Commentary on the book of ephesians 5 16 17

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. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the lord is. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the lord is. There is a paradox in that god is the sovereign over time. The constant moral appeal of the new testament is simply this. He gave up his life for her 26 to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of gods word. He received for them, that he might give to them, a large measure of gifts and graces. Seventh day is sabbath in reply on ephesians 5 bsp commandment 3, exodus 20. 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. Buying off from the vanities of them that are without colossians 4.

No immoral, impure or greedy personsuch a person is an idolaterhas any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god. It is better, however, to refer it to the main idea, that of the walk, than to the subordinate. 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 liable to have so many untoward things happening to them, which no one can prevent or even foresee.

When we study this book, it is as though we have climbed a high. 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. In ephesians 5, paul instructions christians to walk in light of everything they have been given in jesus christ. The may refer to the immediately preceding clause ruck. Redeeming the time has special reference both here and in col. As we prove a coin by the eye and the ear, and by using it, so by accurate and continued study, and above all by practice and experimental trial, we may prove or test what is acceptable unto the lord.

Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. Ephesians 5, new living translation nlt the bible app. David guzik commentary on ephesians 5, where paul encourages the church to. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of ephesians. I would have enjoyed a bit more emphasis on ephesians 4.

Resemble him especially in his love and pardoning goodness, as becomes those beloved by their heavenly father. 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. A 6session bible study by tony merida challenge the status quo of our culture and even some churches by encouraging your group to live more purely the essential convictions of christianity. Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers. Remind christians of their spiritual blessings in christ eph 1. 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. 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. Expository notes schaffs new testament commentary expositors greek. In christs sacrifice his love triumphs, and we are to consider it fully. It may have been composed almost contemporaneously with colossians and initially sent with the epistle and philemon by tychicus eph. Ephesians 5 therefore be imitators of god, as beloved. 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. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. He received for them, that he might give to them, a large measure of gifts.

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. Calvins favorite epistle, it joyfully celebrates the grace of god and the love of christ in all their fullness. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world.

God has granted us every spiritual blessing in christ 1. 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. For paul, a mystery is spiritual knowledge that god has revealed to those who can see through eyes of faith romans 16. The mystery that god has revealed is the gospelthe good news of jesus christ. Ephesians 5, new international version niv the bible app. But because it is his desire to save, he exposes our sins to us so that we can repent. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the lords will is. 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. Join us in a bible study through the book of ephesians as we seek to answer the question, who am i.

Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. If youre keeping the books for an organization or just balancing your checkbook. Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. You can find additional free bible study outlines by clicking on the link and looking under the appropriate book study. Although ephesians is one of the new testaments shortest books in terms of word count, it is perhaps the most applicable to todays culture. Bible study articles that explain clearly each verse in the book of ephesians insight, commentary and analysis. For the unbeliever, life is in bondage to futility and meaninglessness 4. Tonight we want to continue our discussion on the will of god.

Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. By reading these letters, the believers gain an insight into the deeper mystery of the dying, resurrection and purpose of christ. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. Last week we looked at the importance of having clear guidance concerning the will of god. The days, says paul, are evil, and are in the power of wicked men, not in your own power.

This exposition of ephesians is accessible to both pastors and lay readers, as are all titles in the reformed expository commentary series. Christians should submit to church leaders 1 corinthians 16. Because ye ought so to walk as is said in ephesians 5. We need to see our position in christ, seated with him in heavenly places, before. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible. Buying off from the vanities of them that are without col 4. The meaning of this phrase used also in colossians 4.

The context paul set the tone for chapters 45 when he said, walk peripateo worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. They are felt to be so 1 on this account, for one thing. We said that gods will is practical, reasonable, spiritually discerned, and biblically unfolded. 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.

All is given as seems best to christ to bestow upon every one. A bible study of the book of ephesians training for service 1 by phil brennan, don williamson, et al. Ephesians 5 commentary william barclays daily study bible. David pawson ephesians unlocking the bible youtube. There should always be a sense of urgency in getting the gospel out. There are many rich, helpful comments on the husbandwife relationship in ephesians 5. This commentary will join hoehner and obrien as the first references on ephesians to which i turn. 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. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the lord is. His farewell speech to the ephesian elders acts 20. 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.

We must walk carefully and redeem the time that he gives us 5. 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. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. The last three chapters focus on the conduct or walk, cf. The starting point of this work is an observed tension in recent scholarly discussion of the ethical content of ephesians 4. The letter was written from prison in rome acts 28. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ephesians chapter 4. Ephesians 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Bruce, the epistles to the colossians, to philemon, and to the ephesians eerdmans, pp. Greek, buying up for yourselves the seasonable time whenever it occurs of good to yourselves and to others. 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. Moo, wheaton college ephesians has been described as both the crown of pauls letters and a waterloo for commentators. To walk carefully in this evil day, you must use your time wisely 5.