Ephesians, often called the queen of the Epistles, is a beautiful letter written to the church for the health of the church. It overflows with rich theology, unveiling the immeasurable blessings believers have in Christ, and at the same time offers practical wisdom for everyday life. From Ephesians calls us to live out our new identity with confidence by understanding God’s eternal plan and Spirit’s work in shaping our relationships. It is a book that grounds us in grace while equipping us to walk faithfully in the world. As we study Ephesians we will go as a Community Centered on Jesus!

Bibliography

Pastors rely on a variety of resources including seminary lectures, commentaries, and the teaching they themselves sat under while preaching through the Bible. It’s not always possible to give credit to every influence that has gone into a sermon. However, in this series the thinking of our pastors where profoundly shaped by the following sources:

  • Arnold, Clinton E. Ephesians. Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2010.

  • Baugh, S. M. Ephesians. Evangelical Exegetical Commentary. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2015.

  • Best, Ernest. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Ephesians. Critical Commentary. Edinburgh: T&T Clark International, 1998.

  • Brown, Derek R., Miles Custis, and Matthew M. Whitehead. Ephesians. Edited by Douglas Mangum. Lexham Research Commentaries. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2013.

  • Carson, D. A. Praying with Paul: A Call to Spiritual Reformation. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2014.

  • Graham, Glenn. An Exegetical Summary of Ephesians. 2nd ed. Dallas, TX: SIL International, 2008.

  • Hoehner, Harold W. Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2002.

  • Keller, Timothy J. The Timothy Keller Sermon Archive. New York City: Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 2013.

  • Kuruvilla, Abraham. Ephesians: A Theological Commentary for Preachers. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2015.

  • Merida, Tony. Exalting Jesus in Ephesians. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2014.

  • Merkle, Benjamin L. “Ephesians.” In Ephesians–Philemon, edited by Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton Jr., and Jay Sklar. Vol. 11. ESV Expository Commentary. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018.

  • Salmond, S. D. F. “The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians.” In The Expositor’s Greek Testament: Commentary, Vol. 3. New York: George H. Doran Company, n.d.

  • Stott, John R. W. God’s New Society: The Message of Ephesians. The Bible Speaks Today. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1979.

  • Thielman, Frank. Ephesians. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2010.