Description
Book SynopsisThis Catholic commentary interprets Ephesians for pastoral ministers and lay readers alike.
Table of ContentsEditors' Preface
Introduction
Outline of Ephesians
Part 1: Proclamation of God's Gracious Plan of Salvation in Christ
Blessing God for Every Spiritual Blessing (1:1-14)
A Prayer to Know God and to Understand His Gifts (1:15-23)
Saved by Grace through Faith for Good Works (2:1-10)
Gentiles and Jews Reconciled to God and United in the Messiah (2:11-22)
Paul's Commission to Preach God's Plan (3:1-13)
Paul's Prayer for His Readers(3:14-21)
Part 2: Exhortation to Christian Conduct
Building Up the Church (4:1-16)
A New Way of Living (4:17-19)
You Are Light in the Lord (5:3-20)
Husbands and Wives, Christ and the Church (5:21-33)
Children and Parents, Slaves and Masters (6:1-9)
A Summons to Spiritual Battle (6:10-20)
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