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This text comes at a hinge point in Ephesians. Chapters 1-3 are an expansive statement about God’s overflowing and saving grace. That is brought to a fitting conclusion with this prayer and doxology, as the author prays that the church be filled by the God who is able to do more than we can imagine. … Continue reading “Ephesians 3:14-21 Commentary by Brian Peterson”

“Mystery” is the term that runs throughout this passage from Ephesians. It fits the day in the liturgical year because an “epiphany” is a manifestation of something. And in this case what is revealed has been a mystery. The term “mystery” appears several times in just a few verses, helping to catch the attention of … Continue reading “Ephesians 3:1-12 Commentary by Craig R. Koester”

Epiphany marks the end of the Christmas season for the church calendar. By the sixth day in January, the wider society has long moved past the celebrations of Christmas. Employees have returned to work, children have returned to school, and stores are beginning to set out Valentine’s merchandise. The church, on the other hand, persists … Continue reading “Ephesians 3:1-12 Commentary by Amy L.B. Peeler”

The writing style of the author of Ephesians seems at first glance more sing-able than preach-able. Set it to music and let the organist have at it! One subordinate clause follows another. One image piles upon another, just as we saw in Ephesians 1:3-14. Yet, as in the opening cadences of this letter, we find … Continue reading “Ephesians 3:1-12 Commentary by Sarah Henrich”

This passage is, to a large degree, a reflection on Paul’s unique role in the church. However, its theological riches do not simply address one historical figure, even one of Paul’s stature. Nor does this text only address those who, like Paul, find themselves called to be preachers. It also serves as a profound meditation … Continue reading “Ephesians 3:1-12 Commentary by Brian Peterson”

On this Sunday, the text from Ephesians expresses some major affirmations concerning the church. Many of the major studies on the church in the New Testament have given attention to what Ephesians has to say and what this passage says in particular. In the opening portion (2:11-13), the author addresses his readers as “Gentiles by … Continue reading “Ephesians 2:11-22 Commentary by Arland J. Hultgren”

Today’s reading lies at the heart of the theology of Ephesians, and it is not tame. No doubt some relatively tame sermons have been preached from this text from time to time — maybe taking to task a congregation fussily divided over the color of the carpet or over the price of adding ten parking … Continue reading “Ephesians 2:11-22 Commentary by Sally A. Brown”

Circumcision, uncircumcision, and blood. These words all seem very abstract and not part of our cultural fabric. The blood of Jesus is an important theological concept; but the phrase weirds people out. Talking about circumcision does not immediately imply something about one’s status as part of the people of God. People think hospital and current … Continue reading “Ephesians 2:11-22 Commentary by Kyle Fever”

This text presents the immeasurable nature of God’s grace which has totally changed both our reality and conduct forever. Christian life is examined in terms of a “before and after” contrast resulting from divine intervention. The enactment of divine love and grace has radically altered everything about who we are and whose we are, about … Continue reading “Ephesians 2:1-10 Commentary by Richard Carlson”

What a difference a generation makes. By now it is commonly assumed that the author of Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians was not the apostle himself but perhaps a disciple writing in his name. For this reason we tend to be a little more wary of the theology we find here, simply because it does … Continue reading “Ephesians 2:1-10 Commentary by Daniel G. Deffenbaugh”