Feb 6, 2020 · In this twenty-first century after Christ, our culture regards marriage as in RUINS (Restrictive, Unnatural, Incomprehensible, Nugatory, and Senseless). We cannot avoid endless wrangling over the...

Paul's main purpose in writing the letter to the Ephesians seems to be to explore the great mystery of the redemption, of which Christ is the cornerstone.

The Epistle to the Ephesians was, therefore, written to distant churches, located perhaps in various provinces [Pontus, Galatia, Polemonium (the kingdom of Polemon)] and, for this …

6 days ago · Ephesians is deeply theological and provokes profound meditation on the mysteries of God. The themes of God's providence, resurrection, unity, spiritual warfare, family and the …

He dedicated the address to comment on the canticle of the first chapter of the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians, verses 3-10. 1. Every week the Liturgy of Vespers presents to the prayer of …

Accordingly, Ephesians 1:3 seems to suggest the theme of the epistle: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly …

Feb 14, 2009 · Whether we understand all the theological prototypes in Ephesians or not, in the final analysis husband and wife must make charity for each other a priority. St. Paul begins his …

Dec 28, 2024 · Commentary on Ephesians Gnomon of the New Testament. James Rosscup writes "This work (Gnomon), originally issued in 1742, has considerable comment on the …

Get more from the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture series here. In this volume, Peter Williamson interprets Ephesians for pastoral ministers and lay readers alike.

There are two main opinions on the precise destination: (1) Eph is a circular (encyclical) epistle. This view, first suggested tentatively by *Theodore Beza ( 1598) and developed by *James …

Ephesians • Questions for Personal Reflection or Small Group Study Ephesians 3:1–13 1. What is the mystery of Christ and why does Paul consider it so extraordinary? (vv. 4–6; pp. 87–89) 2. …

In his Letter to the Ephesians, St. Paul provides: 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God— 9 not because of works, lest any …

Jul 10, 2012 · A Summary of Eph 1:3-3:21~ These three chapters constitute a sublime hymn of praise to God for the special divine blessings that have been vouchsafed to the whole world …

Ephesians is the first New Testament book referenced in early Church writings that have come down to us. St. Clement’s letter to the Corinthians around AD 96 contains a few phrases that …

Sep 1, 1999 · One passage Fundamentalists often cite as a proof against the Catholic view of salvation is Ephesians 2:8-9: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this …

The title “Ephesians” refers to the recipients of the letter, the believers in Ephesus. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, is identified as the author in the opening verse. Historical Context: …