This article contains four speeches that discuss the glory of God in salvation, through the lens of Ephesians 1:3–19 and Ephesians 2:1–10.

Can you guess what “fast food” conversations look like? This article talks about the tendency in family life to limit conversation to what is necessary, and about the rarity of offering something that edifies. It reflects on Ephesians 4:29, calling for conversations to reflect how Christ relates to us.

This article reflects on one theme found in the letter to the Ephesians: the eternal purpose of God. God is the One who works all things according to the counsel of his own will. The article also observes the many references to time in the letter.

This article examines the apostle Paul's use of the theme "inheritance" (kleronomai word group) in Ephesians and his other letters, to support a confirmation of Pauline authorship.

This article gives an exegetical analysis of Ephesians 1:3-8, pointing to the wonder of God's election.

This article critically reflects upon recent studies done on Ephesians 2:14-16.

This is a basic article on Ephesians 6:17, and how we have to protect our mind and heart from evil.

In Ephesians 4:15 Christians are commanded to speak the truth in love. How can we do that? This article unpacks seven ways.

Can God experience sorrow? What does the phrase, "Do not grieve the Spirit," as we read it in Ephesians 4:30, mean? Let the article explain.

Can the function of the ordained ministry be reduced to "equipping saints" for service? Ephesians 4:11-12 is often read in that way. The question is therefore whether Ephesians 4:12 teaches that the "ministry of the Church" is done by the "saints" and the only distinctive role of the officers is to equip the saints for such service. The article, through a presentation of a translation and exegesis of these verses in context, argues against such a view.

In this paper the author considers the function of the genitive construction in Ephesians 2:8-10.

This article on Ephesians 3:10 shows that the meeting of God's people in church serves to teach also the angels. Through the church the manifold wisdom of God's grace and mercy is revealed to the angels.

This article on Ephesians 3:14-16 is about praying for the strength of the Spirit.

Why is proper leadership important for the church? From Ephesians 4:11-13 this article explains that church leaders are Christ's gift to the church, and are responsible to equip believers. Where good leadership is given, Christ is glorified.

This article discusses the matter of our speech, and explores Paul's instruction in Ephesians 4:14-15 to speak the truth in love. Truth and love are not mutually exclusive of each other.

Christians are transformed into being like Christ. They are called to put off the old nature and put on the new nature. This article looks at Ephesians 4:25-32 to show what this transformation entails.

Sin grieves the Holy Spirit, for it works contrary to the work of the Spirit. This article shows you how this is so by looking at the sins that grieve the Holy Spirit, from Ephesians 4:30.

From Ephesians 4:26 this article shows the nature of holy anger over against sinful anger.

This article explains how the task of ministry involves all members of the local church. It takes its cue from Ephesians 4:11-13.

Equipping the saints is a phrase every church knows, from Ephesians 4. Yet putting this into practice in the local church is the challenge? This article considers nine reasons why this might not be happening—three relating to pastors, three to church members, and three to both.

This article discusses Ephesians 4:31, which pictures a downward spiral in relationship, one that begins with bitterness and ends with malice.

The author argues that Paul makes use of Psalm 68:18 in Ephesians 4:8. He notes the problems that are raised by Paul's use of the [salm, the meaning of Psalm 68:18, and the exegetical principles Paul used when he referred to the psalm.

Ephesians 5:18 contrasts drunkenness with fullness with the Spirit. This essay explores behavioural patterns followed at various Greco-Roman convivial gatherings. Accordingly, the present study suggests that the statements of Ephesians 5:18-20, and ultimately others made throughout the moral teaching in Ephesians, simply reflect the writer's assumption that his readers regularly gathered in a mealtime context.

What is the fullness of the Spirit referred to by Paul in Ephesians 5:18? Often this text is read in terms of the empowerment of individual believers for discipleship and ministry, and this leads to difficulties in relating the text to its immediate literary context.

According to Ephesians 5:25 a godly husband is characterized by his love. This article explains the kind of love the Bible refers to.

This article discusses Scripture's teaching on marriage in Ephesians 5:22-33.

Ephesians is mainly concerned with the internal life of new Christian communities. Gombis focuses in his investigation on the function of the haustafel in Ephesians 5. Gombis argues that Paul is laying out a manifesto for the new humanity in the haustafel in 5:22-6:9.

What does Ephesians 5:33 mean in saying that the wife must respect her husband? This article explains that this text must be understood in the context of leadership and submission. It explains ways of showing respect.

This article is an exposition of Ephesians 5:25, which speaks of the love of Christ for the church.

This article is an exposition of Paul's word to wives in Ephesians 5:22-24.

This article is an exposition of Ephesians 5:22-24.

Does Paul's teaching in Ephesians 3 concerning "mystery" conflict with the Reformed confessions' view of the unity of the covenant of grace? The purpose of the author is to survey the meaning of the word "musterion" in secular and Jewish literature, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the writings of the Apostle Paul.

Ephesians 5:22–33 is an important passage in debates on headship and submission in marriage. An important aspect of this passage that has not received the attention it deserves, however, is the reference to a “great mystery” (Ephesians 5:32). The term "mystery" occurs consistently throughout Ephesians. An understanding of Paul’s use of the term can help in the understanding of marriage according to Ephesians 5:22–33.

Christians are expected to put on the helmet of salvation for their engagement in spiritual warfare. What is the helmet of salvation and why is it important? The article explains from Ephesians 6:17.

To what does the breastplate of righteousness in Ephesians 6:14 refer? This study includes a brief survey of Paul’s usage of spiritual armor in other epistles and an examination of the background of spiritual armor found in Isaiah. The author concludes that the breastplate is ethical, consisting of virtues that reflect Christ.

How do the Christian and the church stand in a hostile world? This article considers Paul's instructions to the Ephesian church in Ephesians 6, particularly the command to use the sword of the Spirit.

What should be the Christian attitude towards work? Ephesians 6:5-9 informs Christians that they make a statement about the gospel by what they do and how they behave in their workplace.

Christians are not only required to work, but they are also to work with goodwill, as we read from Ephesians 6:6-7. What does it mean? It means that if you are working for a business, you should want that business to succeed and do everything you can to make that happen. The article explains.

This article considers what it means to pray in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18).

What is the function of the imperatives in Ephesians 6:10-18? Are they simply a call to personal piety? Reinhard argues that it is important to understand the larger message of this pericope that comes from its relationship to the rest of the letter. Individuals are empowered as members of the church to strive to become who they already are in Christ. Believers should recognize their place within the body of Christ.

This article is an exposition of Ephesians 6:14.

This article explores Ephesians 6:4 as a biblical directive for family worship. Fathers are to bring up their children "in the discipline and instruction of the Lord", and one way this is done is through family devotions. Fathers must discipline and instruct their children.

According to Ephesians 6:14, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. This article discusses what it means to put on the breastplate of righteousness. The author discusses the righteousness we have in Christ and the holiness we must display as Christians.

According to Ephesians 6:11-14, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. This article reminds Christians of the reality of this warfare by showing that we are faced by a real enemy, the devil, who is powerful, cunning and wicked. However, by the truth of God's word believers are able to stand against the devil.

According to Ephesians 6:15, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. This article discusses what it means to have your feet ready with the gospel of peace. The author speaks of the readiness of the believer to defend or share God's word.

According to Ephesians 6:16, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. This article discusses what it means to put on the shield of faith. The author discusses how the devil attacks Christians through doubts and fears, and how how by faith believers are able to overcome.

According to Ephesians 6:17, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. This article discusses what it means to put on the helmet of salvation; that is, to hold firm to biblical doctrine and Christian hope.

According to Ephesians 6:17, the only offensive weapon Christians have in standing against the devil is the word of God. Therefore, not believing that God's word is infallible and inerrant weakens the church.

Relatively little attention has been given to the use of Old Testament material in Ephesians 2:15-22. Suh believes that a careful study of Ephesians 2 points to Paul building his argument on Ezekiel 37:15-23. He seeks out verbal, structural, and conceptual/thematic parallels.

This study explores the possibility that Paul created the so-called hymnic material he is using in Ephesians 5:14. Supporting this thesis is a study of the way that the passages from Isaiah have been conflated in Ephesians 5 and have influenced the broader contours of Ephesians. The authors first look at the Old Testament text behind the citation and then demonstrates how Paul contextually appropriates the texts for his purposes.

The nature of doxology in the book of Ephesians, its focus on community life, and the reality of spiritual warfare it describes makes this book worthwhile to preach on for the benefit of the church.