A great textual study for those who want to go deep into gods word. Get this book on amazon using its exact isbn interview. Baughs comments are invariably measured, judicious, the product of informed and careful scholarship, lightly worn. Used in this manner, this book will greatly assist the reader is understanding the great and blessed truths hidden in the book of ephesians, truths concerning the intimate relationship between. It can be used offensively when needed and is a good reason for believers to hide gods word scripture in their heart or memorize it. These studies will guide you through this lifechanging book of the bible and give you practical application to help you grow in your faith, gain greater intimacy with jesus, experience the victorious christian life, and. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ephesians, colossians, and philemon. The theology of work bible commentary explores what the bible says about faith and work, book by book through the bible. David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune god, the. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. The word of god, the bible, is the only offensive weapon the believer has. The most useful method would be to go to the section of scripture that you are interested in, and selecting the button for a complete list of all commentaries and resources related to that scripture. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article.
Ephesians is a book of the bible that teaches some important lessons of our faith. Along the way i wrote the study notes on ephesians for the lutheran study bible 2009. It will help you in planning and executing a lesson advising on background, structure, key points and application. Now, lets move onto ephesians a biblical commentary by joyce meyer. Bible gateway is proud to bring you this free collection of biblical commentaries, written by some of the brightest theologians in the church. 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. Mar 05, 2019 meyers teaching is deeply rooted in the word and it is no surprise that she would write bible commentaries. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others v. Christian belief and behaviour ephesians a commentary by les painter and cynthia green what should christians believe and do. According to the course of this world the word translated course properly means a long series of times, wherein one corrupt age follows another according to the prince of the power of the air the effect of which power all may perceive, though all do not understand the cause of it.
Synthetic bible study on ephesians james m gray 1906. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. This book is a good general devotional commentary on ephesians. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth i samuel ii samuel i kings ii kings i chronicles ii chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solomon isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk zephaniah haggai zechariah malachi. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace makes in them. Ephesians is notable for its liturgical style, which peaked my interest. There is a peculiar and sustained loftiness in its teaching which has deeply. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This series is designed to help the pastorpreacher, a small group leader or a youth worker teach their way through a biblical book. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. It is good for general audiences as it does not go into greek although there is background material included. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the.
Commentaries on bible books genesis joshua and ruth judges 1 samuel ezra, nehemiah, and esther job. Lincoln is a world renowned exegete, and his commentary on ephesians is an example. There is plenty of ample space to write out your thoughts right inside the book. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Ephesians the anchor yale bible commentaries by markus barth. Constantine campbell teaches how to interpret and preach the concepts communicated by paul to the church in ephesus. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible software. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ephesians ligonier ministries. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible. 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. Originally written in 1706, matthew henrys six volume complete commentary provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise the codensed onevolume classic commentary. Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ephesians 2 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Pauls letter to the ephesians is a wellloved book of the bible that teaches some of the most important lessons of faith. Pauls most eloquent teaching on gods plan of salvation and life in the body of christ. Acts 19, but may have been intended as a circular letter to be read by neighboring churches. Whether you are just beginning to read scripture or have been studying the bible daily, commentaries offer greater understanding with background information on authorship, history, setting, and theme of the gospel. The book of ephesians is almost certainly one of four epistles that. Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant. When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body.
Ephesians our blessings in christ importance this epistle was evidently addressed to the church in ephesus cf. The deeper christian bible study series in ephesians is an indepth versebyverse study of pauls letter to the ephesians. Best ephesians commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. 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. His big idea for the book in view of the spiritual blessings with which god has enriched believers, and the deliverance which he has provided for individuals and the gentiles from their godless position to one of unity with him and one another, paul exhorts the ephesians to maintain their unified position by loving one another. Paul had spent nearly three years in ephesus acts 19. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Ephesians 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. Written by wellknown and popular theologians, bible commentaries aid in the study of scripture by providing explanation and interpretation of biblical text.
He was a lutheran pastor and taught at the university of basel. The biblical roots of the ministry has long been a research interest. 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. Written in 1891 for the novice student of the bible, this. When it comes to the socalled prison epistles of paul, the commentaries of peter obrien are the place to begin. Each new testament book is divided into units of thought, revealing a big greek idea the authors main idea in the passage, and individual clauses are displayed visually to illustrate their relationships, portraying the biblical authors logical flow. Ephesians, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a.
For we are his workmanship as if he had said, and it appears that it is not by any works or ability of our own that we are saved, or possess the faith whereby salvation is received, because all the ability we have in spiritual things is from god, and is the consequence of his creating us anew. Verse by verse teaching through the book of ephesians. 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. 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 simply another form of teaching, like public preaching, bible class teaching, etc. In the book of ephesians, we learn how the gospel creates a new multiethnic, covenant family of god, and affects our story and how we live every day as a body of new humanity unified in love. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians v. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Commentary on ephesians 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. It is not a book to be read hurriedly but a book to be studied carefully, bible in hand. This robust commentary has been vetted by a team of scholars and practitioners committed to a creating a comprehensive, biblically accurate theology of work.
Big greek idea provides all the relevant information from the greek text for preaching and teaching the new testament. Ephesians plagiarism acknowledged best commentaries. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Ephesians questions on pauls letter to the ephesians by g. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. He has taught that they too are gods chosen people chapter 2.
Hibbs pauls prayer of praise ephesians chapter 1 verses 3 to 9 a prayer from the bible for people with learning difficulties short outline of ephesians. Lincoln, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1990. Paul began here in the manner of all writers of his time with a salutation ephesians 1. 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 overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. I also have been involved in a number of liturgical projects, including the hymnal lutheran service book 2006. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry.
James rosscup writes that alfords series on the new testament contains much. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and. Campbell divides the book into logical sections and highlights the key themes and focal points of each passage, concluding each section with practical suggestions on how to preach the text. It is the most detailed english commentary on the greek text of ephesians. Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter bible. This commentary, in outline form, is an excellent study guide. Each chapter is met with words written by joyce meyer and also bible verses quoted.
We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Ephesians, james, biblical commentaries by joyce meyer. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. This commentary in the pillar series in the most accessible of the three works.
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