the bible knowledge commentary, edited by john f. 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. Hoehner includes a useful although not exhaustive selection of patristic literature for example, the absence of marius victorinuss commentary on ephesians stands out. Ephesians is an epistle from the apostle paul to the church of ephesus. Ephesians chapter 4 barnes notes on the new testament on. Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to. Those are not saints, who are not faithful, believing in christ, and true to the profession they make of relation to their lord. 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. Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

The ephesians, however, had been taught a different thing, ephesians 4. Janke nebraska district pastors conference, trinity lutheran church winner, south dakota, april 20, 1993 1. Through the ages the word saints has acquired a meaning that is not biblical, and thus it can be confusing, especially to new christians. 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. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It provides the preacher with an occasion to speak of the church in reference to a good number of possible themes. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. As ive preached through ephesians over the past two years, ive benefited from hoehner in many ways, and have read almost all of the. This is the most oftquoted passage from the book of ephesians and one of the most quoted from the whole bibleso it deserves special attention. On the day of pentecost when the holy spirit was poured out on the church, when the people convicted by the word of the gospel of the resurrection of jesus christ from the. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. 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 mystery of the body of christ, 1990, crossway books. Murrays notes on the greek text are indispensible for reading ephesians in its original language. Hoehner, ephesians, an exegetical commentary, grand rapids, michigtan. Ephesians 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Paul founded a church, and which for a time flourished gloriously, was not the ancient ephesus. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. It is an adjective, but used as a noun and best translated holy ones.

James rosscup writes that barnes includes 16 volumes on the. Paul doesnt specify a specific heresy but does seem to want them to be identified with christ and one in a sense of purpose. The careful historical exegesis, judicious exegetical decisions, and consistent concern to highlight the theology of the text make this an indispensable commentary. The book is quite similar in many ways to colossians, but that book places more emphasis on the work of christ, where this book emphasizes more the involvement of the church. Paul uses the same words here power, strength and might.

Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of ephesians taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Blessed be god, who hath blessed us gods blessing us is his bestowing spiritual and heavenly blessings upon us. David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune god. The christian must tend to his weapons, as every soldier in warfare must, for not only is his life on the line but also the lives of his buddies, as he is their keeper too. Albert barnes commentary on ephesians notes on the new testament. The book of ephesians presents to us a glorious list of doctrines concerning gods salvation and its application to his people. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all. The book opens with an impressive bibliography devoted to commentaries on ephesians, both ancient and modern.