Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters : Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon

by Wright, N. T.

• ISBN13: 9780664227883
• ISBN10: 0664227880
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

Making use of his scholar's understanding, yet writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Tom Wright captures the verve and sparkle of these letters. Paul wrote the letters while in prison facing possible death, but their passion and energy are undimmed. They reveal Paul's longing to see young churches grow in faith and understanding, rooted in Jesus himself, and to see this faith worked out in practice. Wright's stimulating comments are combined with his own fresh and inviting translation of the text.Tom Wright has undertaken a tremendous task: to provide guides to all the books of the New Testament, and to include in them his own translation of the entire text. Each short passage is followed by a highly readable discussion, with background information, useful explanations and suggestions, and thoughts as to how the text can be relevant to our lives today. A glossary is included at the back of the book. The series is suitable for group study, personal study, or daily devotions.

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
Map	xi
EPHESIANS
Ephesians 1.1-3 Blessings on the Sovereign God!	3	(4)
Ephesians 1.4-10 The Choice and the Plan	7	(3)
Ephesians 1.11-14 The Inheritance and the Spirit	10	(4)
Ephesians 1.15-23 Knowing the Power of the King	14	(3)
Ephesians 2.1-7 Warning Signs on the Wrong Road	17	(4)
Ephesians 2.8-10 Grace, not Works	21	(3)
Ephesians 2.11-16 Two into One Will Go	24	(4)
Ephesians 2.17-22 Unveiling the New Temple	28	(3)
Ephesians 3.1-7 God's Secret Plan Unveiled at Last	31	(3)
Ephesians 3.8-13 Wisdom for the Rulers	34	(4)
Ephesians 3.14-21 God's Love, God's Power - In Us	38	(3)
Ephesians 4.1-10 Live Up to Your Calling!	41	(5)
Ephesians 4.11-16 Grown-Up Christianity	46	(3)
Ephesians 4.17-24 Off with the O1d, On with the New	49	(4)
Ephesians 4.25-5.2 The Kindness that Imitates God Himself	53	(3)
Ephesians 5.3-10 Darkness and Light in Matters of Sex	56	(4)
Ephesians 5.11-20 Light and Darkness	60	(4)
Ephesians 5.21-33 Wives and Husbands	64	(4)
Ephesians 6.1-9 Children, Parents, Slaves and Masters	68	(4)
Ephesians 6.10-17 God's Complete Armour	72	(4)
Ephesians 6.18-24 Prayer and Peace	76	(7)
PHILIPPIANS
Philippians 1.1-11 Paul's Reasons for Thanks	83	(4)
Philippians 1.12-18a The King is Proclaimed	87	(3)
Philippians 1.18b-26 To Live or to Die?	90	(3)
Philippians 1.27-30 The Gospel in Public	93	(4)
Philippians 2.1-4 Unity in Everything	97	(3)
Philippians 2.5-11 The Mind of the Messiah	100	(4)
Philippians 2.12-18 How Salvation is Worked Out	104	(3)
Philippians 2.19-24 On Timothy	107	(3)
Philippians 2.25-30 On Epaphroditus	110	(4)
Philippians 3.1-6 Warning: Don't Trust in the Flesh	114	(4)
Philippians 3.7-11 Gaining the Messiah	118	(3)
Philippians 3.12-16 Chasing on to the Finish	121	(3)
Philippians 3.17-4.1 Citizens of Heaven	124	(4)
Philippians 4.2-9 Celebrate in the Lord!	128	(4)
Philippians 4.10-13 The Hidden Secret	132	(3)
Philippians 4.14-23 Closing Thanks and Greetings	135	(6)
COLOSSIANS
Colossians 1.1-8 Thanksgiving for the Gospel's Work	141	(3)
Colossians 1.9-14 Prayer for Wisdom and Gratitude	144	(4)
Colossians 1.15-20 In Praise of Jesus Christ	148	(5)
Colossians 1.21-23 Reconciled and Firm in Faith	153	(4)
Colossians 1.24-29 The King, Living within You	157	(4)
Colossians 2.1-7 God's Hidden Treasure - King Jesus!	161	(3)
Colossians 2.8-12 Beware of Deceivers	164	(5)
Colossians 2.13-19 The Law and the Cross	169	(3)
Colossians 2.20-3.4 Dying and Rising with Christ	172	(4)
Colossians 3.5-11 Old Clothes, New Clothes	176	(4)
Colossians 3.12-17 Love, Peace and Thanksgiving	180	(3)
Colossians 3.18-4.1 The Christian Household	183	(4)
Colossians 4.2-9 The Fellowship of Prayer	187	(3)
Colossians 4.10-18 Greetings from Others	190	(7)
PHILEMON
Philemon 1-7 Greetings	197	(5)
Philemon 8-14 Paul's Appeal	202	(3)
Philemon 15-25 Paul's Perspective	205	(6)
Glossary	211