The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ver. Ephesians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. 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.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of ephesians ligonier ministries. Change will come by the good behaviour of gods people in the home and in the world. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. When this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the laodiceans. Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ephesians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of ephesians for bible study or sunday school lessons.
Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. At 930 pages, this is the one of the most detailed modern commentaries on ephesians available. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 1 and more. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ver. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. This commentary on ephesians forms part of the macarthur new testament commentary series and is basically explanatory, or expository. 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. Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking.
The pulpit commentarybook of ephesians kindle edition by h. Ephesians 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Understanding the book of ephesians and bible study guide. 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. Read ephesians 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
A verse by verse examination of gods eternal purpose in and through jesus christ. Ephesians has been called the queen of the epistles, the quintessence of paulinism, the divinest composition of man and even the waterloo of commentators. In these versebyverse commentaries taken from the commentary on the new testament, robert gundry offers a fresh, literal translation and a reliable exposition of every book of the new testament. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us gods blessing us is his bestowing all spiritual and heavenly blessings upon us. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning.
Ephesians baker exegetical commentary on the new testament thielman, frank, yarbrough, robert, stein, robert on. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Encounter ephesians, and get swept up into the story of jesus. This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures. Exell author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Though they function together in the salvation process, they are specifically not the same qualities. They must be like his feet to take his gospel to all the people in the world. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. The letter to the ephesians pillar new testament commentary.
Greear digs into the text of ephesians versebyverse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. 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 upon us. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Hohners commentary on ephesians is magisterial, demonstrating a mastery of the massive secondary literature on ephesians.
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. Devotional commentary of ephesians our baptist heritage. Jun 19, 2012 brevity is not necessarily a bad thing in a commentary. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. May 12, 2017 the epistle to the ephesians, additionally called the letter to the ephesians and frequently abbreviated to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. Obrien does an excellent job of drawing from other scholars who previously written or commented on the book especially lincoln, bruce, and clinton arnold. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ.
Some say that ephesians reads like a commentary on the pauline letters and probably it has been best termed the crown of paulinism. 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. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of ephesians. Christians are clearly identified as saints in scripture. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Buy the letter to the ephesians pillar new testament commentary by obrien, peter isbn. Study ephesians 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Baker books is offering a free commentary on ephesians by robert gundry.
I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at. If the people of your city, of your school, of your family are going to hear the gospel, its going to be from your mouth. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. That can be a formidable task when writing a commentary on ephesians, but carson selected one of the best in peter t. Its origin has customarily been credited to paul the apostle however, beginning in 1792, this has been tested as deuteropauline, that is, composed in pauls name by a later creator.
An introduction to a verse by verse commentary on the book of ephesians by allan turner a study of the book of ephesians. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible software. Study ephesians 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. John macarthur takes the reader through an expositional study of the book of ephesians as recorded by paul the apostle. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Meyer preface repeated perusal of the books of scripture, and especially of the epistles, will enable the devout student to detect certain words, which keep recurring, like a note. 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. Ephesians baker exegetical commentary on the new testament.
Ephesians overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The apostles design is to settle and establish the ephesians in the truth, and further to acquaint them with the mystery of the gospel, in order to it. A saint is a holy one, separated from the unconverted, who do not have gods spirit. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing.
Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A free bible version and commentary on the letter to the ephesians in. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The pulpit commentary book of ephesians kindle edition by h. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. 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 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. 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. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. 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 the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. 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.
Ephesians commentary free bible study notes, commentary, and. Some say that ephesians reads like a commentary on the pauline letters. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and more. 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. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of ephesians. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. A free bible version and commentary on the letter to the ephesians in easyenglish. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus.
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