Clinton arnold, who also happens to be the editor, contributes this volume on the wonderful book of ephesians in the zondervan exegetical commentary zecnt series. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. Unlike a traditional audiobook s direct narration of a book s text, ephesians. Colossians 1, king james version kjv the bible app. I admit, however, that the external evidence preponderates with a manifest excess on the side of the received reading. Aug 01, 2016 here you will find original exegesis at its finest. 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. In the survey, we will look at the overall message of the book of ephesians. 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.
A critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to. Originating in the circumstance of a multicultural church primarily jewish and hellenistic, ephesians addresses issues appropriate to the diverse religious and cultural backgrounds present in the community. Matthew mark luke john acts romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians ephesians philippians colossians 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians 1 timothy 2 timothy titus philemon hebrews james 1 peter 2 peter 1 john 2 john 3 john jude revelation. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Not just the way we live, but the very source and nature of our lives are different. Ill work through it in its entirety, though ill post other things as well. Ephesians chapter 2 king james version kjv alexander. All scripture is taken from the hcsb version of the bible, unless otherwise noted.
Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. The baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Theology of work bible commentary free online start. The nine lessons in this packet are designed to walk us through this challenging book of the bible. Ephesians 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article.
In addition to detailed exegesis, schnackenburg pays special attention to the history of interpretation of ephesians, taking account of comparative material in the history of religion and, at the end of each exegetical section, shows how findings are relevant for today. Ephesians chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary on. Book of ephesians kjv listen audio bible online bible study tools. Librivox recording of ephesians, king james version.
Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio. Pauls letter to the ephesians shines with the brilliant reality of what being a christian really means. Based on roberts ephesians commentary in the story of god bible commentary series, lessons tackle the historical distance between the new testament and contemporary culture. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ephesians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Arnold is a scholar highly qualified to comment on this book, one of the most important in the bible.
And walk in love, as christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a. Neither mark dever nor john piper has systematically taught through the entire book of ephesians. An exegetical commentary kindle edition by hoehner, harold w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ephesians by frank thielman meet your next favorite book. A critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians by abbott, thomas kingsmill, 182919. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new. It is the most detailed english commentary on the greek text of ephesians. Of the glorious change that was wrought in them by converting grace ephesians 2. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Audio lectures features author and professor mark roberts teaching through the book of ephesians in eighteen engaging and challenging lessons.
Ephesians 1 commentary meyers critical and exegetical. This is consistent with both the ultimate purpose of god 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. Theme the letter describes gods plan for mans salvation, with emphasis on the role of the church. Verse by verse audio library by chuck smith blue letter bible. A bridge between the world of the bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the bible. Again, by clearly stating that this is a unity of the faith, paul did not command a structural or organizational unity, but a spiritual unity around a common faith. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ephesians. Ephesians exegetical guide to the greek new testament. For a brief time at the end of his second missionary journey, and then for more than two years on his third missionary journey, paul ministered to the church at ephesus acts 18. Ephesians is an epistle which means it has a three part structure.
Listen to book of ephesians using kjv audio bible online. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Noted new testament scholar frank thielman offers pastors, students, and t. Welcome to the web site, containing biblical exegesis from the original languages of scripture, translation notes, and relevant theological commentary. Ephesians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Audio lectures includes high quality liverecordings of collegelevel lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources. Ephesians chapter 2 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible. Ephesians the message audio bible audio only please like my facebook page. The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a.
Doctrinal, chapters 1 3 the heavenly calling of the church vocalization. Janke nebraska district pastors conference, trinity lutheran church winner, south dakota, april 20, 1993 1. Designed for the pastor and bible teacher, this series brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Journey through the book of ephesians as orator and author heather hair brings the bible to life in this 6day reading plan. Commentary for ephesians 1 this epistle was written when st. He now brings his skill and experience to this commentary on ephesiansa commentary that no serious student can afford to ignore. Hoehner begins with a helpful introduction to the letter of ephesians in which he addresses issues of authorship, structure. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4.
Dever did preach an overview sermon on the book where he identified the message of ephesians to be grace. The world english bible is based on the american standard version asv of the bible, the biblia hebraica stutgartensa old testament, and the greek majority text. Compare this with christs warning to the church in ephesus, you have left your first love rev 2. The name, in ephesus, in the first verse, upon which word singly depends the proof that the epistle was written to the ephesians, is not read in all the manuscripts now extant. We have seen how a christian is supposed to live hisher life drastically different than the world. Buy ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament by arnold clinton e isbn. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. 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.
Written by notable evangelical scholars, each volume in the zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series treats the literary context and structure of the passage in the original greek. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. 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. Introduction, indicating the sender, the receiver of the letter, and a greeting, 2. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. 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.
In christ, we are new creations, righteous, fit for fellowship with god, and even now seated with him in the heavenly realms eph. Tonight we conclude our study of the book of ephesians. Audio lectures zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament. 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. Be ye therefore followers of god, as dear children. Ephesians is an epistle from the apostle paul to the church of ephesus. The baker exegetical commentary on the new testament becnt, one of todays most respected sources for new testament exegetical studies, equips you to know the gospel better. Hoehner begins with a helpful introduction to the letter of ephesians in which he addresses issues of authorship, structure and genre, historical. This whole chapter is a prayer, but between the first and second words of it, paul made a characteristic digression in which he gave further teaching on the mystery of redemption ephesians 3. The design appears to be to strengthen the ephesians in the faith of christ, and to give exalted views of the love of god, and of the dignity and excellence of christ, fortifying their minds against the scandal of the cross. 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.
A commentary on the epistle to the ephesians pdf e. Unlike a traditional audiobook s direct narration of a books text, 2 corinthians. Throughout this rich book, we will learn about the churchs inherited stewardship, multiethnic identity, distinct lifestyle, and spiritual opposition. Bests commentary on ephesians is an excellent replacement to the classic icc volume by t. He now brings his skill and experience to this commentary on ephesians a commentary that no serious student can afford to ignore. The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at.
Ephesians in the bible knowledge commentary, edited by john f. Murrays notes on the greek text are indispensible for reading ephesians in its original language. Proper, biblical christianity affects our personal lives, our marriages, our children, our jobs, and now finally even how we dress and how we fight. Audio lectures include high quality liverecordings of collegelevel lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources.
Of the miserable condition of these ephesians by nature ephesians 2. 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. For the past 30 years, harold hoehner has trained thousands of seminarians in the art of new testament exegesis. Its obvious that ephesians has been area of expertise for him. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. 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. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ephesians. The zondervan biblical and theological lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience.
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