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The Vision of Ephesians

The Task of the Church and the Glory of God

Tom Wright

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SPCK Publishing
16 October 2025
In The Vision of Ephesians Tom Wright takes you on an exciting journey through one of the most profound texts in the New Testament.

In just a few powerful pages, Ephesians presents a sweeping panorama of the Christian gospel, tracing God's redemptive plan from the creation of the world to the time when God will be 'all in all'. At its core, the book highlights the transformative work of Jesus the Messiah and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.

Wright masterfully unpacks Paul's vision of the church - what it is, what it is for, and what it means to be part of the new humanity that God is creating in Jesus. This breath-taking vision of God's purpose for humanity comes into sharper focus when we remember that Paul was writing from prison, urging his readers to engage in spiritual warfare, standing firm in the victory won on the cross as that victory unfolds across the world.

The Vision of Ephesians is a must-read for anyone seeking to grasp the depth and beauty of one of the New Testament's most captivating letters.
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Imprint:   SPCK Publishing
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 138mm, 
ISBN:   9780281090655
ISBN 10:   0281090653
Pages:   176
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Preface xiii 1 Introduction 1 2 Ephesians 1:3-14: a shout of praise 17 3 Ephesians 1:15-23: a messianic prayer 32 4 Ephesians 2: God's peaceful temple 48 5 Ephesians 3: God's secret plan 65 6 Ephesians 4:1-24: the unity of the spirit 80 7 Ephesians 4:25 - 5:20: life in the spirit 95 8 Ephesians 5:21 - 6:9: the power of self-giving love 110 9 Ephesians 6:10-20: ready for battle! 126 Suggestions for further reading 142 Scripture and other copyright acknowledgements 145 Index 147

Tom Wright is Research Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews and Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He is the author of more than 90 influential books, including The New Testament for Everyone, Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, The Day the Revolution Began, Paul: A biography, Into the Heart of Romans and God’s Homecoming (all published by SPCK).

Reviews for The Vision of Ephesians: The Task of the Church and the Glory of God

""A beautifully crafted study of Ephesians, replete with penetrating insights that will enrich the mind, the heart, and the spirit."" -- Paul Foster, Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, University of Edinburgh ""With characteristic clarity and vivid metaphors, Tom Wright sets Ephesians within the biblical narrative of redemption, drawing on Old Testament passages and the historical milieux of the Jewish and Roman cultures of Paul's day... Under Wright's adroit pastoral care, The Vision of Ephesians sings with worship to the glory of God."" -- Lynn H. Cohick, Professor of New Testament, Houston Christian University ""With his familiar sparkling prose, Wright takes the reader on a journey through the letter to the church 'in Ephesus' (which is, he argues, a circular letter from Paul)... This wide-ranging theological vision proves the perfect canvas for Wright's expansive theological palette."" -- Jamie Davies, Tutor of New Testament, Trinity College, Bristol ""To read this book is to feel one has been treated to sitting in on the lectures on which it is based. With his usual flair, and writing in an accessible teaching style, Tom Wright indicates how Ephesians, whether or not by Paul himself, sets Paul's gospel in a universal context, relating it to God's purposes for the Church and the cosmos."" -- Andrew T. Lincoln, Emeritus Professor of New Testament, University of Gloucestershire ""An excellent book for small group Bible studies, family devotion and personal spiritual growth. This is not a book to read through in one sitting."" -- Dan Darko, Dean for Global Engagement and Professor of Biblical Studies, Taylor University


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