The Vision of Ephesians

The Task of the Church and the Glory of God

By: N. T. Wright

Narrated by: James Langton

An accessible introduction to the book of Ephesians from New Testament scholar N. T. Wright.

Ephesians presents a wide-ranging panorama of the Christian gospel and its implications. It looks backwards toward the creation of the world, and it looks forward to the time when God will be "all in all." It foregrounds the work of Jesus the Messiah and the work of the spirit, and it positions the church as central to the purposes of God--a small, working model of new creation. This understanding of the church is central to the New Testament, but nowhere is it clearer than in Ephesians. Paul's view of salvation is not about being rescued from the world, but about the coming together of heaven and earth in Jesus the Messiah. Against this backdrop, many of the most challenging parts of Ephesians--spiritual warfare, women in the church, powers and principalities, what Paul means by "salvation"--come into sharper focus.

In The Vision of Ephesians, well-known New Testament scholar N.T. Wright offers an accessible introduction that opens the text in a way that helps what may seem dense and allusive become clear, fresh, challenging, and encouraging. Wright works through the letter in nine sections, exploring both apocalyptic insights and bracing challenges for the church, whether in the first century or the twenty-first.

Suggestions for further reading can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

An encapsulation of Ephesians

Not for the faint of heart this is a very deep dive into the totality of the Book of Ephesians. Thought provoking listen.

Great book

This is another example of NT Wright’s ability as a teacher. I would recommend reading this book to anyone who is interested in Bible teaching.

Excellent explaintion of how the Paulina books tie in creation unity and holiness

would have love to access the PDF NT Wright was offering but no link was available, either mobile or on computer

Incredibly clear

Very helpful and clear. Like all of his books well thought out and researched. Just wish it was longer!

So Practical

If you want to understand Ephesians better, this is a great and practical resource that enables the listener to understand Paul’s words from a historical context.