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A Divine Blueprint
Commentators emphasize that the church is not a random pile of stones but a building "fitly framed together." Like a master architect, God designs the church with precision. Scholars like Spurgeon and Calvin note that each believer has a specific, God-appointed place and purpose, whether visible or hidden, contributing to the strength and beauty of the whole structure.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 2:21
18th Century
Theologian
In whom. That is, by whom, or upon whom. It was in connection with him, or by being built on him as a foundation.
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 2:21
Each several building (πασα οικοδομη). So without article Aleph B D G K L. Οικοδομη is a late word from οικος and δεμω, to build f…
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 2:21
19th Century
Bishop
In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord.—There is some difficulty about th…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 2:21
19th Century
Preacher
All the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
There is no church without Christ, no temple without…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 2:21
Paul expounds on the significance of the building. The function of the cornerstone (v.20) is precisely defined by “joined together” (GK 5274; cf. 4…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 2:21
16th Century
Theologian
In whom all the building groweth. If this is true, what will become of Peter? When Paul, in writing to the Corinthians, speaks of Christ a…
John Gill
On Ephesians 2:21
17th Century
Pastor
In whom all the building fitly framed together This building is to be understood of all the saints, and people of God; of…
Matthew Henry
On Ephesians 2:19–22
17th Century
Minister
The church is compared to a city, and every converted sinner is a citizen of it. It is also compared to a house, and every converted sinner is one …