Ephesians - A commentary on the Greek Text

Ephesians

Exegetical Study Notes on the Greek Text

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Introduction

Paul the apostle probably wrote this letter from Rome somewhere between the years 56-60AD. It seems he was in prison, so he was probably in the same situation as described at the end of the book of Acts. Ephesians presents as a speech, an address or homily, in the form of a letter intended for a wide audience, addressing general issues of Christian theology and ethics, rather than a letter addressing a specific problem. A.T. Lincoln argues that it is a general letter seeking to encourage believers in a "variety of settings", to "further knowledge of their salvation, greater appreciation of their identity as believers and as members of the church, increased concern for the church's unity, and more consistent living in such areas as speech, sexuality, and household relationships."

Introductory Notes

Prologue

Greeting, 1:1-2
Introduction

1. Praise for God's rich blessings in Christ, 1:3-23

i] Praise to God, 1:3-14

ii] A prayer for knowledge, 1:15-23
Argument Proper

In Christ, all things are unified in heaven and on earth, 1:10

2. The gospel and the church, 2:1-22

i] How we are united with God through Christ, 2:1-10

ii] The results - one in Christ, 2:11-22

a) Christ is our peace, 2:11-18

b) Members of God's house, 2:19-22

3. All one in Christ, 3:1-21

i] The mystery revealed and proclaimed, 3:1-13

ii] Paul's prayer - one in love, 3:14-21
Application

4. The practical application of oneness, 4:1-6:9

i] Mutual ministries, 4:1-16

ii] No longer old but new, 4:17-24

iii] Imitators of Christ, 4:25-5:2

iv] From lust to light, 5:3-14

v] Living in the light, 5:15-21

vi] Marriage, 5:22-33

vii] Family obligations, 6:1-4

viii] Business obligations, 6:5-9
Exhortation

5. Concluding exhortation to right action, 6:10-20

The whole armor of God, 6:10-20
Conclusion

Epilogue 6:21-24

Excursus - The faith of Christ

A Selection of English Bible Commentaries on Ephesians

Level of complexity:

1, non-technical, to 5, requiring a workable knowledge of Greek.

Deceased: D. For publications no longer in print

Other identifiers: Recommended R; Greek Technical G; Theology T

Abbott, ICC, 1897. 5D

Allan, Torch, 1958. 1D

Arnold, Zondervan Exegetical, 2010. 3

Barth, Anchor, 1974. 4

Best, ICC, 1998. 5R

Bock, Tyndale, 2019, 2R

Bruce, Pickering, 1961. 2

Bruce, NICNT, 1984. 3R

Caird, New Clarendon, 1976. 2D

Caudill, Broadman Press, 1979. 1D

Foulkes, Tyndale, 1963. 2D

Hendriksen, Banner of Truth, 1967. 3D

Hoehner, Baker, 2002. 5R

Johnston, Century Bible Commentary, 1967. 2D

Kitchen, NT Readings, Routledge, 1994. T

Larkin, HGT, 2009. G

Lincoln, Word, 1990. 5

Merkle, EGGNT, 2016. G

Meyer, T&T Clark, 1880. 4D

Mitton, NCB, 1976. 2D

Morris, Expository reflections, Baker, 1994. T

Muddiman, Black's, 2001. 3

O'Brien, Pillar, 1999. 4R

Robinson A. James Clark. 1908, 4GD.

Schnackenburg, T&T Clark, 1991. 4

Simpson, NICNT, 1957. 2D

Snodgrass, NIVABC, 2008. 3

Stott, BST, 1984. 2R

Strelan, ChiRho, 1981. 2D

Thielman, BECNT, 2010, 4

Thompson, CBC, 1967. 1D

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