Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making. Resemble him especially in his love and pardoning goodness, as becomes those beloved by their heavenly father. Sermons on ephesians first presbyterian church, jackson. Ephesians introduction commentary commentary critical. In christs sacrifice his love triumphs, and we are to consider it fully. Verses 320 these verses contain a caution against all manner of uncleanness, with proper remedies and arguments proposed.
Pauls first visit to ephesus on the seacoast of lydia, near the river cayster is related in acts 18. Ephesians chapter 5 may be subdivided into seven subsections. Filthy lusts must be suppressed, in order to the supporting of holy love. The book of ephesians, chapter 5 king james version. Ephesians chapter 5 the new john gill exposition of the. Intro to ephesians biblica the international bible society. In our next lesson, we will begin our study of this epistle to the ephesians in earnest, noticing. Instead, be filled with the spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the spirit. That was the principle that he introduced in ephesians 5. An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination. Ephesians 5 daily verse, scripture by topic, stories.
His farewell speech to the ephesian elders acts 20. Ephesians 5 commentary exhortation to brotherly love. The book of romans is a masterfully written exposition on gods grace and the righteousness that comes by grace through faith. Christians should imitate their heavenly father, and walk in love, after the example of christ, 1,2. Simply put, in no place does the scripture say that a person should submit to another in that way. Second, god has reconciled these saved individuals to each other, christ having broken down the barriers through his own death 2.
Ephesians 5 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. Ephesians 5 commentary browns commentary on selected. As christ loved the church and gave himself for it acts 20. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery.
Note first that verse 18 is the swing verse in a passage that begins in 5. The epistle to the ephesians chapter five objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see the importance of walking in love, light, and wisdom 2 to understand the responsibilities wives and husbands have toward each other 3 to appreciate the high esteem and great love the lord has for his church summary paul continues to exhort christians to. In strong contrast to wine controlling the individual, the holy spirit should control him. The life of each of gods children is joined in christ and through christ in a wonderful way to the life of all the other christian brethren in the supernatural. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. In our verse the christian is commanded to let the holy spirit control his life. If youre using one of our church bibles, turn to page 976 and youll find our passage. Answers for ephesians chapter 5 free online bible study. The following verses from ephesians chapter 5 state how a husband must love his wife. Ephesians 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Verse 25 husbands, love your wives, just as christ loved the church and gave himself up for her verse 28 in this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. Be imitators of god, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to god. 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. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life. Read and study ephesians 5 with the verse by verse bible commentary. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the lords people. Paul spent more than two years in the city, preaching the gospel to jew and gentile, ministering with power and building up the church there. Ephesians 5 commentary the duties of wives and husbands.
The ephesians were once in darkness, but being now light in the lord, they are exhorted to walk in that light, and bring forth the. The duty of wives is, submission to their husbands in the lord, which includes honouring and obeying them, from a. See more ideas about ephesians chapter 5, bible verses and verses. Union among saints john nelson darby letters 1 children of light christian friend. And walk in love, as christ also has loved us and given himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to god for a sweetsmelling aroma. Richison value of ephesians ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church this book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life john calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible we see something of the supremacy of christ in gods. Verses 5 through 9 provide pauls instructions for servants and masters. The rest of chapter5 and at least the first9 verses are based upon that. I spent 20092010 writing verse by verse through this letter and it changed my life. They were not in any sense obedience to a command as is the case in ephesians 5. The following verses state how a husband must love his wife.
Last week we stopped at the end of chapter 5 verse 20, where the apostle paul has. Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters. Verse 25 husbands, love your wives, just as christ loved the church and gave himself up for her verse 28 in this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own. David guzik commentary on ephesians 5, where paul encourages the church to forsake the. Pray at all times in the spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints. Because god, for christs sake, has forgiven you, therefore be ye followers of god, imitators of god. Here is my definition of the filling of the spirit. John calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible.
The duties of wives and husbands are enforced by the spiritual relation between christ and the church. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. No book of the bible has had a greater impact on my life. Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of gods redemptive work in christ. One expressed purpose of the book is that we might know what are the riches of the glory of. Ephesians chapter 5 free online bible study lessons. Ephesians chapter 5 verse by verse bible commentary. Walk in love, and shun fornication and all uncleanness. They should avoid all uncleanness, impurity, covetousness, and foolish jesting, and idolatry, because these things exclude from the kingdom of god, 37. Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would christ, ephesians 6.
Verse 8 verse 9 verse 10 verse 11 verse 12 verse verse 14. Ephesians 51517 bible verse black and white by artfullyscripted words quotes, bible quotes, wise. The last three chapters teach about how god will use christians in this plan. Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. The manifestations of the spirits control in this chapter are found in verses 19. C h spurgeon wrote these timeless words the grand thing the church. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. Instead, be filled with the spirit, 19 speaking to. A free bible version and commentary on the letter to the ephesians in easyenglish. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. 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. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ephesians chapter 5.
Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Instead, be filled with the spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from. According to ephesians, chapter 5, verse 5, who does not have any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god. Ephesians chapter 5 the new john gill exposition of. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Read introduction to ephesians 18 and do not be drunk. An immoral, impure or greedy person such a person is an idolater ephesians 5. He has decided that we shall become his sons and daughters verse 5. Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey christ. First, god has reconciled individuals to himself as an act of grace 2. Another theme which does justice to the content of the epistle and one that i suggest for this study is that offered by warren wiersbe.
View ephesians the duties of wives and husbands are enforced by the spiritual relation between christ and the church. Ephesians 5 commentary the duties of wives and husbands are. The duty of wives is, submission to their husbands in the lord, which includes honouring and obeying them, from a principle of love to them. For the last few week in our study of ephesians, we. The body must be whole and complete, and thats why in ephesians 4 it says, till we all come to the fullness of the stature of christ. Read and study ephesians 5 with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. These are simple overviews on each chapter along with group discussion questions. A mystery by biblical definition, is something that has not yet been revealed. It is the will of god that ye should be sober, chaste, holy, and pure. The purpose of filling in acts had to do with the validation of the gospel in each occurrence in the book of acts he 2.
See the whole of the passage in livy, to which i have referred on ephesians 5. This book a letter is the foundation of the entire christian faith and has changed the hearts of many as they read and understand the wonderful truths nestled inside. Ephesians 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. We would do well here to go back and reread chapter 5 in light of this reality. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. And, all believers are sealed with the spirit the moment they are saved eph. Ephesians 5, new international version niv the bible app. Before we close this introduction to ephesians, it may be helpful to consider the following outline of the book as presented in the bible exposition commentary.
The new john gill exposition of the entire bible on. After describing the pieces of the armor of god, paul adds another important part of spiritual battle. Now if you would, take a copy of gods holy word in your hands and turn with me to pauls letter to the ephesians, chapter 1. And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. I dont know of a more important verse in the new testament for the christian. No immoral, impure or greedy personsuch a person is an idolaterhas any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god. Verse 1 verse 2 verse 3 verse 4 verse 5 verse 6 verse 7. Apr 03, 2016 read introduction to ephesians 18 and do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation. Verse 15 verse 16 verse 17 verse 18 verse 19 verse 20 verse 21. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. Christ should stand up in full functioning form in his body the church just as he did in his human body in his incarnation. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Having explained gods great goals for the church, paul proceeds to show the steps toward their fulfillment. In this verse, paul notes the importance of obedience to ones master.
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