Ephesians /

Williamson, Peter S.

Ephesians / Peter S. Williamson ; Peter S. Williamson and Mary Healy, general editors.. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2009. - 217 p. : ill., photographs, maps ; 23 cm. - Catholic commentary on sacred scripture .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Outline of the letter to the Ephesians -- Proclamation of God's gracious plan of salvation in Christ. Blessing God for every spiritual blessing (1:1-14) ; A prayer to know God and to understand His gifts (1:15-23) ; Saved by grace through faith for good works (2:1-10) ; Gentiles and Jews reconciled to God and united in the Messiah (2:11-22) ; Commissioned to proclaim God's secret plan (3:1-13) ; A prayer for divinization (3:14/21) -- Exhortation to Christian conduct. Building up the church (4:1-16) ; The new self and a new way of living (4:17; 5:2) ; Children of light (5:3-20) ; Wives and husbands, Christ and the church (5:21-33) ; Children and parents, slaves and masters (6:1-9) ; A summons to spiritual battle (6:10-24).

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Catholic Church--Doctrines.


Bible.--Ephesians--Commentaries.

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