For many, the Bible is a mysterious and “closed” book. However, Ephesians – 1st Century Background and 21st Century Applications seeks to “open” this great New Testament letter. Ephesians – 1st Century Background and 21st Century Applications give the reader or a study group the tools for understanding the historical, linguistic, geographical, literary, and theological foundations of the six chapters of Ephesians. Though some may view “Bible study” as merely increasing one?s “head knowledge” with little or no change in lifestyle, attitudes, or behavior, Ephesians – 1st Century Background and 21st Century Applications shows practical ways that one?s “lifestyle, attitude, and behavior may be shaped by the Scriptures.” The Biblical text for Ephesians – 1st Century Background and 21st Century Applications is a paraphrase created by the author and built upon the original Greek text plus several English and French translations. Ephesians – 1st Century Background and 21st Century Applications provides opportunities for you to change around: • God?s grace, love, and reconciliation through Christ?s death and resurrection. • The church is not a building or a bureaucracy, but it “exists wherever people are committed to Jesus and one another.” • How Christ wants to be “at home” in every aspect of life. • Building a strong marriage and family life.

In Galatians and Ephesians, Couch and Witmer help the reader discover both the heart of the apostle Paul and the heart of the New Testament gospel. In both epistles, the reader is enveloped in the truth that salvation is by Christ alone, through grace alone, by faith alone.

Ephesians has long been regarded as one of the most beautiful books of the Bible. In A 21st-Century Version of the Book of Ephesians, Dundy Aipoalani walks you through a verse-by-verse analysis of this powerful epistle. He uses a parallel structure of the World English Bible along with his own commentary notes in this practical overview.This quick read offers a fresh approach to the book of Ephesians, enhancing your understanding of an already much-loved book. You will feel as if Dundy is sitting across from you and you are chatting about the Scriptures over a cup of coffee.A 21st-Century Version of the Book of Ephesians offers a unique yet biblically based perspective of Ephesians. So put up your feet as you enjoy this wonderful resource.

The capital city of the province of Asia in the first century CE, Ephesus played a key role in the development of early Christianity. In this book Paul Trebilco examines the early Christians from Paul to Ignatius, seen in the context of our knowledge of the city as a whole. Drawing on Paul's letters and the Acts of the Apostles, Trebilco looks at the foundations of the church, both before and during the Pauline mission. He shows that in the period from around 80 to 100 CE there were a number of different communities in Ephesus that regarded themselves as Christians -- the Pauline and Johannine groups, Nicolaitans, and others -- testifying to the diversity of that time and place. Including further discussions on the Ephesus addresses of the apostle John and Ignatius, this scholarly study of the early Ephesian Christians and their community is without peer.

Scholars are divided in their views about the teachings on riches in 1 Timothy. Evidence that has been largely overlooked in NT scholarship appears in Ephesiaca by Xenophon of Ephesus and suggests that the topic be revisited. Recently dated to the mid-first century C.E., Ephesiaca brings to life what is known from ancient sources about the social setting and cultural rules of the wealthy in Ephesus and provides details that enhance our knowledge of life and society in that place and time. In this volume, Hoag introduces Ephesiaca and employs a socio-rhetorical methodology to explore it alongside other ancient evidence and five passages in 1 Timothy (2:9–15; 3:1–13; 6:1–2a; 6:2b–10; and 6:17–19). His findings augment our modern conception of the Sitz im Leben of the wealthy in Ephesus. Additionally, because Ephesiaca contains some rare terms and themes that are found in 1 Timothy, this groundbreaking research offers fresh insight for biblical reading and interpretation.

This user-friendly devotional commentary divides the text of Galatians and Ephesians into bite-sized passages using a new translation by the author. Each passage is followed by an explanation that reveals themes and patterns, moving from exegesis to practical application in the lives of twenty-first century believers. The format will prove helpful for church study groups, midweek meetings, equipping the reader to understand better God's message of transforming grace today.

All Scriptures quotation, unless otherwise indicateed, are taken from the Holy Bible: New International Version.

From a foremost authority on the New Testament comes a major new commentary on Ephesians -- a letter of truth, love, and unity to our superficial world. This newest volume in the Pillar New Testament Commentary series provides a rich exposition of Ephesians, one of the most significant documents ever written. Using the fruits of recent biblical research, Peter O'Brien shows how Ephesians sums up God's magnificent plan of salvation in Christ and spells out his divine purpose for believers today. A model of the scholarly excellence characteristic of the entire PNTC series (which now features a striking new jacket design), O'Brien's Ephesians will become the standard work on this profoundly influential book. - Publisher.

To a young church needing a fuller knowledge of Christ, Paul sent this call to Christian maturity. His letter to the Ephesians carries priceless truths about our new identity in Christ and our special calling in His body. This Bible study on the book of Ephesians explores the book's historical context, purpose, and meaning while teaching how to apply its powerful wisdom. • Personal study between meetings • 14 sessions • Includes study aids and discussion questions