Author:
Williamson, Peter S., 1951-
Imprint:Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2009.
Description217 p. : ill., photographs, maps ; 23 cm.
Note: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).
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.