Exegesis on the book of ephesians chapter 2

Ephesians 2, new living translation nlt the bible app. Ephesians chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new. While this book begins, paul, an apostle of christ jesus through the will of. It is the prechristian sphere of life, and then follows. Ephesians 2 nkjv by grace through faith and you he. Introduction to chapter 1 of one commentary on ephesians. Paul spent a great amount of time there and this letter served as short overview of the. And he hath quickened you in the nineteenth and twentieth verses of the preceding chapter, st. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey god.

I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Today we are pleased to announce our newest faculty publication, an exegetical guide to the greek text of ephesians by dr. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, thielman leads readers through all aspects of the book of ephesians sociological, historical, and theologicalto help them better understand its meaning and relevance. Henceforth equalizing all created men by revealing both the depraved state in which they dwell and the mercy of god that saves the sinner. All of this reading should enable you to write a 12 page section on the historical, cultural, and literary background of your passage. In the second chapter of ephesians, paul will summarize the condition of mankind, the kindness of god, and the nature of the salvation which he has provided for lost men in christ. And you hath he quickened, who were 1 dead in trespasses and sins. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 2 and more. Mar 22, 2009 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. As i began to delve into the book of ephesians, i quickly realized that this letter that paul wrote to the church in ephesus would be a much larger study than i had originally thought. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace. He has imputed his righteousness to his body, for now we have been bought with a price and therefore no longer our own but all things are god.

Of the miserable condition of these ephesians by nature v. Compare this with christ s warning to the church in ephesus, you have left your first love rev 2. And you he made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, a. Lloydjoness much loved series on ephesians is one of the most complete commentaries on that book.

This text offers abundant opportunities for preaching. Bible commentaries adam clarke commentary ephesians. Of the miserable condition of these ephesians by nature and again v. Ephesians 2, new international version niv the bible app. This eightvolume set displays the respected authors elegant style and probing exegesis.

Whosoever would see christianity in one treatise, let him read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest the epistle to the ephesians. As christ fills the whole body of christian believers with his fullness, ephesians 1. Unleashing gods truth, one verse at a time since 1969. Christ is thus given priority and is the one who sets the standard for all who follow. Examine the historical, cultural, and literary background. Practically speaking, we lived our lives in the ways of the world, according to satan and an unholy spirit of disobedience. John calvin called it his favorite book of the bible. Verses 2, 3 wherein ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the powers of the air, of the spirit that now worketh in the sons of disobedience.

Within this paper, there will be an extensive exegetical look at the history of the passage. Early in the history of grace church, the history of john macarthur. Our works have not saved us, but they are part of the goal god had in mind in saving us. For we are his workmanship, created in christ jesus for good works, which god prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. An intermediate reader and exegetical guide for our students. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of.

Karen and i have been watching an interesting singing show on tv. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace makes in them. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. This text reveals the means by which god saves and the ultimate end of the rescued man. Ephesians 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. All of the great themes of paul are expressed in a wonderful summary fashion. If youve found that intercessory prayer isnt easy, that it is labor, struggle, then you share this experience with the. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians.

This exegesis will dig deep into many issues surrounding these scriptures and will explain these scriptures word for word so that the audience has a full understanding of ephesians 2. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. The book of ephesians god provides all that we need to live out strong godly lives on earth with the power of his holy spirit. English standard version 1 and you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath. Ephesians chapter 4 barnes notes on the new testament on. The hypothesis of the book of ephesians is found at chapter 1. The former regulates the latter, and in a manner gives it form. The book of ephesians was written by the apostle paul to the church in ephesus around 6064 a. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Of the great and mighty privileges that both converted jews and gentiles receive from christ. Could you explain the connection between our spiritual deadness and gods grace, as presented in ephesians 2. It is the most detailed english commentary on the greek text of ephesians. There is no reference to ephesus, or to any individuals, despite acts recording that. Ephesians according to tradition, ephesians was written by paul when he was a prisoner in rome, around ad 62.

Book summary ephesians reveals to us the great mystery of the church which is the body of christ. The christless life and the grace of god ephesians 2. The book of ephesians clearly leaves its mark among other bible books by displaying the powerful impact of the gospel of christ jesus in the individual and corporate life of believers. The words he made alive are in italics, which indicates that they are added to the text but implied from the context. The guilt of men and the grace of god part 1 ephesians.

This morning we come for our bible study to a book that is indeed a treasure of mine and of every believer, the book of ephesians. No mention is made of the holy spirit, because the holy spirit is not a person. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. There is no guarantee that a specific passage will have important elements in each of these categories, but there will definitely be at least general historical, cultural, or literary aspects to your passage. On the meaning of the word apostles, and on their appointment by the saviour, see barnes matthew 10. Paul wrote to believers who were made alive by gods work. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. From the root word aei meaning always, perpetually, and incessantly. The concept of power in ephesians in light of its historical setting by. Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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. John knox asked that calvins sermons on ephesians be read to him on his deathbed b. Paul uses the law of equivalences to establish the inseparable connection between gods grace and mans responsibility to keep his divine laws.

Ephesians 2 new king james version nkjv by grace through faith. Of the glorious change that was wrought in them by converting grace and again. David guzik commentary on ephesians 2, where paul explains the need for personal reconciliation to god, and the reconciliation of jews and gentiles. 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. Ephesians 2 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The great object is to illustrate the subject which was commenced in the previous chapter ephesians 2. Ephesians 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Each chapter and each verse is packed with so much truth that it was impossible to make this study short, and i could have still gone on to write more. The phoenix seminary faculty work to produce a range of helpful resources for students, pastors, and many others in ministry.

Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Section ii historical context the book of ephesians was written to the. The object here is to show that he has made ample provision for the extension and edification of his church. However, ephesians is generally believed not to be by paul it is a deuteropauline epistle. In christ, if there can be a dominant phrase and truth in ephesians, even beyond that of the ultimate integration of one, it is faith, salvation, and believe as a christian in christ.

Exegesis of ephesians 2 exegesis of ephesians 1 full. This chapter ephesians 2 is closely connected in sense with the preceding, and should not have been separated from it. Paul spoke of gods working in them by the same almighty. Each volume covers a portion of the book of ephesians, from an overview of gods ultimate purpose to an exploration of the christian soldier. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. 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.

This is the 8th sermon in the accounting series from the book of ephesians. Rather, it is the power of god emanating from both the father. The epistle to the ephesians chapter two objectives in studying the chapter 1 to consider the riches of gods grace toward sinners, how we are saved by grace through faith 2 to understand the gentiles condition outside of christ, the effect jesus death had on the law, and what gentiles can now become in christ summary having expressed his. The book of ephesians chapter 2 king james version. As with all becnt volumes, this commentary features the authors detailed interaction with the greek text. Since those two verses are so often quoted, many miss out on verse 10 when seeking to understand gods salvation by grace through faith. The book of ephesians is a summary or overview of the work of god, in this chapter paul is reminding them, the saints in ephesus, that they were once lost and now they are found. The first christians were jews, and the church required male gentile converts to submit to circumcision. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Jul 19, 2009 its function was to set the pattern for the building as a whole. Of the glorious change that was wrought in them by converting grace v.

The battle instruction concludes with constant prayer 6. The chapter closes beautifully with an emblem of the church as the one temple of which all believers are parts. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ephesians chapter 6. Ephesians 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. And you hath he quickened this chapter should not have been separated from the preceding, with which it is most intimately connected. 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. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all. These verses are a classic example of how the apostle paul wrote on the doctrine of salvation, and they establish a bedrock of truth upon which rests everything we can know about how we are saved and why we are saved. In verse 2 of ephesians chapter 1, paul shows that both god the father and the lord jesus christ bestow grace and peace on the saints. Christ brought believing gentiles into gods household by. For example, if you knew that magic was an important practice in the firstcentury graecoroman world, which was used to protect oneself from evil spirits, and you were writing an exegetical paper on ephesians, you would probably want to consult ephesians, power, and magic. Shadows before the light which arises in ephesians 2.

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 book has been called the crowning jewel, or capstone, of pauls theology. In the new testament, we find the idea of election john 15. 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. For we are gods handiwork, created in christ jesus to do good works, which god prepared in advance for us to do.