Commentary on the book of ephesians chapter 22

Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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. 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. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ.

Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. 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. In this lab, pastor john unveils the mystery of marriage, reminding us that it whispers of christs unrelenting love for his bride. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which god. 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. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. 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. This segment, which began in verse 11, is summarized here in verse 22. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Verse by verse teaching through the book of ephesians.

Of the miserable condition of these ephesians by nature v. Ephesians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace makes in them. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission.

The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. 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. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Ephesians 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 2 and more. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Most of us realize that the unity of the church of god courses through the book of ephesians as a general theme. Ephesians 2 new international version niv made alive in christ. Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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.

Rhetorically, ephesians 2 lays very important groundwork for the rest of the letter. 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. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Paul once again highlights the reality of christian unity. David guzik commentary on ephesians 2, where paul explains the need for. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. The first christians were jews, and the church required male gentile converts to submit to circumcision. 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. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Ephesians and colossians were probably composed at the same time in rome. The apostle enters into the particulars of their former miserable state, 11,12. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary 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 new testament. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at.

Verses 14 22 we have now come to the last part of the chapter, which contains an. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a. Ephesians 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Paul ended the last chapter by considering that the ultimate example of gods. 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. Of the great and mighty privileges that both converted jews and gentiles receive from christ v. Commentary on galatians and ephesians by john calvin.

By what virtue they were changed, and for what purpose, 47. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Find biblical, helpful christian resources relating to marriage at. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. There is not one exhortation in the first three chapters.

Of the glorious change that was wrought in them by converting grace v. 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. The character of the ephesians previously to their conversion to christianity. 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.

Two significant prayers of paul are found in this book eph 1. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. Ephesians and colossians have a number of parallels. The first division focuses on what we were in the past. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. The psalm is a prophecy, not only of christs exaltation to universal dominion in the human nature, 1 corinthians 15. 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. Paul didnt want these christians to worry which is why he wanted them to know how he was doing. Christians should imitate their heavenly father, and walk in love, after the example of christ, 1,2.