Commentary on the book of ephesians chapter 3

Ephesians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. For this cause, since you are no more strangers and foreigners as eph 2. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Ephesians chapter 3 reveals to us the mystery that was kept secret since the beginning of time.

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. Ephesians 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Of his devout and affectionate prayer to god for the ephesians, ephesians 3. Here he begins to describe in full detail the great mystery which he had devoted his life to propagating around the world. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. In chapter 2 we found the reasons for our salvation and in chapter 3. The second part of this chapter emphasizes pauls prayer for spiritual strength, and ends the first half of his letter ephesians 3. Ephesians 3 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Which doctrine he was made a minister, that he might declare the unsearchable riches of christ, and make known to principalities and powers this eternal purpose of god, 712. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. Ephesians chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. Ephesians 4, new international version niv the bible app. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god.

I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. The revelation of the mystery is discussed in verses, the explanation of it in verses 46, the proclamation of it in verses 79, and finally the intention of it in. For this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me for you. To understand the connection of thought in this passage it has to be noted that. Welcome to the third of six studies of the book of ephesians. Of the account which paul gives the ephesians concerning himself, as he was appointed by god to be the apostle. For this cause, i paul, the prisoner of christ jesus in behalf of. Ephesians 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Paul, a prisoner for the testimony of jesus, declares his knowledge of what had been a mystery from all ages, that the gentiles should be fellow heirs and of the same body with the jews, 16. I have said it before and i want to say it again, if you have never studied ephesians, you need to study this for yourself. Answers for ephesians chapter 3 free online bible study. Paul explains the mystery of the church and gives practical insight into living as believers. Ephesians chapter 3 free online bible study lessons.

Ephesians 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The unfathomable riches of christ for all peoples, above all powers, through the church. Of his devout and affectionate prayer to god for the ephesians, ver. 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. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all. The epistle to the ephesians chapter three objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the mystery so long hidden that is now revealed, and the role of the church 2 to examine pauls prayer for the ephesians enablement, what it means for us today summary in this chapter paul reminds his readers of gods grace that has been shown.

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. Ephesians 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Ephesians 3 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. Ephesians chapter 3 kjv king james version 1 for this cause i paul, the prisoner of jesus christ for you gentiles. Verse 3 in this chapter, paul uses the word secret 4 times verses 3, 5, 6 and 9.

The revelation of the mystery is discussed in verses 1 3, the explanation of it in verses 46, the proclamation of it in verses 79, and finally the intention of it. David guzik commentary on ephesians 3, where paul explains to the church the revealing of gods mystery and mans place in it. The revelation of the mystery is discussed in verses, the explanation of it in verses 46, the proclamation of it in verses 79, and finally the intention of it. In chapter 2, paul talked about the gentile christians in ephesus. Chapter 3 speaks about the mystery of christ revealed ephesians 3. Read all of ephesians 3 the whole of chapter 3 is a parenthesis unfolding the mystery. Such glorification is possible because the church is christs body ephesians 1. How that, by revelation, was made known unto me the mystery. Ephesians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ephesians 3 for this reason i, paul, a prisoner of.

He had been falsely accused, arrested, and detained. Dec, 2008 ephesians is a profound book, and our own dr. 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. We may observe it to have been very much the practice of this apostle to. Chapter 3 begins the transition from a christian understanding of salvation, grace, and the power of christ into a practical guide for christian living. The recipients of this letter were mostly gentile christians. The apostle sets forth his office, and his qualifications for it, and.

A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. In this more detailed specification of the meant in ephesians 3. I take it that youre familiar with the part i was given in gods plan for including everybody. A brief explanation of each chapter in the book of ephesians. I got the inside story on this from god himself, as i just wrote you in brief. Ephesians 3 gods marvelous plan for the gentiles bible. This glorification is in the church and in christ jesus. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. In ancient greek the language paul originally wrote in, ephesians 1. God sometimes asks his people to live with what they do not like. Of the account which paul gives the ephesians concerning himself, as he was appointed by god to be the apostle of the gentiles, ver.

Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. These study questions are free to use, alter and duplicate for a bible study. 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. The book of ephesians is a beautiful revelation of the church and the spiritual blessings we have in christ jesus. As if that wasnt enough, we learn about the deepest riches of gods loving grace. Ephesians chapter 3 the primary reemphasis is on the great mystery now revealed by god that gentiles and jews are one in christ and that there is no longer any distinction.

He asks for spiritual blessings, which are the best blessings. There is something about human beings which causes us to be fascinated by something hidden. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery. The first paragraph in chapter 3 is, in many ways, the key to this great letter of paul to the ephesian christians. 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. Chapter introduction context from ephesians 1 and 2 the apostle paul. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. Of the account which paul gives the ephesians concerning himself, as he was appointed by god to be the apostle of the gentiles, ephesians 3. Ephesians 2 ephesians 3 ephesians 4 read all of ephesians 3 the whole of chapter 3 is a parenthesis unfolding the mystery. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Ephesians chapter 3 answers free online bible study lessons. Specifically, it had been revealed to him that gentiles, who receive the gospel in faith, are fellow heirs of the promises of god. Making known the manifold wisdom of god through prison and prayer.

The third time in this chapter that he speaks of his office as a fruit of grace, showing. Of the account which paul gives the ephesians concerning himself, as he was appointed by god to be the apostle of the gentiles. That is to say, it is within the company of believers in union with christ that god is glorified. However, these truths are not just for a few chosen people. 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. We may observe it to have been very much the practice of this apostle to intermix, with his. Of his devout and affectionate prayer to god for the ephesians. As an opera has an overture, setting the tone for all the melodies that will follow, so ephesians 1. Ephesians 3 commentary new testament matthew henry.

Ephesians 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The apostle sets forth his office, and his qualifications for it, and his call to it. Ephesians chapter 3 verse by verse bible commentary. For this cause that you may be so built up together, and made the temple of god, and his habitation through the spirit.

Jul 16, 20 the book of ephesians is a beautiful revelation of the church and the spiritual blessings we have in christ jesus. The section closes with a doxology, giving glory to god ephesians 3. Ephesians 3 for this reason i, paul, a prisoner of christ. Paul accepted his situation by faith even though it was not good, because he. In many religions, only those who belong can understand. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. This whole chapter is a prayer, but between the first and second words of it, paul made a characteristic digression in which he gave further teaching on the mystery of redemption ephesians 3. Ephesians chapter 3 discover the 66 books of the bible. Ephesians 3 niv bible for this reason i, paul, the. Matthew henry offers the following commentary on ephesians 3. Blessed be god, who hath blessed us gods blessing us is his bestowing spiritual and heavenly blessings upon us. The apostle seems to be more anxious lest the believers should be discouraged and faint upon his tribulations, than for what he himself had to bear. What was hidden throughout the ages was revealed to us when christ came. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english.