Ephesians chapter 2 discover the 66 books of the bible. Ezeomedo, thou are not far from the kingdom of god. The book of isaiah kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 23 duration. Paul speaks in ephesians about the spirit of wisdom and revelation and the power given to those who believe and trust in the christ. A free bible version and commentary on the letter to the ephesians in easyenglish. As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. And he hath quickened you in the nineteenth and twentieth verses of the preceding chapter, st. Ephesians 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in. In the first three verses, there is perhaps no clearer statement in scripture on the sinfulness of man apart from christ. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace makes in them. Gentiles the uncircumcision experienced two types of alienation. The purpose of the book of ephesians was to warn the church elders about the false teachers that were teaching a false gospel and to maintain their first love that they held when they first became believers. Paul spoke of gods working in them by the same almighty. The christless life and the grace of god ephesians 2.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 2 and more. Ephesians chapter 2 kjv king james version very good mr. The first was social, resulting from the animosity that had existed between jews and gentiles for thousands of years.
Read the book of ephesians from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Ephesians 2 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The chapter closes beautifully with an emblem of the church as the one temple of which all believers are parts. The design of the apostle in this chapter, is to magnify the riches of divine grace, in the effectual calling and salvation of sinners, by christ jesus. First, salvation is from sin, which characterizes life before christ.
Of the miserable condition of these ephesians by nature and again v. Ephesians 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Because the name ephesus is not mentioned in every early manuscript, some scholars believe the letter was an encyclical, intended to be circulated and read. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Ephesians 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ephesians 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives.
Of the great and mighty privileges that both converted jews and gentiles receive from christ. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. The condition you speak of is a carnal condition,the tilting flesh you refer to. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article.
Of the glorious change that was wrought in them by converting grace and again. David guzik commentary on ephesians 2, where paul explains the need for personal reconciliation to god, and the reconciliation of jews and gentiles. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. Ephesians 2 commentary john gills exposition on the.
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