Summary
We find Constantine R. Campbell brings careful Pauline scholarship to Ephesians, with a focus on the letter’s movement from God’s saving purpose in Christ to a new life together in the church. He keeps the argument clear and the theology thick, without losing sight of practical obedience.
Campbell is particularly helpful on union with Christ, the shape of grace, and the church as God’s new humanity, all of which are central to preaching Ephesians with confidence.
Why Should I Own This Commentary?
We should own this commentary when we want a serious guide through Ephesians that supports both doctrinal clarity and pastoral application. Campbell helps us see how the indicatives of grace drive the imperatives of holiness and love.
He is also useful on contested passages, where he slows down, argues carefully, and keeps the text itself in control. That steadiness helps us preach with conviction and patience.
For a church wide series in Ephesians, this volume supports teaching that builds assurance, unity, and maturity in Christ.
Closing Recommendation
We recommend this as a strong advanced commentary for preaching and teaching Ephesians, especially for pastors who want clear exegesis with sustained theological depth.
As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.
Constantine R. Campbell
Constantine R. Campbell is an Australian New Testament scholar of the contemporary era, writing within evangelical Christianity with recognised strength in Greek and Pauline studies.
He is widely known for work on union with Christ and for contributions that help pastors think more carefully about language, grammar, and argument in the New Testament. His writing is often at its best when it clarifies how careful exegesis protects the church from thin readings and makes preaching more precise.
He remains valued because he combines technical competence with a desire to serve the church’s understanding of Scripture. Recommended titles include Paul and Union with Christ, Advances in the Study of Greek, and his commentary work on Ephesians.
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical