The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:1-13
DIGRESSION ON THE ADMISSION OF THE GENTILES TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD . read more
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Spence, H. D. M., etc.
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:1-13
God's purpose as to the Gentiles. This passage a parenthesis after Ephesians 3:1 —a reference to Paul's personal history. It contains the explanation of his whole career, the secret of his wonderful zeal. Why was he a prisoner? Generally, for the Gentiles. Why for them? Because the Divine purpose regarding them had been revealed to him, and through him to the world, and the enmity of the Jews to that purpose had brought Paul into captivity. Looking at the passage as a whole, it may show... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:1-13
The death of the tribal spirit. The apostle, having stated the unity between Jews and Gentiles in the one spiritual temple, proceeds in this parenthesis to state the aspect of the gospel which is thus presented. It amounts, in fact, to the death of the tribal feeling, and to the encouragement of that broad cosmopolitanism which has been fostered by the Christian system. Paul, of course, rejoiced in his Jewish origin and in all the privileges which he had thus inherited. But since his... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:1-13
Paul's apostleship to the Gentiles: introduction. The apostle has it in his mind to pray for the Ephesian Christians. There is a twofold ground upon which he proceeds. 1. What has been said about them . "For this cause." He has described them in three ways as incorporated in the Church. His last statement pointed to their being built in . They were, therefore, objects for intercession, such as their heathen ancestors had not been. 2. His relation to them . He did not... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:1-13
Aspects of the true gospel ministry. "For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, if ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: how that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and. prophets by the Spirit; that the Gentiles should be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:10-11
The Church the means of angelic enlightenment. The Divine purpose in the dispensation already described was to make known to the angels the manifold wisdom of God. I. THE ANGELS RECEIVE INSTRUCTION THROUGH THE CHURCH . This implies: 1. That the angels are not omniscient, for they have something still to learn. 2. That the angels are in communication with the Church on earth as well as in heaven. They rejoice over the conversion of sinners; they minister to those... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:11
According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord. The apostle is ever anxious that we should connect these operations, of God with the profundity, deliberation, and awfulness of an eternal decree, and that we should thus contrast them in our minds with many even of the most important works of man which are often determined, on his part, by a passing event or other trivial cause. The verb in this clause is ἐποίησε , which he made, and it has been debated whether... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:12
In whom we have our boldness and access. παῤῥησία literally means "boldness" or "freedom of speech ," but is used here in a more ample sense for want of restraint, ease of feeling, comfortable self-possession, in our access to God. Contrast with Adam hiding himself among the trees of the garden, and the lost calling on the mountains to fall on them, and the rocks to cover them. The "we" in this verse includes both Jews and Gentiles. The "access," or introduction (see Ephesians 2:18... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:12
The new spirit of a approach to God. As the effect of the work of redemption, we stand in a new relation to God, which entitles us to a continuous access to him, free, unrestricted, and confiding. 1. WE HAVE BOLDNESS AND ACCESS TO GOD . There is an open, intrepid speaking which springs from a mind confident in itself and strong in the justice of the cause it espouses; but the freedom of speech here referred to is based upon a true appreciation of our relation to Christ... read more
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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 3:13
Verse 13 13.Wherefore I desire. His reason for alluding formerly to his imprisonment is now manifest. It was to prevent them from being discouraged when they heard of his persecution. (134) O heroic breast, which drew from a prison, and from death itself, comfort to those who were not in danger! He says that, he endured tribulations for the Ephesians, because they tended to promote the edification of all the godly. How powerfully is the faith of the people confirmed, when a pastor does not... read more