Ephesians (New Covenant Commentary | NCCS)

by Lynn H. Cohick

Publisher:

Cascade Books

, 2010

Overview

The New Covenant Commentary: Ephesians by New Testament scholar Lynn Cohick provides valuable, practical, and non-technical insights into Paul’s epistle to Ephesians, which speaks to our deepest questions about God: Ephesians addresses the redemptive plan of God written from ages past now revealed; the work of Christ complete and effective now and for eternity; the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives and build a community. The clear message of God’s unfathomable grace establishes the believer’s hope and undergirds the call for faithful living. Down through the centuries, the clarion call to unity that permeates Ephesians has inspired and challenged the faithful to live out the promises found in Christ. This short letter speaks to the twenty-first century’s longing for friendship and wholeness.

Key Features

• Section-by-section commentary
• Comprehensive introduction, abbreviations, bibliography, and index
• Exposition on the faithful promises of Christ

Contents

• Preface
• Abbreviations
• Introduction
• Ephesians 1
  • Fusing the Horizons: God’s Plan, Uniting All Things in Christ
  • Fusing the Horizons: Election, Predestination, and Free Will
• Ephesians 2
  • Fusing the Horizons: Citizenship
• Ephesians 3
  • Fusing the Horizons: Prison Ministry Then and Now
  • Fusing the Horizons: Paul the Servant
• Ephesians 4
  • Fusing the Horizons: Paul’s Sermons and Letters
  • Fusing the Horizons: Ministry and the Church
  • Fusing the Horizons: Refusing to Walk the Walk—So What?
• Ephesians 5
  • Prolegomena to the Household Codes
  • Fusing the Horizons: Marriage Then and Now
• Ephesians 6
  • Fusing the Horizons: Infanticide and Abortion
  • Fusing the Horizons: Seated with Christ and Standing Firm
  • Fusing the Horizons: Christian Obedience
  • Fusing the Horizons: Christian Nominalism and Life in the Spirit
• Bibliography
• Scripture Index
• Index of Ancient Sources
• Author Index
• Subject Index

Top Highlights

“Salvation for Paul is not a ticket into heaven for your soul, but the entrance into fellowship with God and his people” (Page 63)

“Ephesians pushes us toward a healthy vision of the church and away from a purely individualistic understanding of salvation.” (Page 4)

“Overall, Paul is concerned that the church (being light) presents a sharp contrast to the idolatrous darkness of the wider society.” (Page 123)

“The basis of growth in the Christian life is to understand who God is and who we are in Christ” (Page 57)

“In sum, Paul’s message about Christ’s gift to the church is that the ministers might serve the saints so that the saints might be well prepared to do the work of ministry. The goal for each group is a stronger, healthier body of Christ.” (Page 111)

About the New Covenant Commentary Series

The New Covenant Commentary Series, compiled by contributors form a diverse range of backgrounds, devotes itself to the task of biblical interpretation and theological reflection. It unwraps each biblical book section-by-section, providing a clear view of the theology and application within. Focusing on both the text and various contexts of each book, the series illustrates the impact they had on faith and tradition at the time of their composition—and the significance they continue to have in contemporary life, faith, and ministry.

Endorsements

Lynn Cohick’s commentary on Ephesians provides a practical explanation and appropriation of the letter. She demonstrates that she is well-informed about the issues, sane in her judgments, effective in her communication, and that she cares about the lives of modern Christians. Her knowledge of the ancient world allows her to bring historical and sociological information to bear on the text and its interpretation. People seeking an easily accessible and non-technical treatment of Ephesians will enjoy this commentary.

—Klyne Snodgrass, Paul W. Brandel Professor of New Testament Studies, North Park Theological Seminary

Product Details

• Title: New Covenant Commentary: Ephesians
• Author: Lynn H. Cohick
• Series: New Covenant Commentary
• Publisher: Cascade
• Publication Date: 2010
• Pages: 190

About Lynn H. Cohick

Dr. Lynn H. Cohick, presently serves as Provost and Dean of Academic Affairs of Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. She also teaches New Testament and is leading the development of a MA program in women's studies.

She received her bachelor’s degree from Messiah College in Grantham, PA, and my Ph.D. in New Testament and Christian Origins from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. After 18 years as professor of New Testament and Biblical Studies at Wheaton College (serving as department chair and dean toward the end of her time there), she accepted the invitation to join Denver Seminary as their Provost / Dean. She's also taught at Messiah College (Grantham, PA), and Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (Nairobi, Kenya) in the 80s and 90s, respectively.

She has taught and given lectures around the world. Perhaps her most exciting venue was the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia. Where she presented the keynote lecture at Speech Night for the Presbyterian Ladies College, Sydney.

She enjoys preaching from the Bible, teaching on matters pertaining to women’s ministry, and exploring issues pertaining to the historical relationship between Jews and Christians.