Commentary on the book of ephesians 5 16 17

In christs sacrifice his love triumphs, and we are to consider it fully. This commentary will join hoehner and obrien as the first references on ephesians to which i turn. Expository notes schaffs new testament commentary expositors greek. The may refer to the immediately preceding clause ruck. Join us in a bible study through the book of ephesians as we seek to answer the question, who am i. David guzik commentary on ephesians 5, where paul encourages the church to. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the lord is.

Ephesians 5, new international version niv the bible app. Each provides exposition that gives careful attention to the biblical text, is doctrinally reformed, focuses on christ through the lens of redemptive history, and applies the bible to our contemporary setting. The letter was written from prison in rome acts 28. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of ephesians. You can find additional free bible study outlines by clicking on the link and looking under the appropriate book study. Moo, wheaton college ephesians has been described as both the crown of pauls letters and a waterloo for commentators. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. They are felt to be so 1 on this account, for one thing. Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers. Ephesians sets forth what no other book of the new testament describes so completely the nature of the body of christ, which is the true church. Resemble him especially in his love and pardoning goodness, as becomes those beloved by their heavenly father. I would have enjoyed a bit more emphasis on ephesians 4. Therefore, he urges us in verses 14 17 to wake up and take advantage of this, for if we continue in sin, we are as good as dead.

We need to see our position in christ, seated with him in heavenly places, before. Verse encourages us to understand that god is purposely exposing our sins to us for our eternal good so that we might share life in his kingdom with him. Seventh day is sabbath in reply on ephesians 5 bsp commandment 3, exodus 20. Because the name ephesus is not mentioned in every early manuscript, some scholars believe the letter was an encyclical, intended to be circulated and read among all the churches in asia minor and was simply. Exalting christs character the most gifted men on the earth could all find abundant employment, from now until the judgment, for all their godgiven powers, in exalting the character of christ. Ephesians 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Bruce, the epistles to the colossians, to philemon, and to the ephesians eerdmans, pp.

The meaning of this phrase used also in colossians 4. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. When we study this book, it is as though we have climbed a high. All is given as seems best to christ to bestow upon every one. Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the lord is. In ephesians 5, paul instructions christians to walk in light of everything they have been given in jesus christ. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. You must live in love, as christ loved you, and gave himself to god as a sacrifice and an offering, a sacrifice which was the odour of a sweet savour to god. We said that gods will is practical, reasonable, spiritually discerned, and biblically unfolded. By reading these letters, the believers gain an insight into the deeper mystery of the dying, resurrection and purpose of christ.

The context paul set the tone for chapters 45 when he said, walk peripateo worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. David pawson ephesians unlocking the bible youtube. We must walk carefully and redeem the time that he gives us 5. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. Remind christians of their spiritual blessings in christ eph 1. And yet at the same time, he allots time to us to use responsibly to bring about his sovereign will. There is a paradox in that god is the sovereign over time. Ephesians 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. The days, says paul, are evil, and are in the power of wicked men, not in your own power. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. If youre keeping the books for an organization or just balancing your checkbook.

This exposition of ephesians is accessible to both pastors and lay readers, as are all titles in the reformed expository commentary series. To walk carefully in this evil day, you must use your time wisely 5. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. Ephesians is the goto book in the new testament for an understanding of gods sovereignty in salvation by grace, and therefore it shares much in common with pauls other masterwork.

Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. For the unbeliever, life is in bondage to futility and meaninglessness 4. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. No immoral, impure or greedy personsuch a person is an idolaterhas any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god. There are many rich, helpful comments on the husbandwife relationship in ephesians 5. Greek, buying up for yourselves the seasonable time whenever it occurs of good to yourselves and to others. Having read the background article on the book of ephesians, now skim through ephesians one more time and create your own title for each of the major sections below you can divide these into smaller sections, each with its own title, if you wish. If the people of your city, of your school, of your family are going to hear the gospel, its going to be from your mouth. Redeeming the time has special reference both here and in col. God has granted us every spiritual blessing in christ 1.

The mystery that god has revealed is the gospelthe good news of jesus christ. Tonight we want to continue our discussion on the will of god. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord.

Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. His farewell speech to the ephesian elders acts 20. Bible study articles that explain clearly each verse in the book of ephesians insight, commentary and analysis. While this book begins, paul, an apostle of christ jesus through the will of god, to the saints who are at ephesus, and the faithful in christ jesus 1. Buying off from the vanities of them that are without col 4. A bible study of the book of ephesians training for service 1 by phil brennan, don williamson, et al. It may have been composed almost contemporaneously with colossians and initially sent with the epistle and philemon by tychicus eph.

It is better, however, to refer it to the main idea, that of the walk, than to the subordinate. Ephesians 5 therefore be imitators of god, as beloved. Ephesians 5 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ephesians chapter 4. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the lord is. Buying off from the vanities of them that are without colossians 4. They are liable to have so many untoward things happening to them, which no one can prevent or even foresee. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god.

The constant moral appeal of the new testament is simply this. Ephesians 5, new living translation nlt the bible app. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. There should always be a sense of urgency in getting the gospel out. If you want wisdom, we are told how today in ephesians 5. The present imperative with a negative commands them to stop an action already in progress stop becoming foolish. The starting point of this work is an observed tension in recent scholarly discussion of the ethical content of ephesians 4. Christians should submit to church leaders 1 corinthians 16.

But because it is his desire to save, he exposes our sins to us so that we can repent. Because ye ought so to walk as is said in ephesians 5. Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest books in terms of word count, it is perhaps the most applicable to todays culture. He received for them, that he might give to them, a large measure of gifts. He gave up his life for her 26 to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of gods word. The last three chapters focus on the conduct or walk, cf.