Ephesians /Frank Thielman.
- Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, (c)2010.
- xxi, 520 pages : map ; 24 cm.
- Baker exegetical commentary on the New Testament .
Introduction to Ephesians -- Prescript and greeting (1:1-2) -- Blessing God who has blessed his people in Christ (1:3-14) -- Thanksgiving for conversion and intercession for understanding (1:15-23) -- From children of wrath to new creation (2:1-10) -- From existence without God to membership in the people of God (2:11-22) -- Paul's divinely given task and his suffering for the Gentiles (3:1-13) -- Paul prays for his readers' inner strength and praises the God who can give it (3:14-21) -- The growth of the church toward unity and maturity (4:1-16) -- A reminder of how to live as new human beings (4:17-5:2) -- Avoiding and transforming the deeds of darkness (5:3-14) -- Wise conduct within the household (5:15-6:9) -- Standing against the strategies of the devil (6:10-20) -- A concluding commendation and a final prayer-wish (6:21-24).
Noted New Testament scholar Frank Thielman offers a substantive yet accessible commentary on Ephesians in this latest addition to the award-winning BECNT series. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, this beautifully written commentary leads readers through all aspects of the book of Ephesians --