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EPHESIANS - CHRIST AND THE CHURCH
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Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
Click chart by Charles Swindoll -Note "EMPHASIS" --
Ephesians 1-3 = Doctrinal: vertical relationship with God
Ephesians 4-6 = Practical: horizontal relationship with others
SYMMETRY
OF EPHESIANS
EPHESIANS 1-3 EPHESIANS 4-6

The Root

The Fruit

Spiritual Wealth

Spiritual Walk

Christian Privilege

Christian Conduct

The Position
of the Believer

The Practice
of the Believer

God Sees
Us in Christ

World Sees
Christ in Us

Privilege

Practice

Doctrine

Duty

Doctrinal

Practical

Revelation

Responsibility

Christian
Blessings

Christian
Behavior

Belief

Behavior

Privileges
of the Believer

Responsibilities
of the Believer

Our Heritage
In Christ

Our Life
In Christ

Know your
Resources (Riches) in Christ

Live by faith in the light of your
Resources (Riches) in Christ

The Finished Work
of Christ

The Faithful Walk
of the Christian

Work
of Christ
In Us

Work
of Christ
Through Us

We
in Christ

Christ
in Us

Word
of God

Walk
of the Christian

Heavenly
Standing

Earthly
Walk

Who You Are
In Christ

Whose You Are
In Christ

Identity

Responsibility

Theology

Ethics

COMMENTARIES AND STUDY BIBLES
THAT CAN BE BORROWED

Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/contact. The resources are listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name and some include reviews of the particular resource. 

The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible : New Testament, King James Version - Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians - This is a very useful resource which always includes numerous related cross-references. It will be of aid to you preaching and teaching. 

Ephesians and Colossians in the Greek New Testament for the English reader by Wuest, Kenneth Samuel, - good word studies

New Testament commentary : exposition of Galatians [and] exposition of Ephesians by Hendriksen, William, 

James Rosscup - The works of Hendriksen on Bible books are all worth having. Here, as always, he is scholarly, detailed, and warm in his comments.

The Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1994 edition - Abridged - New Testament

Ephesians : an expositional commentary by Boice, James Montgomery

Living words in Ephesians by Detzler, Wayne A

Our riches in Christ : discovering the believer's inheritance in Ephesians by Stedman, Ray C

Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians by Lane, William L - Only 98 pages.

Becoming a people of grace : [an exposition of Ephesians] by Swindoll, Charles R (2001) 236 pages

Commentary on the Epistles to the Ephesians and the Colossians : the English text with introduction, exposition and notes - F F Bruce, E K Simpson

Cyril Barber - Colossians was the first Pauline epistle on which Bruce wrote a commentary. Now, thirty years later, he has rewritten this work and added to it entirely new studies on Philemon and Ephesians. He believes that Ephesians follows Colossians in thought and that Philemon, with its close association to Colossians, is appropriately included in this group of Paul's writings. Provocative

James Rosscup - In the opinion of the reviewer, while the portion on Ephesians is not of great help, the work on Colossians by Bruce is excellent. It is worth the time on almost every verse.

Commentary on the Epistles to the Ephesians and the Colossians : the English text with introduction, exposition and notes F F Bruce

Bible Exposition Commentary - New Testament  - Warren Wiersbe - He is always worth checking to supplement your teaching and preaching! 

Be rich (Ephesians) by Wiersbe, Warren W

What to wear to the war : studies from Ephesians 6 by Wiersbe, Warren 

Be rich : gaining the things that money can't buy : NT commentary, Ephesians by Wiersbe, Warren

Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament by Wiersbe, Warren W

Cyril Barber - This is a book of exceptional merit. Pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers will profit from its use. Wiersbe introduces each book of the NT, provides an outline, and then furnishes his readers with a chapter-by-chapter discussion of the contents. The homiletic style is a “plus.” Recommended.

With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Warren Wiersbe - 428 ratings

The Strategy of Satan - Warren Wiersbe - borrow  - Wiersbe is one of the best Christian writers of the modern era. His works are always filled with practical, memorable Biblical truth. This book can be checked out free of charge at archive.org. Below is the Table of Contents, the introduction and Chapter One (Pdf source) to give you some idea of what Wiersbe has written in this helpful little book. 

And here is a link to the entire audiobook free of charge - 2 hours, 36 minutes. You will love the reader's voice (Judge Effry)

See also in depth discussion - The Schemes of the Devil

The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians : an introduction and commentary by Foulkes, Francis (Tyndale Commentary Series)

Cyril Barber - Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1989. During the 25 years since the first edition of this study, a number of significant works have been published. In this revision Foulkes takes into consideration recent scholarship, yet without immersing the reader in scholarly debate. In the Introduction he deals with some of the most recent approaches to critical issues. Then he launches into a discussion of the text. By carefully studying the language and thought of Paul's letter, he leads the reader into a deeper understanding of the glory of God in Christ. Recommended.

Ephesians by Mitton, C. Leslie

Cyril Barber - New Century Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1981. Full of judicious comments on the text. Exhibits rare discernment in the choice of readings. Not as elaborate as M. Barth's treatment, this work nevertheless will merit the student's attention. Based on the RSV

The Communicator's Commentary by Dunnam, Maxie D (Now published as "Preacher's Commentary")

 

Exploring God's word : Bible guide to Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians by Guthrie, Donald

Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon by Martin, Ralph P (Interpretation A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching - not my favorite series of commentaries)

The interpretation of st. paul's epistles to the galatians to the ephesians and to the philippians by R.C.H. Lenski

Ephesians : a study guide commentary by Vaughan, Curtis

John Cereghin -  A simple, well-outlined interpretation; originally prepared as a study course guide for Southern Baptist church groups. Well suited for a beginning study of Ephesians.

Homilies on Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Thessalonians, Timothy, Titus, and Philemon by John Chrysostom,  

Ephesians, 1974, 308 pages. Criswell, W. A. Stresses the phrase "in Christ" (15) and the reality of predestination (27), accepts the concept of geologic ages (46), teaches a universal church (106), stresses the unity of the family of God (142), holds that "one baptism" was water baptism symbolizing Spirit baptism (184), defends the mode of baptism (190), denies baptismal regeneration (200), gives 3 interpretations of leading captivity captive (206), commends Billy Graham (219).

Ephesians : building a community in Christ : 12 studies with commentary for individuals or groups by Stott, John R. W

Ephesians by Thielman, Frank

St. Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians : - J Armitage Robinson 

Cyril Barber - One of the finest expository and exegetical studies ever written on this epistle. By all means obtain it.

Thru the bible commentary : ephesians by Mcgee, Vernon J

Ephesians : Introduction, translation, and commentary on chapters 1-3. by Barth, Markus

Ephesians / 2. Translation and commentary on chapters 4-6 by Barth, Markus

Cyril Barber -  The Anchor Bible. 2 vols. Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday and Co., 1974. †An extensive, critical exposition combining a careful blend of historical-grammatical exegesis with a down-to-earth application of the truth of the text to the condition of the church today. This is a work of real quality that expository preachers will find most helpful.

James Rosscup - Ephesians is held to be by Paul, written from prison in Rome to Gentile Christians of the church at Ephesus. Barth, Professor of New Testament at Basel, has provided a detailed and very highly contributing commentary with footnotes and also bibliographies on each section of the epistle, acquainting the serious student with scholarly work up to 1974.

The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians; an exposition by Erdman, Charles R.

Let's get moving : Ephesians by Briscoe, D. Stuart

Ephesians: A Study Guide Commentary by The Zondervan

he Descent of Christ: Eph 4:7-11 and Traditional Hebrew Imagery, 1998. xvii + 221 pp. Harris, W. Hall,.

James Rosscup - This publishes a Ph. D work at England’s University of Sheffield. Background chapters deal with Christ’s descent and Moses’ ascent to heaven as related to rabbinic and other sources on Ps. 68, then a chapter looks at the Eph. 4 passage. Harris sees Christ’s descent as between death and resurrection and offers a history of interpretations favoring some version of such a view until the 20th century when more have seen a first advent descent to the earth, or else a descent in the sense of providing gifts to the church, the second of which he favors. He sees “lower parts of the earth” as lower parts, that is the earth, and Christ as coming later to distribute gifts when He poured out the Spirit as in Acts 2:33. He seeks to relate a descent of Christ in Eph. 4 with Ps. 68:19. Those seeking thorough consideration of the Eph. 4 text in relation to Ps. 68 will find much to weigh.

Lloyd-Jones, David Martyn. Full and complete, these sermons by one of the great Bible expositors of all time adequately present the believer's resources, conflict, and reward. Important.

The Christian Warfare: An Exposition of Ephesians 6:10-13. (or here) Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1977. This very extensive exposition of four verses deals with the character and strategy of the devil and demonstrates how his attacks affect our emotional lives and, eventually, our walk with and work for the Lord.

Christian Unity. Studies in Ephesians 4:1-16

Life in the Spirit, In Marriage, Home and Work: An Exposition of Ephesians 5:18-6:9. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1975. An invaluable discussion of the biblical teaching on interpersonal relationships-within the family and on the job-with practical counsel for people in all walks of life.

Raising Children God's Way - Ephesians 6:1-4

STUDY BIBLES AND OTHER RESOURCES

Note: The first 4 resources have no time restriction and allow copy and paste function: 

(1) KJV Bible Commentary - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT. Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective. Pre-millennial.  User reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users. - 372 ratings

Very well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective   user reviews 

The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible.

(2) The King James Study Bible Second Edition 2240 pages (2013) (Thomas Nelson) General Editor - Edward Hindson with multiple contributing editors. . 3,194 ratings. Pre-millennial. See introduction on How to Use this Study Bible.

(3) NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible (formerly "The Nelson Study Bible - NKJV") by Earl D Radmacher; Ronald Barclay Allen; Wayne H House. 2345 pages. (1997, 2007). Very helpful notes. Conservative. Pre-millennial.  917 ratings

(4) The Wycliffe Bible Commentary - only the New Testament (for OT see below to borrow) - 1126 pages. (1971) Everett F Harrison - Editor of New Testament. Uses the KJV.  Strictly speaking not a study Bible, but short notes are similar. KJV text in left column, commentary notes in right column. The comments are generally verse by verse, short, conservative and to the point. Pre-millennial.

James Rosscup - The Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Old Testament Synthesis at Moody Bible Institute prepared this worthy commentary surveying Ephesians. While Martin has meaningful comments on verses usually, he is helpful on problem texts concisely (time of the Spirit sealing, 1:13; etc.). At points he states his view but leaves readers unclear as to his proof (2:8, “this”; 4:4, “one baptism,” etc.). Hoehner’s shorter work is much better in giving substance to his views in a brief commentary.

Believer's Bible Commentary - OT and NT - MacDonald, William (1995) 2480 pages. Conservative. Literal. Pithy comments. John MacArthur, says "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen." Warren Wiersbe adds "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word." 

Rosscup - This work, originally issued in 1983, is conservative and premillennial, written to help teachers, preachers and people in every walk of life with different views, explanation and application. The 2-column format runs verse by verse for the most part, usually in a helpfully knowledgeable manner, and there are several special sections such as “Prayer” in Acts and “Legalism” in Galatians. The premillennial view is evident on Acts 1:6, 3:20, Romans 11:26, Galatians 6:16, Revelation 20, etc.

The MacArthur study Bible - John MacArthur. Brief but well done notes 1,275 ratings

ESV Study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 6,004 ratings

HCSB Study Bible : Holman Christian Standard Bible - General Editor Jeremy Royal Howard (2010) 2360 pages. Conservative. Good notes. Include Holmans excellent maps. 

Life Application Study Bible: Old Testament and New Testament: New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes especially with application of texts. 4,445 ratings

The David Jeremiah Study Bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."

The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version by Morris, Henry M. Excellent notes by well known creationist. 45 ratings

Ryrie Study Bible Expanded Edition (1994) 2232 pages

Zondervan NIV Study Bible - (2011) 2570 pages  - Use this one if available as it has more notes than edition below. 

NIV Study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. This is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020. 

The Experiencing God Study Bible: the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings

NLT Study Bible (Illustration Version) 

Disciple's Study Bible: New international version 54 ratings Not that helpful for verse by verse study. Focuses on application of Christian doctrines. 10,000 annotations; doctrinal summaries, "Life Helps" section relate doctrine to everyday discipleship. 

The Living Insights Study Bible : New International Version - Charles Swindoll. Notes are good but somewhat sparse and not verse by verse.

The Apologetics Study Bible Understand Why You Believe by Norman Geisler

NIV Archaeological Study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)

"Readers who desire a more intimate knowledge of the historical context of the Bible will appreciate the NIV Archaeological Study Bible. Full of informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects from biblical times, this Bible examines the archaeological record surrounding God’s Word and brings the biblical world to life. Readers’ personal studies will be enriched as they become more informed about the empires, places, and peoples of the ancient world. Features include: • Four-color interior throughout • Bottom-of-page study notes exploring passages that speak on archaeological and cultural facts • Articles (520) covering five main categories: Archaeological Sites, Cultural and Historical Notes, Ancient Peoples and Lands, the Reliability of the Bible, and Ancient Texts and Artifacts • Approximately 500 4-color photographs interspersed throughout • Detailed book introductions that provide basic, at-a-glance information • Detailed charts on pertinent topics • In-text color maps that assist the reader in placing the action "

NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)

The Holman Illustrated Study Bible 120 ratings Includes the excellent Holman maps but otherwise of little help in serious study.

Dictionary of Biblical Imagery - free for use online with no restrictions (i.e., you do not need to borrow this book). Editors Leland Ryken, J C Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III - This is a potential treasure chest to aid your preaching and teaching as it analyzes the meaning of a host of Biblical figures of speech. Clue - use the "One-page view" which then allows you to copy and paste text. One downside is there is no index, so you need to search 3291 pages for entries which are alphabetical. 

Dictionary of Paul and his letters   180 ratings IVP Series

The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters is a one-of-a-kind reference work. Following the format of its highly successful companion volume, the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, this Dictionary is designed to bring students, teachers, ministers and laypeople abreast of the established conclusions and significant recent developments in Pauline scholarship. No other single reference work presents as much information focused exclusively on Pauline theology, literature, background and scholarship. In a field that recently has undergone significant shifts in perspective, the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters offers a summa of Paul and Pauline studies. In-depth articles focus on individual theological themes (such as law, resurrection and Son of God), broad theological topics (such as Christology, eschatology and the death of Christ), methods of interpretation (such as rhetorical criticism and social-scientific approaches), background topics (such as apocalypticism, Hellenism and Qumran) and various other subjects specifically related to the scholarly study of Pauline theology and literature (such as early catholicism, the center of Paul's theology, and Paul and his interpreters since F. C. Baur). Separate articles are also devoted to each of the Pauline letters to hermeneutics and to preaching Paul today.

New Bible Commentary - Barry G Webb authored Judges. (1994) See user reviews

Compact Bible commentary by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages.  424 ratings Multiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. The comments are brief but meaty and can really help your study through a given book. A sleeper in my opinion. 

NIV Celebrate Recovery Study Bible

Daily Study Bible for Women : New Living Translation

The Woman's Study Bible : the New King James Version

The Study Bible for women : Holman Christian Standard Bible

Daily Study Bible for Men : New Living Translation

NIV topical Study Bible : New International Version

The Hebrew-Greek key study Bible : New American standard study by Strong, James, 1822-1894; Zodhiates, Spiros

The New Inductive Study Bible : updated New American Standard Bible

Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews.

The Shaw pocket Bible handbook - Editor - Walter Elwell (1984) 408 pages.

"This hardback is small in size but packed full of content: Brief summaries of every book of the bible, cultural, archaeological and historical info, word definitions, pictures, maps and charts." Worth checking! 

J.Sidlow Baxter: Explore The Book -  Vol. 6 Acts to Revelation

WORD STUDY RESOURCES

The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament by Zodhiates, Spiros - This is my "go to" resource for Greek word studies. One on the best lexicons for laymen. Highly Recommended for Greek Word Studies to aid your interpretation of a passage. 

Analytical Lexicon of the Greek New Testament by Friberg, Timothy. Shorter definitions than Zodhiates but does an excellent job in summarizing the various nuances of a specific Greek word. One of my favorites.

Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament by Gingrich, F. Wilbur. Similar to Friberg but shorter definitions. Gingrich however gives more Scriptures for each nuance, whereas Friberg generally gives only one representative Scripture. 

The New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the Greek New Testament by Rogers, Cleon - This book is a gold mine of little gems on individual Greek words in any NT passage you are studying. If you have time it is always worth checking out! I use it in my Greek word studies all the time. 

Word meanings in the New Testament - Matthew-Revelation by Ralph Earle. Strictly speaking this is not a lexicon, but it offers insights on select words in a verse by verse format (but not every verse is included in the analysis). This resource is worth checking if you have time as it can occasionally give some wonderful insights on a specific Greek word. 

New Testament Words - William Barclay - 59 ratings very interesting resource - covers about 70 NT Greek words in Barclay's unique style. On page 289 there is a helpful index of English words with the corresponding Greek word, in turn followed by the places Barclay described them in New Testament Words 

Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament : based on semantic domains - Louw Nida. Brief but nice definitions. Not easy to use - you need to know some Greek. Classifies Greek words into 93 "semantic domains" (see list on page XXV) and if you can categorize the word you are looking for in one of the domains, it can help find the specific word you are interested in. 

Kittel's Theological Dictionary of the New Testament : abridged in one volume (TDNT) - Classic ("Little Kittel") work summarizing the 10 volume set by Kittel. For most of us the abridged definition is "more than enough!" 

A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament, and other early Christian literature (BDAG); by Bauer, Walter, More detailed definitions but need to know Greek. Zodhiates and Friberg are much easier to use. 

Liddell and Scott's Greek-English lexicon, abridged : the little Liddell by Liddell, Henry George. The abridged version. You need to know Greek to use.

Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old Testament and New Testament Words - pdf. The old standby. You can also borrow Vine's complete expository dictionary of Old and New Testament words

New Testament Words in Today's Language by Detzler, Wayne A - Wonderful resource to supplement word studies.  3 ratings THIS IS A SLEEPER! 

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CHRIS BENFIELD - Sermon

JOHANN BENGEL

JOSEPH BENSON

BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR

BRIAN BILL

J M BOICE

JIM BOMKAMP - Calvary Chapel

JOHN BUNYAN

WILLIAM BURKITT

JOHN CALVIN

CAMBRIDGE BIBLE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES - H C G Moule

CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT - J O F Murray

ALAN CARR

RICH CATHERS

LEWIS SPERRY CHAFER

VINCENT CHEUNG

GEORGE CLARKE

STEVEN COLE

THOMAS CONSTABLE

W A CRISWELL - classic Southern Baptist

R W DALE

RON DANIEL

Click the sermon index for Ephesians to access the individual messages listed below...

  • Ephesians 3:1-13 Prisoners Of God's Will; The Church Educates The Heavenlies
  • Ephesians 3:14-21 The Power Of The Spirit

J N DARBY

DEFENDER'S STUDY BIBLE

BOB DEFFINBAUGH

WARREN DOUD- most comments are followed by topical studies

J LIGON DUNCAN

JOHN EADIE

JONATHAN EDWARDS

EASY ENGLISH

CHARLES ELLICOTT - editor, Alfred Barry author

THEODORE EPP

EXPLORE THE BIBLE

EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE - G G Findlay

EXPOSITOR'S GREEK TESTAMENT

DON FORTNER Sermons 

A C GAEBELEIN

F W GRANT

OLIVER GREENE

SIGURD GRINDHEIM

DAVID GUZIK

JAMES HASTINGS - Great Text of the Bible - in depth

CHARLES HODGE - #4 rated commentary on Ephesians

Ligonier.org - Charles Hodge was not only one of the Reformed church’s greatest theologians, he was also an outstanding exegete. His classic commentary on Ephesians is still worth reading today.

F B HOLE

HOMILETICS - from Pulpit Commentary

DAVID HOLWICK - frequent illustrations

INTERNATIONAL CRITICAL NEW TESTAMENT COMMENTARY - T K Abbott, 1909

HARRY A IRONSIDE- "In the Heavenlies" - one of his best works

JAMIESON, FAUSSET & BROWN

S LEWIS JOHNSON (biographical sketch)

WILLIAM KELLY

PAUL KRETZMANN

LANGE'S COMMENTARY

HENRY LAW

DAVID LEGGE

MARTYN LLOYD-JONES

W HAROLD MARK

JOHN MACARTHUR

ALEXANDER MACLAREN

BRYN MACPHAIL

P G MATTHEW

J VERNON MCGEE - Thru the Bible Mp3's

F B MEYER

HEINRICH A W MEYER - Critical and Exegetical Commentary

MONERGISM - Mp3's with number of sermons in parenthesis

H C G MOULE - Expository Readings - click "Front Cover" to go to nearest page denoted below

PHIL NEWTON - well done

NET BIBLE NOTES

JAMES NISBET - Church Pulpit Commentary

OUR DAILY BREAD - devotional illustrations

JOHN OWEN

JOSEPH PARKER - People's Bible Commentary

PASTOR LIFE - sermons

RUTH PAXSON

A W PINK

JOHN PIPER

MATTHEW POOLE

PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY

RAY PRITCHARD

PULPIT COMMENTARY

REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE - notes

WILLIAM B RILEY(1919)

A T ROBERTSON

JAMES ROSSCUP

J C RYLE

S D F SALMOND

ROB SALVATO - Calvary Chapel

RAYMOND SAXE - short sermon notes

  • Ephesians 3:1-6 (pdf)
  • Ephesians 3:7-8 (pdf)
  • Ephesians 3:8-12 (pdf)
  • Ephesians 3:14-17 (pdf)

SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY

SERMONS BY VERSE - older sermons but still excellent

CHARLES SIMEON

  • Ephesians 3:8 - Richness and Fulness of the Gospel - includes sermons below
  • Ephesians 3:10 Angels Made Wiser by the Gospel
  • Ephesians 3:14-19 Prayer the Means of the Richest Blessings
  • Ephesians 3:18,19 - The Excellency and Glory of the Gospel
  • Ephesians 3:20, 21 God's Power to Bless People

CHUCK SMITH

HAMILTON SMITH

C H SPURGEON

RAY STEDMAN

JOHN STEVENSON

SAM STORMS

DAVID STRAIN - First Presbyterian, Jacksonsville, Miss

LEHMAN STRAUSS

LOUIS TALBOT (1937)

THIRD MILLENNIUM

GEOFF THOMAS

DAVID THOMPSON - SERMONS

TODAY IN THE WORD - Moody Bible

W LEON TUCKER - "WITH HIM" (1917) - very interesting resource!

BOB UTLEY

MARVIN VINCENT

CHRIS VOGEL

B F WESTCOTT - 1906, helps to know Greek

DANIEL WHEDON

WALTER WILSON

WALTER WRIGHT

SERMONS BY VERSE - Older expositions

Benefit of Trial W. M. Taylor, D. D. Ephesians 3:1
Christ's Prisoners   Ephesians 3:1
Persecution for the Gospel Paul Bayne. Ephesians 3:1
Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity Paul's Care and Prayer for the Church Martin Luther Ephesians 3:1
St A. F. Muir, M. A. Ephesians 3:1
St. Paul a Sufferer for the Gentiles J. Pulsford. Ephesians 3:1
Suffering a Stimulus Dr. Talmage. Ephesians 3:1
Suffering in God's Cause J. Fergusson. Ephesians 3:1
The Prisoner of Christ Jesus W.F. Adeny Ephesians 3:1
The Prisoner of Jesus Christ T. Croskery Ephesians 3:1
Aspects of the True Gospel Ministry D. Thomas Ephesians 3:1-13
Paul's Apostleship to the Gentiles: Introduction R. Finlayson Ephesians 3:1-13
The Death of the Tribal Spirit R.M. Edgar Ephesians 3:1-13
God's Dispensation of Grace Paul Bayne. Ephesians 3:2
The Dispensation of Grace W. Graham, D. D. Ephesians 3:2
Dispensational Privileges of the Gentiles T. Croskery Ephesians 3:2-5
Accepting the Mysteries of God G. Swinnock. Ephesians 3:3
Few Words C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:3
Revelation F. W. Robertson, M. A. Ephesians 3:3
Revelation of God's Mystery Paul Bayne. Ephesians 3:3
The Gospel a Revelation J. B. Walker. Ephesians 3:3
Christ Partially Revealed to the Prophets Pasteur Hirsch. Ephesians 3:4-6
Deep Spiritual Knowledge is Conditional C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:4-6
Need of Divine Revelation Biblical Treasury Ephesians 3:4-6
Progressive Revelation Paul Bayne. Ephesians 3:4-6
Scripture Reading Paul Bayne. Ephesians 3:4-6
Sharing the Privileges C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:4-6
Spiritual Insight Horace Bushnell, D. D. Ephesians 3:4-6
The Gospel Inheritance Paul Bayne. Ephesians 3:4-6
The Holy Spirit and Preaching T. L. Cuyler, D. D. Ephesians 3:4-6
The Reserve of God J. Pulsford. Ephesians 3:4-6
The Reserve of God in Relation to His Grace A. F. Muir, M. A. Ephesians 3:4-6
The Union of Jews and Believing Gentiles in Christ E. White. Ephesians 3:4-6
A True Minister W. Baxendale. Ephesians 3:7
All Gifts Come from God Frederick Crowest. Ephesians 3:7
Gifts Differ W. Baxendale. Ephesians 3:7
The Christian's Personal Duty Towards the Gospel Bishop Reynolds. Ephesians 3:7
The Ministerial Gift Paul Bayne.

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Christ Above All Praise Foster's Cyclopaedia Ephesians 3:8
Christ's Riches W. Graham, D. D. Ephesians 3:8
Christ's Unsearchable Riches A. F. Mitchell, D. D. Ephesians 3:8
Christ's Unsearchable Riches R. J. McGhee, M. A. Ephesians 3:8
Further Riches in Christ   Ephesians 3:8
Great Saints are Lowly C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:8
Humility of a Minister   Ephesians 3:8
Humility of Greatness   Ephesians 3:8
Less than the Least of All Saints W.F. Adeny Ephesians 3:8
Ministerial Humility and Zeal Paul Bayne. Ephesians 3:8
Our Spiritual Treasury J. Eadie, D. D. Ephesians 3:8
Paul's Humility and Zeal a Pattern for Christians W. Jay. Ephesians 3:8
Preaching the Unsearchable Riches of Christ J. Burns, D. D. Ephesians 3:8
Self-Knowledge Humiliates C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:8
St. Paul's Lowly Estimate of Himself C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:8
The Apostle and His Ministry J. Lathrop, D. D. Ephesians 3:8
The Gospel Message J. Stratten. Ephesians 3:8
The Grace Given to Paul R. W. Dale, LL. D. Ephesians 3:8
The Humility of St. Paul C. Bradley, M. A. Ephesians 3:8
The Ministry and Message of St. Paul F. Dobbin, M. A. Ephesians 3:8
The Ministry of the Apostle Paul A. S. Patterson. Ephesians 3:8
The Missionary Calling Bishop E. Steere. Ephesians 3:8
The Riches Implied in the Methods by Which Christ Brings Us to Enjoy Salvation J. Benson. Ephesians 3:8
The Riches of Christ W. Ormiston, D. D. Ephesians 3:8
The Riches of Christ's Redeeming Acts J. Benson. Ephesians 3:8
The Riches of Christ's Saving Benefits J. Benson. Ephesians 3:8
The Riches of the Gospel of Christ R. J. McGhee, M. A. Ephesians 3:8
The Subject and Spirit of the Christian Ministry W. Ormiston, D. D. Ephesians 3:8
The True Riches E. Blencowe, M. A. Ephesians 3:8
The Unsearchable Riches of Christ C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:8
The Unsearchable Riches of Christ S. Martin, D. D. Ephesians 3:8
The Unsearchable Riches of Christ J. Slade, M. A. Ephesians 3:8
The Unsearchable Riches of Christ T. Raffles, D. D. Ephesians 3:8
The Unsearchable Riches of Christ F. Tucker, B. A. Ephesians 3:8
The Unsearchable Riches of Christ A. Barry, D. D. Ephesians 3:8
The Unsearchable Riches of Christ W.F. Adeny Ephesians 3:8
Unsearchable Riches Bishop Ryle. Ephesians 3:8
Unsearchable Riches John Trapp. Ephesians 3:8
Unsearchable Riches for Men of All Nations J. Pulsford. Ephesians 3:8
Unsearchable Riches Offered to the Gentiles J. Mackay, B. D. Ephesians 3:8
Variety of Riches J. Pulsford. Ephesians 3:8
Wealth in Christ E. Aston. Ephesians 3:8
Creation not Hitherto Complete J. Pulsford. Ephesians 3:9
God the Creator   Ephesians 3:9
Teaching is the Church's Duty W. Graham, D. D. Ephesians 3:9
We Must Make Known the Gospel C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:9
The Manifold Wisdom of God W.F. Adeny Ephesians 3:10
Angelic Studies C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:10-11
Angels -- Scholars of the Kingdom of Christ J. Pulsford. Ephesians 3:10-11
Example of God's Manifold Wisdom and Power Clarke. Ephesians 3:10-11
God Manifests Himself Dr. Talmage. Ephesians 3:10-11
God's Purpose in the Ultimate Revelation of His Grace A. F. Muir, M. A. Ephesians 3:10-11
Manifold Wisdom J. Gilmour, M. A. Ephesians 3:10-11
The Church the Means of Angelic Enlightenment T. Croskery Ephesians 3:10, 11
The Noblest Exhibition C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:10-11
The Purpose of Redemption N. Emmons, D. D. Ephesians 3:10-11
The Pursuit of Wisdom H. R. Haweis, M. A. Ephesians 3:10-11
The Reciprocal Duties of Church Members J. Burnet. Ephesians 3:10-11
The Teaching of Angels by the Church H. Melvill, B. D. Ephesians 3:10-11
Twilight Ages Changed to Sunlight E. Bersier, D. D. Ephesians 3:10-11
Christian Boldness W.F. Adeny Ephesians 3:12
The New Spirit of a Approach to God T. Croskery Ephesians 3:12
Access by Christ Paul Bayne. Ephesians 3:12-13
Access to God Through Christ J. Lathrop, D. D. Ephesians 3:12-13
Access with Confidence C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:12-13
Boldness of Access Ralph Erskine. Ephesians 3:12-13
Confidence Towards God Realized in Christ A. F. Muir, M. A. Ephesians 3:12-13
Filial Boldness, Through Christ, in Approaching the Father W. Jay. Ephesians 3:12-13
Freedom of Access to God The Pulpit Ephesians 3:12-13
The Christian Longs for Fellowship with God J. Munro. Ephesians 3:12-13
The Mediation of Christ a Motive to Confidence in Prayer R. South, D. D. Ephesians 3:12-13
Exhortation to Steadfastness Paul Bayne. Ephesians 3:13
Joy Through Tribulation Biblical Treasury Ephesians 3:13
Tribulation, the Church's Glory J. H. M. D'Aubigne, D. D. Ephesians 3:13
Tribulations of the Believer J. G. Pilkington. Ephesians 3:13
Strength and Indwelling W. H. Griffith Thomas Ephesians 3:14
The Universal Fatherhood of God W.F. Adeny Ephesians 3:14
A Prayer on Behalf of the Ephesian Christians R. Finlayson Ephesians 3:14-19
Intercessory Prayer D. Thomas Ephesians 3:14-19
The Great Mystery of the Love of Christ W.F. Adeny Ephesians 3:14-19
A Pattern of Prayer Canon Vernon Hutton. Ephesians 3:14-21
An Ascending Prayer A. G. Brown. Ephesians 3:14-21
Christian Prayer G. Brooks. Ephesians 3:14-21
Kneeling   Ephesians 3:14-21
Kneeling in Prayer   Ephesians 3:14-21
Paul's Prayer for the Ephesian Christians J. C. Brown, LL. D. Ephesians 3:14-21
Prayer a Self-Revelation A. G. Brown. Ephesians 3:14-21
St. Paul's Example as to Prayer Paul Bayne. Ephesians 3:14-21
St. Paul's Prayer for Gentile Christians A. F. Muir, M. A. Ephesians 3:14-21
The Christian Brotherhood - Paul's Second Prayer R.M. Edgar Ephesians 3:14-21
The Christian Temple: its Material and Magnitude A. J. Parry. Ephesians 3:14-21
The Ladder of Prayer C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:14-21
The Top of the Ladder C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:14-21
Family Relationship J. Pulsford. Ephesians 3:15
Glorification Dr. Jarbo. Ephesians 3:15
Home Relations -- What is Home Dean Vaughan. Ephesians 3:15
No Part in the Family C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:15
One Family in Heaven and Earth A. Raleigh, D. D. Ephesians 3:15
Paternal Government J. Pulsford. Ephesians 3:15
Saints in Heaven and Earth One Family C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:15
The Christian Brotherhood of Man E. L. Hull, B. A. Ephesians 3:15
The Christian Church a Family F. W. Robertson, M. A. Ephesians 3:15
The Christian Family E. Henderson. Ephesians 3:15
The Christian Family Dr. Thomas. Ephesians 3:15
The Christian Family W. Graham, D. D. Ephesians 3:15
The Communion of Saints H. J. Wilmot-Buxton, M. A. Ephesians 3:15
The Divine Family J. Burns, D. D. Ephesians 3:15
The Divine Family W. Anderson, LL. D. Ephesians 3:15
The Family Bond Gibbon. Ephesians 3:15
The Family in Heaven and Earth J. Lathrop, D. D. Ephesians 3:15
The Family in Heaven and Earth A. K. H. Boyd, D. D. Ephesians 3:15
The Family in Heaven and in Earth T. Croskery Ephesians 3:15
The Father and the Family B. H. McKim, D. D. Ephesians 3:15
The Royal Family C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:15
The Source of Fatherhood J. Pulsford. Ephesians 3:15
The Unity of Heaven and Earth in God R. W. Dale, LL. D. Ephesians 3:15
The Unity of the Family of God Hugh Stowell, M. A. Ephesians 3:15
the Whole Family' Alexander Maclaren Ephesians 3:15
The Whole Family in Heaven J. C. Innes, Ph. D. Ephesians 3:15
The Whole Family in Heaven   Ephesians 3:15
The Whole Family in Heaven and Earth J. Parsons. Ephesians 3:15
The Whole Family on Earth G. Brooks. Ephesians 3:15
A Prayer for Spiritual Strength T. Croskery Ephesians 3:16
Christian Strength G. Brooks. Ephesians 3:16
Spiritual Strength R. S. Candlish, D. D. Ephesians 3:16
Spiritual Weakness Prejudicial American. Ephesians 3:16
Strength by Feeding Upon Christ C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:16
Strength of Character J. Vaughan, M. A. Ephesians 3:16
Strength Through the Spirit T. L. Cuyler, D. D. Ephesians 3:16
Strengthened with Might A. Maclaren, D. D. Ephesians 3:16
The Inner Man A. Raleigh, D. D. Ephesians 3:16
The Measure of God's Power J. H. Rogers, M. A. Ephesians 3:16
The Spirit's Gift of Strength A. F. Muir, M. A. Ephesians 3:16
The Strengthening of the Inner Man J. E. Gibbert. Ephesians 3:16
The Wealth of God -- Rich in Glory F. Ferguson, D. D. Ephesians 3:16
Vigorous Spiritual Life R. W. Dale, LL. D. Ephesians 3:16
Christ Dwelling in the Heart James Culross, D. D. Ephesians 3:17
Christ Dwelling in the Heart H. Foster, M. A. Ephesians 3:17
Christ Dwelling in the Heart   Ephesians 3:17
Christ in the Heart James Culross, D. D. Ephesians 3:17
Christ in the Heart   Ephesians 3:17
Christ Inhabiting the Moral Nature of Man J. A. Fullerton. Ephesians 3:17
Inward Religion New Handbook of Illustration Ephesians 3:17
Love to Christ R. Wardlaw, D. D. Ephesians 3:17
Love, the Result of Christ's Indwelling A. Maclaren, D. D. Ephesians 3:17
Root Religion J. Stoughton. Ephesians 3:17
Rooted and Grounded C. Girdlestone, M. A. Ephesians 3:17
Rooted and Grounded in Love J. Vaughan, M. A. Ephesians 3:17
Rooted and Grounded in Love G. Brooks. Ephesians 3:17
Rooted and Grounded in Love Capel Molyneux, B. A. Ephesians 3:17
Rooted in Christ C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:17
Rooted in Love Newman Hall, LL. B. Ephesians 3:17
Rooted in Love W. Arnot, D. D. Ephesians 3:17
The Heart a Temple Chas. S. Robinson, D. D. Ephesians 3:17
The Indwelling Christ A. Maclaren, D. D. Ephesians 3:17
The Indwelling of Christ in Believers T. Croskery Ephesians 3:17
The Indwelling of Christ in His People G. Brooks. Ephesians 3:17
The Real Presence W.F. Adeny Ephesians 3:17
The Relation of Love to Knowledge C. Girdlestone, M. A. Ephesians 3:17
The Substance of Christianity H. W. Beecher. Ephesians 3:17
The Three Advents E. H. Chapin, D. D. Ephesians 3:17
True Knowledge of God H. W. Beecher. Ephesians 3:17
Among the Heights of Divine Love C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:18
Comprehending Christ's Love T. B. Baker. Ephesians 3:18
Comprehension of God's Immeasurable Love E. White. Ephesians 3:18
Heavenly Geometry C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:18
Love Unknowable and Known Alexander Maclaren Ephesians 3:18
Love, the Root and Foundation of Spiritual Knowledge T. Croskery Ephesians 3:18
Measuring the Immeasurable C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:18
Spiritual Perception J. Pulsford. Ephesians 3:18
The Knowledge of Our Ignorance C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:18
The Measure of the Cross Charles Kingsley Ephesians 3:18
The Paradox of Love's Measure A. Maclaren, D. D. Ephesians 3:18
The Vastness of the Divine Love Newman Halt, LL. B. Ephesians 3:18
The Comprehension of the Love of Christ T. Croskery Ephesians 3:18, 19
A Paradox P. F. J. Pearce. Ephesians 3:19
All Shall be Filled Cawdray. Ephesians 3:19
Christ's Love H. Macmillan, D. D. Ephesians 3:19
Christ's Love, Known and Unknown G. Brooks. Ephesians 3:19
Christ's Transcendent Love E. Johnson, M. A. Ephesians 3:19
Different Capacities Bowden. Ephesians 3:19
Filled with All the Fulness of God J. Fergusson. Ephesians 3:19
Filled with God's Fulness G. Brooks. Ephesians 3:19
Knowing the Love of Christ T. Dale, M. A. Ephesians 3:19
Past Knowledge H. J. Wilmot-Buxton, M. A. Ephesians 3:19
St. Paul's Wonderful Prayer M. Simpson, D. D. Ephesians 3:19
The Climax of All Prayer Alexander Maclaren Ephesians 3:19
The Fulness of God S. Martin, D. D. Ephesians 3:19
The Fulness of God R. W. Dale, LL. D. Ephesians 3:19
The Fulness of God T. Guthrie, D. D. Ephesians 3:19
The Knowledge of Christ's Love C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:19
The Knowledge of the Love of Christ Accessible to All R. W. Dale, LL. D. Ephesians 3:19
The Love of Christ R. W. Hamilton. Ephesians 3:19
The Love of Christ John Trapp. Ephesians 3:19
The Love of Christ C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:19
The Love of Christ W. Jay. Ephesians 3:19
The Love of Christ Known and Beyond Knowledge D. Curry, D. D. Ephesians 3:19
The Love of Christ, How Known by Christians R. Hall, M. A. Ephesians 3:19
The Love of God McLaurin. Ephesians 3:19
The Paradox of Christ's Love A. F. Muir, M. A. Ephesians 3:19
The Surpassing Love of Christ J. Flavel. Ephesians 3:19
The Unfathomable Love of Christ D. V. Phillips. Ephesians 3:19
The Unsearchable Study T. J. Judkin, M. A. Ephesians 3:19
Varied Happiness in Heaven H. G. Salter. Ephesians 3:19
What is that Fulness of God Every True Christian Ought to Pray and Strive to be Filled With V. Alsop, M. A. Ephesians 3:19
A Great Doxology T. Croskery Ephesians 3:20, 21
Abundance T. Guthrie, D. D. Ephesians 3:20-21
Abundant Answer to Prayer   Ephesians 3:20-21
An Omnipotent Helper W. Lamson, D. D. Ephesians 3:20-21
Christ More than Satisfies C. H. Spurgeon. Ephesians 3:20-21
Distrusting God's Sufficiency H. W. Beecher. Ephesians 3:20-21
Divine Ability for Human Necessity J. J. Wray. Ephesians 3:20-21
Doxology R. Finlayson Ephesians 3:20, 21
Exultant Praise D. Thomas Ephesians 3:20, 21
God's Ability J. Parker, D. D. Ephesians 3:20-21
God's Grace Inexhaustible J. Caird, D. D. Ephesians 3:20-21
Grace Abounding H. W. Beecher. Ephesians 3:20-21
Latent Power T. Guthrie, D. D. Ephesians 3:20-21
Measureless Power and Endless Glory A. Maclaren, D. D. Ephesians 3:20-21
Men Do not Avail Themselves of the Riches of God's Grace H. W. Beecher. Ephesians 3:20-21
Never be Afraid of Expecting a Great Thing from God P. B. Power, M. A. Ephesians 3:20-21
The Inworking Power J. J. Wray. Ephesians 3:20-21
The Work of the Spirit Bishop Samuel Wilberforce. Ephesians 3:20-21
Unknown Riches of Grace T. Guthrie, D. D. Ephesians 3:20-21
Unmeasured Bounty   Ephesians 3:20-21
Glory is God's Alone Archbishop Seeker. Ephesians 3:21
Glory to God Though Jesus Christ H. J. Hastings, M. A. Ephesians 3:21
God Glorified in Christ W. Baxendale. Ephesians 3:21
God's All-Sufficiency and Glory J. Lathrop, D. D. Ephesians 3:21
God's Glory Eternal Plutarch. Ephesians 3:21
How God is Glorified Arminius. Ephesians 3:21
The Glory of God T. Adams, D. D. Ephesians 3:21

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