The New American Commentary is for those who have been seeking a commentary that honors the Scriptures, represents the finest in contemporary evangelical scholarship, and lends itself to the practical work of preaching and teaching. This series serves a minister’s friend and a student’s guide. In Ephesians Paul encouraged the church, the body of Christ, “built” from saved Jews and Gentiles, to conduct herself in a manner consistent with her calling to unity in Christ Jesus. Saved Jews and Gentiles are a holy temple fitted together and “growing.” They are a corporate new man, a living body being “built.”