ἄνθρωπος Eph 2:15”). This is clear from the comparison made between the Gentiles and Israel in the immediately preceding verses and the assertion in v. 14 that Christ “made both groups into one.”
Verses 9-14Blessings were made known to believers, by the Lord's showing to them the mystery of his sovereign will, and the method of redemption and salvation. But these must have been for ever hidden from us, if God had not made them known by his written word, preached gospel, and ...
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionPaul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:New Living TranslationThis letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writ...
Children and parents (6:1-4) Slaves and masters (6:5-9) Strength in the Spiritual Conflict (6:10-20) Conclusion, Final Greetings and Benediction (6:21-24) From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions to the Books of the Bible, Ephesians ...
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Versionmade us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.New Living Translationthat even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is...
15 I'm particularly intrigued by the local idea of incorporation into Christ, which I believe applies to most of the verses in our passage, especially in verse 11 where it talks about all creation being summed up in Christ as head. Likewise, in chapter 2 there are a remarkable number of...
Starting in chapter two, Paul contrasts their former spiritually dead lives to what they had become currently (2:1-4). Paul’s famous declaration, “By grace you have been saved through faith,” is seen in verse eight. Moving closer to Ephesians 2:14, verses eleven though twenty-two make...
Before we get into the text, let's consider another word that is used twice in our passage, in verses 2 and 9. Its translation can disguise the fact that it is the same word: administration (NIV), dispensation (KJV), stewardship, plan (NRSV), commission, plan (NASB)....
There is so much to unpack in this one chapter, but today, we will focus on a single, overarching theme: timing. Have you ever heard this joke? What’s the hardest part of telling a joke? Timing. One of our greatest struggles is wanting to know what’s coming next—what to do, wh...
Verses 1-2Because God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven you, therefore be ye followers of God, imitators of God. Resemble him especially in his love and pardoning goodness, as becomes those beloved by their heavenly Father. In Christ's sacrifice his love triumphs, and we are to consider...