God’s purpose or plan involves summing up or uniting all things in Christ—both heavenly things and earthly things—all spiritual beings such as angels and all humankind. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. The first two verses of this book are as follows: “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”. We Christians are God’s adopted children. He tells us that “we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace” (Ephesians 1:7)—and that Jesus Christ is the one “in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins” (Colossians 1:14). That is especially significant, given that God has appointed his Son “heir of all things” (Hebrews 1:2). Sacrificial animals were holy, because they were set apart for God. The Good News here is that our destiny is not determined by random forces. It is that we should be adopted into God’s family as God’s sons and daughters. The Greeks valued wisdom as an especially high virtue, so Paul is speaking language here that they can appreciate (Ephesus was in Asia Minor—modern-day Turkey—rather than in Greece proper, but it was heavily influenced by Greek culture). “in the heavenly places” (v. 3b). 7in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8which he made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence. Section II Historical Context The book of Ephesians was written to the … Both convey the sense that we have failed to meet God’s standard of holiness. “of your salvation“ (Greek: soteria) (v.13b). In chapter 3, Paul will include Gentiles as well as Jews in “all things.” God revealed to Paul the mystery (3:3) “that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of his promise in Christ Jesus through the Good News” (3:6). Harold Hoehner — Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary (2002). Note the frequency with which the second-person plural pronoun (“us” and “we” and “our”) appears in these verses. The prop er exegesis of Ephesians 2:8 demonstrates this as first viewed from the King James Version, “ For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.” It is his will that we occupy that particular space. Jewish law required Israelites to buy back (redeem) a family member who had been forced to sell himself into slavery (Leviticus 25:47-49). WhatsApp Introduction & Survey. While salvation has an eschatological (future) dimension, it also has a present dimension. Some scholars would revise the wording of this verse to indicate that God has chosen us as his lot, just as he chose Israel as his lot (Deuteronomy 32:8-9). • Bestowed favor (v. 6) Ephesians 2:22. Academia.edu no longer supports Internet Explorer. The Epistle to the Ephesians presents the “sublimity of the church” as the body of Christ according to H. C. Thiessen. The New Testament presents Jesus’ death on the cross as a redemptive act for humanity—as a “ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). As in verses 3b and 5a above, Christ is the agent of God by whom God bestows his blessings—his favor—on us. The tabernacle and temple were holy, because they were the dwelling places of God. “to the end that we should be to the praise of his glory” (v.12a). LinkedIn. Ephesians. “In whom” means “in Christ” (see v. 10). • Redemption and forgiveness (v. 7) Any exegesis of Ephesians 5:22-33 must be rooted in the historical-cultural context of the Epistle itself. “in Christ” (v. 3b). Exegesis of Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16. by Neil R. Lightfoot [I’m sorry for the lack of formatting to make the contents easy to read. However, if a patron were to grant us unimaginable wealth, we could be faithful to the patron by using the money in a way that would be consistent with the patron’s wishes or values. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Paul the apostle probably wrote this letter from Rome somewhere between the years 56-60AD. Kairos has to do with special time—the forks in the road that make all the difference—the moments that determine destinies. This word eklego (and related forms such as eklektos) are where we get the term “election,” meaning being elected or chosen by God. “There will be no night, and (we will) need no lamp light; for the Lord God will illuminate us, (and we) will reign forever and ever” (Revelation 22:5). Redemption involves bringing liberty to a captive, usually through a ransom payment—the payment required to secure the redemption. 10 (Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 1989), Gaventa, Beverly R., in Brueggemann, Walter, Cousar, Charles B., Gaventa, Beverly R., and Newsome, James D., Texts for Teaching: A Lectionary Commentary Based on the NRSV–Year A (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1995), Holladay, Carl R., in Craddock, Fred B., Hayes, John H., Holladay, Carl R., and Tucker, Gene M.,Preaching Through the Christian Year A (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Trinity Press International, 1992), Lincoln, Andrew T., Word Biblical Commentary: Ephesians, Vol. If Paul was the author, he probably wrote this letter in the early 60’s of the first century. “you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise“ (v.13d). Let‟s face it. Verify Text & Translation – Section #1. “of his desire“ (Greek: thelema) (v. 5b). The emphasis lies on the life of men on earth and the way in which they conduct their existence. This idea of election removes any reason that we might have for hubris (the bad kind of pride). • Salvation (v. 13). God has a thelema—a will—a plan—for every person. Reference this Share this: Facebook. Preliminary Passage Overview 2 2. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is 5 He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 to the … God deliberates, makes a good choice, and then “works all things.”. • Revealing the mystery of his will (v. 9) View Exegesis Ephesians Part 1 RTCH 500.docx from RTCH 500 at Liberty University. As noted above (v. 5a), the Greek word proorizo is a combination of pro (before) and horizo (to determine), and means “to determine beforehand,” and is usually translated “predestined.”, “who works all things after the counsel (Greek: boule) of his will“ (v.11b). To become holy, we must separate ourselves from that which is common. It also required them to buy back (redeem) family land that had fallen into other hands due to poverty (Leviticus 25:25, 33). At the time of its writing, Paul is in Rome, imprisoned for championing the purposes of Christ and growing the church. The exegesis based so solidly on the rock foundation of philology is argumentatively and convincingly strong. body, 3.) “having heard the word of the truth, the Good News (Greek: euangelion) of your salvation“ (Greek:soteria) (v.13b). While a down payment is not required to secure God’s future faithfulness, Paul is saying that the gift of the Holy Spirit is an arrabon or a first installment of our inheritance. The Greek word kleroo refers to the casting of lots to decide something—to include casting lots to choose a person for a critical task. Paul says that God chose us “before the foundation of the world”—not only before our birth, but before creation—when there was only God. The recipients would quite likely have been aware of the pseudonymous character of the letter. Paul ascribed blessings or praise to God (v. 3a) in response to the blessings that God bestowed on us—”every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ” (v. 3b). They could eat the holy bread, but could not “come near to the altar” (Leviticus 21:22-23). Heaven is where we can expect to find our true rewards and where we should seek to find our treasure (Matthew 5:12; 6:20). When a person makes a pledge—or, better yet, makes a down payment or provides money as an earnest payment, that helps to insure that he/she will complete the transaction later in accord with his/her agreement with the other party. Redemption involves bringing liberty to a captive, usually through the payment of a price. “even as he chose (Greek: eklegomai—from eklego) us in him before the foundation of the world” (v. 4a). An Exegesis of Ephesians 1:15-23 The Second Lesson Appointed for the Festival of the Ascension of Our Lord Introduction Of the five major festivals in the Christian Church calendar, Ascension has gotten a bum deal. A spiritual and evangelical tenor pervades the interpretation from first to last. 1 “We pass into the stillness and hush of the sanctuary when we turn to Ephesians,” says William G. Moorhead. (Bruce) 1 “We pass into the stillness and hush of the sanctuary when we turn to Ephesians,” says William G. Moorhead. Seals could also be used to protect documents—to prevent unauthorized people from using or misusing documents. “In Christ” there is no room for boastfulness, because we have all received the same gift. born to a woman, born under the law, The Greek word hagios means holy or set apart for God. In verses 4-14, Paul outlines the nature of some of those blessings: • Being chosen or elected (vv. You can download the paper by clicking the button above. CHAPTER 4. This letter doesn’t deal with congregational issues, as do Paul’s other letters to churches. Once again, “in whom” means “in Christ” (v. 12b). “The word of truth” and “the Good News” are in apposition. “which he purposed (Greek: protithemai) in him“ (v. 9b). EPHESIANS 1:3. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. The Greek word proelpizo (“had before hoped”) is composed of pro (before) and elpizo (to hope). When we bring our lives into congruence with God’s will, the witness of our lives will honor God and will also draw others to God. It is part of Paul’s argument in laying out the doctrine of the believer’s calling in Christ. “who is a pledge (Greek: arrabon) of our inheritance“ (v. 14a). Pseudonymous writings were common at that time, and the intent of a pseudonymous letter would not have been to deceive. Brief exegesis of Ephesians 1:3-14. In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit” (Ephesians 3:3-5). “to an administration of the fullness of the times“ (Greek: kairos pleroma) (v. 10a). What is it that God determined beforehand for us? “which he made to abound (Greek: perisseuo) toward us” (v. 8a). “having predestined (Greek: proorizo) us for adoption (huiothesia) as children through Jesus Christ to himself“ (v. 5a). A verse-by-verse exegetical commentary on the Greek New Testament. The words sophia (wisdom) and phronesis (prudence or understanding or insight) are similar in meaning. • Redemption (v. 14). . RH] • We “are no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ” (Galatians 4:7). Arnold, Clinton E., Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: Ephesians (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010), Barclay, William, Daily Study Bible: Letters to the Galatians and Ephesians, (Edinburgh: The Saint Andrew Press, 1965), Bruce, F. F., The New International Commentary on the New Testament: The Epistles to the Colossians, to Philemon and to the Ephesians (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1984), Donelson, Lewis R., Colossians, Ephesians, 1 and 2 Timothy, and Titus, (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1996), Dunham, Maxie D., The Preacher’s Commentary: Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon(Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1982), Foulkes, Francis, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries: Ephesians, Vol. He now brings his skill and experience to this commentary on Ephesians—a commentary that no serious student can afford to ignore. God, therefore, is the patron—the benefactor. Chronos is ordinary clock time—the time that we use to keep our daily appointments. Main Idea: Ephesians 6:10-20. There are two Greek words for time—chronos and kairos. While Paul was surely aware of the Greek mystery religions, which emphasized secret teachings and rituals, his understanding of the word mystery is derived from his Jewish roots, where God revealed his mysteries to accomplish his purposes (Daniel 2:18-19, 27, 30, 47; 4:9). We need to be careful with this word, “mystery,” because we use it today in ways that mean something quite different than what Paul meant. Christians expanded this view to speak of having their citizenship in heaven, where Jesus “will change the body of our humiliation to be conformed to the body of his glory” (Philippians 3:20-21). God has showered blessing after blessing upon us. Twitter. • He says, “Listen, I will tell you a mysterion! The “you” of verse 13 refers to Gentiles. INTENDED RECIPIENTS: The words “at Ephesus” (1:1) are not present in the oldest and presumably most reliable manuscripts. The word thelema might be better translated will, as in the will of God. • He says, “the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. These considerations have caused some scholars to believe that this letter was written pseudonymously—by a follower of Paul writing in Paul’s name, perhaps after Paul’s death. More precisely, we are all among those who have been called (Greek: kletos), but only the elect (eklektos) have chosen to respond. The Greek word arrabon means a pledge, or earnest money, or a down payment. “that we would be holy” (Greek: hagios)“ (v. 4b). “according to his good pleasure” (Greek: eudokia) (v. 9b). For the past 30 years, Harold Hoehner has trained thousands of seminarians in the art of New Testament exegesis. See also Acts 1:26). Another Greek word, hamartia (sin), is miss-the-mark imagery. The sense I get here is that, before beginning the creation process, God was mulling over what the creation should look like and decided that it should include choosing particular people for particular responsibilities and privileges. He has a particular space for each one of us to occupy in his spiritual universe. The “Good News of Christ…is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). It is probably best to understand this phrase, “in all wisdom and prudence,” as meaning that God’s abundant gift of grace has bestowed on us wisdom and prudence in addition to redemption and the forgiveness of our trespasses. The Epistle to the Ephesians presents the “sublimity of the church” as the body of Christ according to H. C. Thiessen. “and without blemish (Greek: amomos) before him in love” (v. 4c). This exegesis will dig deep into many issues surrounding these scriptures and will explain these scriptures word for word so that the audience has a full understanding of Ephesians 2:8-13. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. God calls us to be holy, because God is holy (Leviticus 19:2). . We can fulfill God’s purpose for us as we seek to fill that space—as we seek to bring our wills into congruence with God’s will. EXEGETICAL STUDY OF EPHESIANS 3:14-21 by Mykola Leliovskyi Submitted to Dr. Myron C. Kauk in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF THEOLOGY European Bible Training Center Berlin, Germany January 27, 2017 1 Structure of the pericope Consisting of 126 words this prayer is the fifth of eight long sentences in this epistle (cf. “according to the good pleasure (Greek: eudokia) of his desire“ (thelema) (v. 5b). Introduction, indicating the sender, the receiver of the letter, and a greeting, 2.) Paul says that “we” (the Jews) were the first to hope for the Messiah. A verse-by-verse exegetical commentary on the Greek New Testament. Twitter. Throughout scripture, we find God calling particular people for particular missions: • In the Old Testament, God chose Abram and Abram’s descendants, bringing them into a covenant relationship that made Israel to be known as God’s chosen people. The Greek word euangelion combines the words eu (good) and angelos (to proclaim—related to our word angel, because angels were God’s messengers) and means “good news.” In secular use, it was used for a victory in battle—or for the reward given to a messenger who brought word of such a victory. When someone asked, “Which child is adopted?” the mother gazed for a moment into the distance and then answered, “I can’t remember.”. Paul uses this word, “mystery” frequently (Romans 11:25; 16:25; 1 Corinthians 13:2; 14:2; 15:51; Ephesians 1:9; 3:3-5, 9; 5:32; 6:19; Colossians 1:26-27; 4:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:7; 1 Timothy 3:9, 16). Identify Structure - Section #3. 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ; “Blessed (Greek: eulogetos) be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (v. 3a). God’s Mercy for the Ephesian Church: A Look at Ephesians 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION The book of Ephesians is one of Paul’s many New Testament letters, or epistles, to the Christian church still in its infancy. The elevated themes of Ephesians make it highly praised and prized by commentators. Paul also addressed this in his letter to the Galatians, where he said: “But when the fullness of the time came, God sent out his Son, An Exegesis of Ephesians 1:15-23 The Second Lesson Appointed for the Festival of the Ascension of Our Lord Introduction Of the five major festivals in the Christian Church calendar, Ascension has gotten a bum deal. The idea of salvation is especially important in Paul’s letters. Reddit. Their belief in Christ has assured their salvation (v. 13b) and their being sealed with the Holy Spirit (v. 13d). “to sum up all things in Christ, the things in the heavens, and the things on the earth, in him“ (v. 10b). “through Jesus Christ” (v. 5a). Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Ephesians 6:10-20 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: Understanding Ephesians 6:10-20 requires a familiarity with what went before. Whatever has a blemish, that you shall not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you” (Leviticus 22:19-20). St. 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ; “Blessed (Greek: eulogetos) be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (v. 3a). Sorry, preview is currently unavailable. Even the best Christians need to be prayed for: and while we hear of the welfare of Christian friends, we should pray for them. Both convey the idea of failure—failure to walk upright (paraptoma) or failure to hit the target (hamartia). If it was written by someone else, it was probably written in the 80’s or 90’s. Ephesians 2:20-21) and in all (men: by the indwelling of the Spirit, see ch. View Exegesis Paper Ephesians 6 Final.docx from HERMENUTIC NBST 610 at Liberty University. It is his will that we occupy that particular space. Paul uses the word kairos here, signaling that he is talking about a great moment in the relationship between God and humans. A full treatment of these issues is beyond the scope of this exegesis, but briefly: AUTHORSHIP: The language, style, and vocabulary are markedly different from the letters that scholars regard as indisputably Pauline (Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, 1Thessalonians, and Philemon). So that I cannot but recognize, in these three carefully chosen expressions, a distinct allusion again to the Three Persons … You can find the best commentary on Ephesians for … An Exegetical Study of Ephesians 1:11-14. Hebrew Scriptures refer to God as “the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob” (Exodus 4:5; see also Luke 20:37; Acts 3:13) and “the God of Israel” (1 Kings 1:48; see also Luke 1:68). Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. The Greek word protithemai is a combination ofpro (before) and tithemi (to set or place). The careful considerations of each exegetical possibility make this a work that will be indispensable for all serious students of Ephesians." It is a joyful response to the blessings that God has given (see v. 3b), and ascribes blessings or praise to God for his grace. Living according to untrue principles can rob people of their freedom. Jews of Paul’s day divided time into two ages (Matthew 12:32; Ephesians 1:21)—the present age under Satan’s rule and the age to come under God’s rule. Let‟s face it. We will not all die, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet” (1 Corinthians 15:51-52). It is used in the New Testament to speak of the saints—those who have been made holy by the work of Jesus Christ. The “we” of this verse refers to Jews. God has showed upon us an abundance of grace—more than enough to satisfy our needs. The word charitoois derived from charis, the Greek word for grace. SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. Our holiness is not something that we attained by spiritual self-discipline. In our English Bibles, we first encounter the word “blessed” in the Beatitudes—“Blessed are the poor in spirit,” etc. It is “Jesus Christ” (v. 5)—”the Beloved” (v. 6)—whom God sent to administer God’s purposes—to bring an end to the old age and to initiate the new age. Exegesis of Ephesians 2:1-7. Once again, “in whom” means “in Christ.”. • Sacrificial offerings were to be “a male without blemish…. EXEGESIS PAPER ON EPHESIANS 6:1-3 ‘Children Obeying & Honouring their parents is a right thing to do and bring blessings’ Background: Paul the author of this letter, realizing that the Ephesians were starting to forsake their first love, wrote this epistle to encourage them to love both God and their fellow saints. Harold Hoehner has taught biblical exegesis to thousands of students over the years. The salvation which Christ offers gives us freedom from the power of sin now, because we have died to sin (Romans 6:2) and have become new creatures in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). BLESSED BE THE GOD WHO HAS BLESSED US. The opposite is also true. “in all wisdom (Greek: sophia) and prudence” (phronesis) (v. 8). So also, we can be faithful to the God who gives us salvation by living in accord with God’s will. The epistle of the Ephesians 4: 1-6 is therefore a complex exhortation to faith in God but also a moral call for the church and the people. Paul uses this phrase in four other places in this book (1:20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12). Ephesians 6, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, originally published in four parts, is a digest of vatious readings and marginal references God’s purpose is that “through the (church) the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, according to the eternal purpose which (God) purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord” (3:10-11). At Jesus’ baptism and transfiguration, a voice from heaven said, “You are my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased” (Mark 1:11) and “This is my beloved Son” (Mark 9:7).

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