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. 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. Meyer in a degree to which it would be difficult to find a parallel. Noted new testament scholar frank thielman offers a substantive technical commentary entitled ephesians in the latest addition to the awardwinning becnt series. Our blessing god is the paying him our solemn and grateful acknowledgments, both on account of his own essential blessedness, and of the blessings which he bestows on us. As a pastor and preacher for 32 years, as a lover of books, and as a lover of people, i find arnolds ephesians simply the finest commentary on the book i have ever seen.
He interacts extensively with the latest scholarship and provides a fair and thorough discussion of every disputed point in the book. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible software. Hoehner begins with a helpful introduction to the letter of ephesians in. Harold hoehner has taught biblical exegesis to thousands of students over the years. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose. Commentary on ephesians 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Bible commentaries adam clarke commentary ephesians.
Paul began here in the manner of all writers of his time with a salutation ephesians 1. James rosscup writes that this was the great work in the life of the versatile dean of. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Get this book on amazon using its exact isbn interview. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the ephesians the niv application commentary book 10, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. 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. Ephesians 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Ephesians is an epistle from the apostle paul to the church of ephesus. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 download. Introduction, indicating the sender, the receiver of the letter, and a greeting, 2.
A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. 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. Ephesians an exegetical commentary dts book center. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He now brings that experience to bear on this important work. Pauls letter to the ephesians is different compared to many of the other new testament letters he wrote. It is a mine of information and a theological feast all at once. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
And take the helmet of salvation that is, the hope of salvation, as it is expressed in the parallel passage, 1 thessalonians 5. An exegetical commentary 9780801026140 by harold w. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. For the past 30 years, harold hoehner has trained thousands of seminarians in the art of new testament exegesis. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. Im hungry for more id love to read him on any other nt book as well. Careful transliteration and translations of the greek, solid versebyverse exegesis, and interaction with contemporary scholarship offer unparalleled insight into the text.
It first presents both the historical and literary contexts followed by an overview of the passage in the context of the letter as a whole. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. The contents are much akin to those of colossians, but also differ greatly from them. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ephesians ligonier ministries. Theme the letter describes gods plan for mans salvation, with emphasis on the role of the church. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected. Commentaries for ephesians chapter 1 a salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Through the ages the word saints has acquired a meaning that is not biblical, and thus it can be confusing, especially to new christians.
This is a lengthy commentary on ephesians over 900 pages, but well worth the purchase. The baker exegetical commentary on the new testament becnt. The careful historical exegesis, judicious exegetical decisions, and consistent concern to highlight the theology of the. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit. For this epistle is not directed to the ephesians only, but likewise to all the other churches. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Hoehner also probably gives the most robust defense of pauline authorship of ephesians of any commentary over 100 pages. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new. Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once the metropolis of that part of the world. Ephesians deals with matters of perspective that are important to all churches of all periods of church history. Ephesians 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of ephesians. Best ephesians commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. 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. Blessed be god, who hath blessed us gods blessing us is his bestowing spiritual and heavenly blessings upon us. The body of the commentary is based on the english text with greek commentary relegated to the footnotes, as is the style of the pillar series. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Consummate scholarship and something like exegetical genius unite in dr. For the past thirty years, harold hoehner has trained thousands of seminarians in the art of new testament exegesis. Ephesians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. He begins with a helpful introduction to the letter of ephesians in which he addresses issues of authorship, structure and genre, historical setting, purpose, and theology. Hoehner then delves into the text of ephesians verse by verse, offering the greek text, english translation, and detailed commentary. Therefore put on the full armor of god, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Buy ephesians baker exegetical commentary on the new testament by thielman, frank s. As ive preached through ephesians over the past two years, ive benefited from hoehner in many ways, and have read almost all of the.
Baughs comments are invariably measured, judicious, the product of informed and careful scholarship, lightly worn. The helmet was for the defence of the head, a part which it concerned them most carefully to defend, because one stroke there might easily have proved fatal. Some say that ephesians reads like a commentary on the pauline letters and probably it has been best termed the crown of paulinism. Praised for its thoughtful scholarship for studying pastors and its readability for inquiring lay people, the becnt is a standard exegetical commentary for any biblestudy library.
Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. Ephesians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ephesians is an epistle which means it has a three part structure. Ephesians 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Ephesians baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. 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. Frank thielmans commentary on pauls letter to the ephesians is exemplary for all who seek a deeper understanding of the gospel of jesus christ.
The letter to the ephesians pillar new testament commentary by peter t. The careful historical exegesis, judicious exegetical decisions, and consistent concern to highlight the theology of the text make this an indispensable commentary. To the saints who are at ephesus and in all the adjacent places. He now brings his skill and experience to this commentary on ephesiansa commentary that no serious student can afford to ignore. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series book 10 by zondervan, and clinton e. Verse 9 this verse is about the fruit of the spirit galatians 5.
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