The Letter to the Ephesians looks far beyond the individual life of faith. Paul presents God's purpose in Christ, the church as His Body, and the calling of believers to 'grow up in every way into Him who is the head—Christ.'

This relationship is central to Johan O. Smith's exposition. The commentary follows the major themes of the epistle: spiritual blessings in Christ, the new man, the inner man, the Body of Christ, unity, love, spiritual growth, and the armor of God.

Smith does not treat the church merely as a theological institution. For him, the building up of the Body of Christ is directly connected with the inward life of each Christian. Unity and growth in the church require individuals themselves to be transformed and for Christ to increasingly take form in their lives.

Smith writes: 'Jesus does not rejoice in silver, gold, or precious stones. He rejoices in His new creatures, those intelligent beings full of wisdom and the knowledge of God. He inherits us, just as we inherit Him and everything together with Him. Think, to be together forever with one another, together with Jesus Christ!'

The commentary therefore brings together two perspectives that belong closely together in Ephesians: God's larger purpose for the church and the practical life of the individual believer.

Ephesians – Commentary by Johan O. Smith is particularly suited to readers who want to explore Paul's teaching about Christ and the church while understanding the practical significance of concepts such as the 'new man,' the 'inner man,' the Body of Christ, and the armor of God.

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