Ephesians: A Pastoral and Contextual Commentary (Asia Bible Commentary)

Ephesians: A Pastoral and Contextual Commentary (Asia Bible Commentary)

In his letter to the Ephesian church, the apostle Paul lays before his readers God's plan of salvation, which is to be fulfilled when all things find their rightful place in Christ. Paul draws out the practical implications of God's purpose for the body of Christ, showing how the unity of a new humanity is revealed within it as a foretaste of the ultimate unity of all things in the Son of God. This commentary shows the relevance of Ephesians for the church in Asia today seeking to understand God's eternal purposes in Christ, especially in the face of pluralism, suffering and injustice. The Asia Bible Commentary Series empowers Christians in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The goal is to strengthen the body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible. This commentary brings together the devotional and theological levels of meaning, indicative and imperative aspects of the text, and familial and social dynamics of the Epistle to the Ephesians. It blends a perfect balance of doctrine, theology, and application with a sole purpose of human transformation and social change. As a thoroughly researched and carefully written commentary, I believe that it will be a helpful resource to anyone who reads it. Johnson Thomaskutty, PhD Associate Professor of New Testament, Union Biblical Seminary, Pune, India BRIAN WINTLE completed his PhD at the University of Manchester and returned to India to join the Faculty of the Union Biblical Seminary, Yavatmal and Pune in 1978, where he served for eighteen years, teaching biblical studies. He also served as its Principal for 8 years, and then joined the Asia Theological Association in 1995. He first served as the AGST Asia Dean and then was appointed as the Regional secretary (India), in which position he served until 2014, when he retired. He and his wife now reside in Wellington Town, Tamil Nadu, in southern India. KEN GNANAKAN, gained his PhD from Kings College London and has been engaged in education for around forty years. He founded the ACTS Group of Institutions in 1979, and he served as general secretary of the Asia Theological Association for fifteen years. He is now chairman of the International Council for Higher Education. Dr Gnanakan and his wife presently reside in Bangalore, India.