Commentary on the book of ephesians chapter 22

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. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Ephesians 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ephesians and colossians were probably composed at the same time in rome. Ephesians 2 new international version niv made alive in christ.

Paul once again highlights the reality of christian unity. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. Ephesians 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This segment, which began in verse 11, is summarized here in verse 22. This verse seems primarily intended simply to emphasise the truth already enunciated in ephesians 2. The first christians were jews, and the church required male gentile converts to submit to circumcision. The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a. Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which god. By what virtue they were changed, and for what purpose, 47. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey.

Ephesians and colossians have a number of parallels. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. This includes the church, the bride of christ, a theme paul will develop in detail in chapter 5. The apostle enters into the particulars of their former miserable state, 11,12. 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. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.

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. Paul ended the last chapter by considering that the ultimate example of gods. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. 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. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. 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. The character of the ephesians previously to their conversion to christianity.

Christians should imitate their heavenly father, and walk in love, after the example of christ, 1,2. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Verse by verse teaching through the book of ephesians. The psalm is a prophecy, not only of christs exaltation to universal dominion in the human nature, 1 corinthians 15. Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ephesians chapter 2. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. Of the miserable condition of these ephesians by nature v. Of the glorious change that was wrought in them by converting grace v. 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. Verses 14 22 we have now come to the last part of the chapter, which contains an.

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. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. 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. To the saints who live in ephesus, the faithful in christ. Commentary on galatians and ephesians by john calvin. David guzik commentary on ephesians 2, where paul explains the need for. They should avoid all uncleanness, impurity, covetousness, and foolish jesting, and idolatry, because these things exclude from the kingdom of god, 37. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Rhetorically, ephesians 2 lays very important groundwork for the rest of the letter. The first division focuses on what we were in the past. A study guide for the book of ephesians answers chapter one. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at.

Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Ephesians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the pauls epistle to the ephesians by galyn wiemers of generation word. The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. To the saints in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. Two significant prayers of paul are found in this book eph 1. Find biblical, helpful christian resources relating to marriage at. Ephesians verse by verse teaching in the book of ephesians. Its helpful to see the argument in terms of concentric circles.

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. 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. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. In this lab, pastor john unveils the mystery of marriage, reminding us that it whispers of christs unrelenting love for his bride. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. Most of us realize that the unity of the church of god courses through the book of ephesians as a general theme. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 2 and more. Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace makes in them. Of the great and mighty privileges that both converted jews and gentiles receive from christ v.