Commentary on the book of ephesians chapter 22

The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. In this lab, pastor john unveils the mystery of marriage, reminding us that it whispers of christs unrelenting love for his bride. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which god. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. Find biblical, helpful christian resources relating to marriage at. David guzik commentary on ephesians 2, where paul explains the need for. Ephesians and colossians were probably composed at the same time in rome. 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.

This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. This verse seems primarily intended simply to emphasise the truth already enunciated in ephesians 2. 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. 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. The first division focuses on what we were in the past. 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. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Rhetorically, ephesians 2 lays very important groundwork for the rest of the letter. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.

Ephesians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer. Ephesians 2 new international version niv made alive in christ. Paul once again highlights the reality of christian unity. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Of the great and mighty privileges that both converted jews and gentiles receive from christ v.

Ephesians is the goto book in the new testament for an understanding of gods sovereignty in salvation by grace, and therefore it shares much in common with pauls other masterwork. Commentary on galatians and ephesians by john calvin. The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. By what virtue they were changed, and for what purpose, 47. This includes the church, the bride of christ, a theme paul will develop in detail in chapter 5. Its helpful to see the argument in terms of concentric circles. The first christians were jews, and the church required male gentile converts to submit to circumcision. Two significant prayers of paul are found in this book eph 1. The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. 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. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ephesians 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.

To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. The apostle enters into the particulars of their former miserable state, 11,12. The ephesians were once in darkness, but being now light in the lord, they are exhorted to walk in that light, and bring forth the. Verse by verse teaching through the book of ephesians. Paul illustrates the church as a complete body of which jesus, though in heaven, is the head, and the elect here on earth comprise the rest of it. Most of us realize that the unity of the church of god courses through the book of ephesians as a general theme. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace makes in them. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Paul ended the last chapter by considering that the ultimate example of gods. Of the miserable condition of these ephesians by nature v. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary.

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. The psalm is a prophecy, not only of christs exaltation to universal dominion in the human nature, 1 corinthians 15. They should avoid all uncleanness, impurity, covetousness, and foolish jesting, and idolatry, because these things exclude from the kingdom of god, 37. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 2 and more. Ephesians and colossians have a number of parallels. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls 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.

A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. He was not well physically, plus he was under arrest, but he seems to be more concerned about the ephesians concern for him then he is concerned about his own trouble. Christians should imitate their heavenly father, and walk in love, after the example of christ, 1,2. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at. This segment, which began in verse 11, is summarized here in verse 22. The character of the ephesians previously to their conversion to christianity. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ephesians chapter 2. Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ephesians 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Paul didnt want these christians to worry which is why he wanted them to know how he was doing.