Exploring Ephesians & Philippians: An Expository Commentary
Overview
This commentary on the books of Ephesians and Philippians provides pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the King James Version, John Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God’s Word in greater depth—for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching—will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.
Top Highlights
“Good works are part of God’s plan. They are not the price of salvation, but the proof. The believer is not saved as a result of good works; good works are the result of salvation. They are the result of God’s working in the believer’s heart. They are the evidence that he is alive from the dead. They are the proof of the glorious togetherness that exists between the believer and the Savior.” (Ephesians 2:10)
“Christ’s incarnation was not an emptying of Himself of His deity, but a clothing of Himself in humanity—in order to be a servant. His choosing to be a servant gives force to Paul’s appeal to the example of Christ.” (Philippians 2:6)
“Sealed! What a comforting word. It suggests a finished transaction, absolute assurance, eternal security.” (Ephesians 1:13b)
“God has predestinated us to maturity. Those who are saved are predestinated. The word predestinated is not used in connection with the lost. God does not predestinate certain people to go to Hell and others to go to Heaven. The concept of predestination is reserved in Scripture for those who are in God’s family. We might say that election has to do with the past and predestination has to do with the future. Election has to do with what we were chosen from; predestination has to do with what we were chosen for. It is God’s intent to bring us to spiritual maturity so that we can become partners with Him in His eternal purposes.” (Ephesians 1:5)
“Here is one of the great summaries of the gospel in the New Testament. Some argue over what the gift is, but it seems clear that it is neither grace nor faith. The gift is salvation, made available to us by God’s grace and received by us through faith. Since salvation is a gift, it cannot be earned, merited, or otherwise purchased. The Holy Spirit emphasizes, ‘Not of works; lest any man should boast.’” (Ephesians 2:8–9)
- Title: Exploring Ephesians & Philippians: An Expository Commentary
- Author: John Phillips
- Series: The John Phillips Commentary Series
- Publisher: Kregel
- Print Publication Date: 2009
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. Ephesians › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. Philippians › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:JPCS70EPH01
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T17:17:04Z