Written by wellknown and popular theologians, bible commentaries aid in the study of scripture by providing explanation and interpretation of biblical text. Best commentaries old and new testament bible commentary. Study guide for ephesians by chuck smith blue letter bible. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Hibbs pauls prayer of praise ephesians chapter 1 verses 3 to 9 a prayer from the bible for people with learning difficulties short outline 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. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Written by some of the worlds most distinguished evangelical scholars, these twenty volumes offer clear, reliable, and relevant explanations of every book in the new testament. Ephesians, james, biblical commentaries by joyce meyer book. Whether you are just beginning to read scripture or have been studying the bible daily, commentaries offer greater understanding with background information on authorship, history, setting, and theme of the gospel. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and more. The others were philippians, colossians, and philemon.
Bible commentaries coffmans commentaries on the bible current book. 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. Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Ephesians 5, the books of the bible nt books the bible app. Baugh graciously answered my questions about his ephesians commentary. David guzik commentary on ephesians 1 talks about the work of the triune god. Best ephesians commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne.
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. Instead, be filled with the spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the spirit. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible software. As we continue in our faith from day to day, month to month, and year to year, the temptation to get comfortable will always exist. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Synthetic bible studies of the books of the old testament 1906.
Lincoln is a world renowned exegete, and his commentary on ephesians is an example. When i add a book i almost always remove a book, a practice that allows me to focus on quality over quantity. Some are classic ephesians commentaries and others are new releases. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace makes in them. Ephesians, james, biblical commentaries by joyce meyer.
A free bible version and commentary on the letter to the ephesians in. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Read ephesians commentary using geneva study bible. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Ephesians 1 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. Brief notes on ephesians and the church at thessalonica. His insights are livedthrough, profound and rich of application. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the. Bible study articles that explain clearly each verse in the book of ephesians insight, commentary and analysis. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers. Instead of studying beforehand, participants attend the group, learn from the material and discussion, and then build on that using five daily directed bible. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net.
Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors, designed to ensure believers are living up to our heavenly calling. Daily discipleship guide csb is designed to cultivate a deeper understanding of scripture through daily bible reading. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. The tyndale new testament commentaries have long been a trusted resource for bible study. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Commentaries for the book of ephesians a salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election. Building a commentary library new testament invitation to biblical interpretation. When it comes to the socalled prison epistles of paul, the commentaries of peter obrien are the place to begin. The book of ephesians is almost certainly one of four epistles that paul wrote during his first imprisonment. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. For students, pastors, and teachers, check out the list of s top 50 bestselling commentaries.
It can be used offensively when needed and is a good reason for believers to hide gods word scripture in their heart or memorize it. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Readers will learn how this commentary came to be, what is unique about it among ephesians commentaries, and how the project edified him personally. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. One family in christ ephesians pauls letter to the ephesians easyenglish bible christian belief and behaviour ephesians a commentary by les painter and cynthia green what should christians believe and do. Study to show thyself approved unto god, rightly dividing the word of truth 2 timothy 2. Hibbs pauls prayer of praise ephesians chapter 1 verses 3 to 9. Obrien the letter to the ephesians pillar new testament commentary, 1999. Ephesians overview, 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. 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. You will find commentaries for pastors, teachers, professors, and laypeople. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians.
A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. The most useful method would be to go to the section of scripture that you are interested in, and selecting the button for a complete list of all commentaries and resources related to that scripture. An accomplishment of a life time, matched by only a. Used in this manner, this book will greatly assist the reader is understanding the great and blessed truths hidden in the book of ephesians, truths concerning the intimate relationship between. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. This commentary, in outline form, is an excellent study guide. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. Christian belief and behaviour ephesians a commentary by les painter and cynthia green what should christians believe and do. Campbell divides the book into logical sections and highlights the key themes and focal points of each passage, concluding each section with practical suggestions on how to preach the text. It is not a book to be read hurriedly but a book to be studied carefully, bible in hand. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible. Free online bible commentaries on all books of the bible. Baughs comments are invariably measured, judicious, the product of informed and careful scholarship, lightly worn. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Gnanakan, ken, the book of ephesians abc, 2008, special study. Dec 18, 2008 the tyndale new testament commentaries have long been a trusted resource for bible study. In the book of ephesians, we learn how the gospel creates a new multiethnic, covenant family of god, and affects our story and how we live every day as a body of new humanity unified in love. An introduction and commentary tyndale new testament commentaries by darrell l. Read the book of ephesians from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture.
Mar 04, 2019 shes starting a new series of biblical commentaries, and her take on pauls letter to the ephesians is one of the books, with the book of james, written by jesus brother or halfbrother. Book of ephesians matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. Ephesians overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Ephesians commentary book of ephesians commentary lifeway. Ephesians questions on pauls letter to the ephesians by g. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry. Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to. 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.
To report a broken link or for other assistance please email us at. Shes starting a new series of biblical commentaries, and her take on pauls letter to the ephesians is one of the books, with the book of james, written by jesus brother or halfbrother. To the saints in ephesus, a the faithful in christ jesus. Some emphasize history and theology, other emphasize application. The word of god, the bible, is the only offensive weapon the believer has. Ephesians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected. Commentaries on bible books genesis joshua and ruth judges 1 samuel ezra, nehemiah, and esther job proverbs gospel of mark gospel of john acts romans. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Ephesians overview james burton coffman commentaries on.
All 66 books of the bible have been covered by john schultz. In the first chapter you have the doctrines of the gospel. Book introduction the apostle paul, having reminded his readers of the glory and promise of god, our need for his grace and provision, our new standing before god, as both individuals and as a family of believers, the magnificence of god, a healthy perspective of suffering in the life of a believer, the love, power and provision of god, and his calling to a life of holiness, now described with. Over the past couple of years i have focused on building a collection of commentaries that will include only the best volumes on each book of the bible. Best commentaries on each book of the bible tim challies. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. 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.
Study ephesians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Constantine campbell teaches how to interpret and preach the concepts communicated by paul to the church in ephesus. It was the capital of proconsular asia, being about a mile from the sea coast, and was the great religious, commercial and political center of. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Some approach the text versebyverse, others passagebypassage. Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ephesians ligonier ministries. They must be like his feet to take his gospel to all the people in the world. Building a commentary library old testament invitation to biblical interpretation. Lincoln, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1990.
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