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The Vision of Ephesians

The Task of the Church and the Glory of God
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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... Read More
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Tom Wright's original and exciting interpretation of Ephesians offers a breath-taking vision of God's purposes for the cosmos, and explores the vital challenges Paul offers his readers - then and now.

Tom Wright's original and exciting interpretation of Ephesians offers a breath-taking vision of God's purposes for the cosmos, and explores the vital challenges Paul offers his readers - then and now.

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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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780281090655

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SPCK Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 176

About the Author

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).

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