Unlike Paul's letters to the Galatians or the Corinthians, the letter to the Ephesians contains almost no clues about the situation and issues its recipients faced. Nevertheless, the letter vividly depicts how God's will revealed in Christ reorients believers' lives toward unity, mutual respect, submission and love – in short, new life in Christ, relying on his power and strength. Darrell Bock shows how this precious jewel of a letter combines gospel doctrine, enablement and exhortation to life.

Darrell L Bock

GENERAL PREFACE

AUTHOR’S PREFACE

ABBREVIATIONS

Bible versions

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Commentaries on Ephesians

Other commentaries, books, monographs and articles

INTRODUCTION

1. The importance of Ephesians

2. Destination(s)

3. Issues tied to authorship: comparison with Colossians

4. Issues tied to authorship: comparison with other New Testament materials

5. Authorship and date

6. Purpose, date and setting

ANALYSIS

COMMENTARY

1. PRAISE FOR GOD’S WORK IN CHRIST AND PRAYER FOR AN UNDERSTANDING OF GOD’S POWER (1:1 – 2:22)

A. Greeting (1:1–2)

B. Praise for God's plan and work in Christ (1:3–14)

C. Prayer for understanding of God's power (1:15 – 2:22)

2. PAUL’S CALLING IN THE MYSTERY TO MINISTER TO THE GENTILES CULMINATES IN PRAYER FOR STRENGTH AND A BENEDICTION OF GOD’S CAPABILITY (3:1–21)

A. Paul's calling to minister the mystery for Gentiles (3:1–13)

B. Paul's prayer for strengthening (3:14–19)

C. Paul's benediction of God's capability (3:20–21)

3. THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD (4:1 – 6:24)

A. The walk (4:1 – 6:9)

B. The armour of God (6:10–20)

C. Closing remarks (6:21–24)

Conclusion

NOTES

Bock, Darrell L.

__"Ephesians: A Guide to Living in Christ" unlocks the timeless wisdom of Paul's letter, offering guidance for a Christ-centered life.__

Unlike Paul's letters to the Galatians or the Corinthians, the letter to the Ephesians contains almost no clues about the situation and issues its recipients faced. Nevertheless, the letter vividly depicts how God's will revealed in Christ reorients believers' lives toward unity, mutual respect, submission and love – in short, new life in Christ, relying on his power and strength.

Darrell Bock shows how this precious jewel of a letter combines gospel doctrine, enablement and exhortation to life.

\["For those seeking to understand the letter to the Ephesians.","It provides insight into the letter's context and message.","It deepens understanding of Christian doctrine and living."\]

"Ephesians: A Guide to Living in Christ" unlocks the timeless wisdom of Paul's letter, offering guidance for a Christ-centered life.

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