Ephesians

Bryan Chapell

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© 2009 by Bryan Chapell

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Italics within Scripture quotations indicate emphasis added.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Chapell, Bryan.

Ephesians / Bryan Chapell.

p. cm.—(Reformed expository commentary)

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN 978-1-59638-016-5 (cloth)

1. Bible. N.T. Ephesians—Commentaries. I. Title.

BS2695.53.C43 2009

227′.507—dc22

2009017034

Reformed Expository Commentary

A Series

Series Editors

Richard D. Phillips

Philip Graham Ryken

Testament Editors

Iain M. Duguid, Old Testament

Daniel M. Doriani, New Testament

Contents

Series Introduction

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Author, Setting, and Themes

1. Our Calling (1:1–2)

2. The Father’s Purpose (1:3–6)

3. The Son’s Mission (1:7–10)

4. The Spirit’s Assurance (1:11–14)

5. The Church Triumphant (1:15–23)

6. The Gift of God (2:1–10)

7. Identity Found (2:11–13)

8. Breaking Down Barriers (2:14–18)

9. Built Tough, Built Together (2:19–22)

10. Counterfeit Callings Exposed (3:1–13)

11. The Prevailing Power of a Supreme Love (3:14–19)

12. He Is Able (3:20–21)

13. Owner’s Manual for the Church (4:1–16)

14. The Life of Lizards and Stallions (4:17–24)

15. Witness of Grace (4:25–32)

16. The Smell of Jesus (5:1–7)

17. The Light Bearers (5:8–21)

18. The Sacrificial Head (5:21–33)

19. The Submissive Wife (5:22–33)

20. The Godly Household (6:1–9)

21. The Armor of Faith (6:10–24)

Index of Scripture

Index of Subjects and Names