Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon,9780804231398

Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon

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ISBN13: 9780804231398
ISBN10: 0804231397
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 1992-02-01
Publisher(s): Westminster John Knox Pr
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Summary

In his commentary, Ralph Martin singles out two themes that are high on today's agenda of theological and practical inquiry and planning. These themes are the cosmic dimensions of Christological teaching and the role of the church as God's locus and agent of reconciliation. In this examination, the author allows Paul's voice to be heard again on these important themes.Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.

Table of Contents

EPHESIANS
INTRODUCTION 1(80)
An Epistle for Today
1(2)
The Purpose, Occasion, and Background of the Latter
3(3)
Central Ideas of the Letter
6(3)
Outline of the Epistle to the Ephesians
9(2)
COMMENTARY
Praise and Thanks in the Light of the Church's Salvation Ephesians1:1-23
11(13)
Address and Greeting
11(2)
The Purpose of God in Eternity and Time
13(7)
The Father's Choice
16(1)
Christ's Achievement
17(2)
God at Work in Human Lives
19(1)
Intercession for the Churches
20(4)
The Church's Story---Past, Present, and Future Ephesians2:1-10
24(6)
Humanity Outside Christ
25(2)
Humanity in Christ
27(1)
What it Means to Be a Christian
28(2)
The Unity of the Church Ephesians2:11-22
30(9)
The Gentiles Before and After Christ's Coming
32(2)
Jews and Gentiles Are Now One Body in Christ
34(3)
The One Church on the One Foundation
37(2)
Paul's Apostolate and His Prayer for the Church Ephesians 3:1-21
39(6)
Paul's Calling and How He Understood It
40(2)
Paul's Calling and How He Fulfilled It
42(2)
Paul's Prayer for the Church
44(1)
The New Humanity in Earthly Relationships Ephesians 4:1--6:20
45(33)
The Church's Vocation in the Light of Its Unity
48(1)
Christ's Gift and His Gifts
49(4)
The Church's Path to Maturity
53(2)
A Statement of the Christian's Social Conduct
55(7)
Patterns of Old and New Life Contrasted
57(5)
Christian Conduct Illustrated
62(5)
Christ, the Church, and the Family
67(6)
Relations of Masters and Slaves
73(1)
The Christian Warfare and the Apostle's Request
74(4)
Personal Report and Final Greetings Ephesians 6:21-24
78(3)
COLOSSIANS
INTRODUCTION 81(52)
Introducing Colossians
81(1)
The Threat to Faith and the Colossian Crisis
82(8)
The Colossian ``Philosophy''
90(6)
Note on the Background of the False Teaching Conclusion
94(2)
The Place of Paul's Imprisonment
96(2)
The Question of Authorship
98(1)
Outline of the Epistle to the Colossians
99(1)
COMMENTARY
Colossians
Opening Salutation
100(1)
Reasons for Thankfulness
101(1)
Paul's Prayer
102(1)
Christian Experience and the Christian's Lord
103(7)
Application to the Readers
110(1)
Paul's Ministry to the Churches
111(2)
Paul Confronts the Situation at Colossae and Responds
113(5)
Note on Demystifying the Powers
116(2)
Defense of Christian Liberty
118(3)
Lift Up Your Hearts
121(1)
True Self-Denial
122(2)
Christian Distinctives
124(2)
Family and Social Duties
126(3)
Exhortations and Appeals
129(1)
Plans and Greetings
130(3)
PHILEMON
INTRODUCTION 133
Introducing Philemon
133
The Occasion and Purpose of the Letter
133
Table: The Referential and Poetic Sequences of Actions in the Letter to Philemon
134
The Place of Origin and Date
137
The Historical and Pastoral Significance of the Letter
138
Note on the Later History of Personalia in Philemon
139
Summary
141
Outline of the Epistle to Philemon
141
COMMENTARY
Philemon
Greeting
142
Thanks and Acknowledgment
142
The Request
143
Final Remarks and Greetings
144
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Ephesians
147
Colossians
150
Philemon
154

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