An exposition of Ephesians 4:11-13 to determine the author's meaning of perfecting the saints for the work of the ministry /by Joseph Estes, Jr.
- 1986.
- ii, 169 leaves, bound : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Typescript. Chapter I. Introduction Chapter II. Literary Synopsis Chapter III. Word Studies Chapter IV. Conclusion with Implications for the Contemporary Church
Historical Background -- The City of Ephesus -- Church of Ephesus -- Paul in Prison -- Epistolary Background -- Authorship -- Destination -- Purpose -- Theme -- Date. Literary Relationships -- Antecedent Context -- Analysis of Eph. 4:11-13 -- Subsequent Context (Eph 4:14-32) -- Reasons for Arrangement -- Effects on Interpretation. Apostles (4:11) -- Prophets (4:11) -- Evangelists (4:11) -- Pastors (4:11) -- Teachers (4:11) -- Perfecting (4:12) -- Saints (4:12) -- Work (4:12) -- Ministry (4:12) -- Edifying (4:12) -- Body (4:12) -- Unity (4:12) -- Faith (4:13) -- Knowledge (4:13) -- Son of God (4:13) -- Perfect (4:13). Process -- Result.
Columbia Graduate School of Bible and Missions--Dissertations.
Bible.--N.T.--Ephesians IV, 11-13--Criticism, interpretation, etc.