The next three chapters are about how we are to live. We spoke in our bible study that kneeling is not so much a physical kneeling but. Jolivet, ira, the ethical instructions in ephesians as the unwritten statutes and ordinances of gods. It was to the new christians of ephesus that paul is writing to in the book of ephesians. An analysis of the verb moods in these two halves of the epistle corresponds with this description. During this series, i am using my blog to post study prompts, devotionals, sermon audiovideo, and discussion questions to help facilitate personal or group study of this book. Some liberal critics have attempted to raise doubts, yet the authorship of the book is solidly established both by the clear statement in the book itself and by the records of the early uninspired christian writers. The world wide study bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons. To the saints who are in ephesus, and c are faithful 1 in christ jesus 2 d grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ spiritual blessings in christ. Pauls part in the mystery making all one in christ, 3. Contents outline of the book of ephesians 2 structural diagram of ephesians 2. Articles pauls epistle to the ephesians was likely written during the time of his two year house arrest in rome a. Integration paper brian wachter nz the book of ephesians, with its. Andrews university an exegetical analysis of gods i.
Paul reminds us of gods love and the exalted position we have in christ. The revelation of the mystery 1 pauls second prayer. In one sense, i am happy to simply reairm much that has already been said in the superb commentaries, monographs, and articles related to ephesians. The recipients of this letter were mostly gentile christians. Based upon foreknowledge of those souls who would respond to the gospel and persevere in. There is in the expression no reference to the thought, however true it is in itself, that the redeemed in heaven and the believers on earth make up but one family. The first three chapters are about who we are in christ. Student in biblical studies new testament southeastern baptist theological seminary wake forest, north carolina we introduction have to choose to live from the new heart, an or ol nature doent go down without a fight. In writing this letter, paul has already prayed for the ephesian believers, but now, having completed his argument proper, he returns again to prayer. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his spirit. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ephesians from keith mathison dec, 2008 category. Specifically, it had been revealed to him that gentiles, who receive the gospel in.
Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study the first part of pauls letters and often treat the latter part as secondary or of less value see the right diagram where a wall separates the two sections. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his spirit in your inner being, so that christ may dwell in. Experiencing gods love an exegetical paper on ephesians 3. Another writer called it a prayer for the impossible. We must know christ, the king of kings, who seeks us to be his love producers, his change agents, the presenters of the wonder of his message, his gospel all. John 1 commentary greek testament critical exegetical. Ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon are called the prison epistles because they were written by the paul while he was imprisoned in rome.
Ebsco atlaserials, religion collection ebsco atla religion database with atlaserials. The most likely understanding is that the author is talking about christs love mentioned explicitly in 19a. Open your bible, if you will, to ephesians chapter 3 because this morning were going to look at the second great prayer that i direct your attention to in this epistle. One expressed purpose of the book is that we might know what are the riches of the glory of. View notes exegetical paper from core 1123 at ouachita baptist university. No book exalts the person and work of jesus christ more. 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. It was a church facing serious doctrinal and practical problems. He then related how god called him to minister to gentiles 3. How the dishwasher taught me to pray sermon on ephesians 3. At the bottom of this post, i have a set of links to previous resources in this series.
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. This scripture was said to me several times as a child. What markus barth karls son is for more neoorthodox critical scholarship of ephesians, hoehner is for conservatives who actually believe the scriptures and take rigorous scholarship seriously. Also discover topics, titles, outlines, thesis statements, and conclusions for your exegesis essay. We summarise the remainder of ephesians chapter 3 in the following way. One writer called it the holy of holies in the christian life. However, permission is granted for others to use and distribute these materials for the edification of. Sandifer potomac presbytery, credentials committee 4 2162011 3 authors translation of ephesians 2. Honor thy father and mother which is the first commandment with a promise so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. There is almost no reference to the reconciliation of jews and gentiles that is found in ephesians, though one might compare 3. This divine love is not knowledge gained by private study, but love learned in the. In chapter 2 and the first half of chapter 3, paul talked about the great transformation that god has wrought in their lives, from death to life 2.
Outline the book, identifying major and minor divisions introduction, 1. This section is a transitional section of the book. The greek word that paul uses in ephesians is eulogetos, which is used primarily in the new testament to ascribe blessings to god luke 1. The content of the prayer being offered is conveyed in ephesians 3. So once a week, we would sit in our living room, eating on paper plates with plastic silverware, and. There are notes on individual verses below the outline and a set of questions for when the material is used in groups.
My method when dealing with biblical texts is always. I am especially grateful that paul wrote one of his prayers in ephesians 3. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with the power through his spirit in your inner being, so that christ may dwell in your heart through faith. Beyond question, this is one of the greatest prayers in the entire bible. With all the commentaries on this brief book, what more can be said to jus tify a new ofering.
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