A reference book that is an essential in any study that involves the apostle. Other aspects of divine fatherhood are not here in question. Ephesians lessons for youth every child ministries. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. 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. They show that unity depends more upon the exercise of the members moral qualities than the structure of the institution. Although kennedy in new testament interpretation through rhetorical criticism states that the writer of ephesians is skilled in rhetoric, he, like many commentators, does not attempt a structural analysis of the epistle in.
This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. The part we have to play is to walk worthy of our calling, and as the apostle goes on to say, our calling is to be one. This you may use as a shield, which will quench all the fiery darts, the furious temptations, violent and sudden injections of the devil. Sermons on ephesians i taught while i was a pastor. One of the effects the covid19 virus has is causing faith leaders to wonder about their spiritual and civil responsibilities. We are confident that this unity is found in jesus christ, by the spirit of god.
Ephesians chapter 6 barnes notes on the new testament on. Proceedings of the american academy of arts and sciences 6 1866 32930, with a comma after. Mixing law with grace, or anything of the carnal mind, as written in romans 8. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Ephesians teaching copy to correct and pdf for final use. Hoehner does hundreds of word studies throughout his commentary. The national endowment for the humanities provided support for entering this text. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you. History of the peloponnesian war summary and study guide.
The whole book of ephesians is like a fabric that is so woven together. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the spirit, binding yourselves to. Ephesians 6 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole. Minos is the first to whom tradition ascribes the possession of a navy.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. A commentary on thucydides simon hornblower oxford. Paul moves from generalities to specific applications beginning in eph 4. Athens, every four years, rivaled them in size and importance thucydides, hist. An exhortation to fathers to manifest such a character that children could properly obey them, and to train them up in a proper manner, ephesians 6. Ephesians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. Bible study articles that explain clearly each verse in the book of ephesians insight, commentary and analysis.
It is a good argument against sin that we have not so learned christ. The proper response to the fact of spiritual warfare. In love 5 he predestined us to adoption as sons through jesus christ to himself, according to the kind intention of his will, 6 to the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the beloved ephesians 1. Some of these sermons on ephesians also contain mp3 audio files. Apr 16, 2012 history of the peloponnesian warbook 4. Functional teleology and the coherence of ephesians mohr siebeck. The mandate for christian unity a study of ephesians 4. Currently we find ourselves trying to stand on faith yet be responsible and obedient to the laws and those that have rule over us. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ.
Ephesians 4 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Read ephesians 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This is the first volume of a twovolume historical and literary commentary on the eight books of thucydides, the great fifthcentury b. With admonitions like these, we step into the intimate personal relationships within a congregation or family. The book, the day that america told the truth, states p.
Paul sets forth seven elements that form the biblical basis for unity, all prefaced by the word one. There are several previous related questions that you might want to read. It first presents both the historical and literary contexts followed by an overview of the passage in the context of the letter as a whole. And just like any walk is made up of individual steps, paul is giving us several steps to walk in unity with one another. The history of the peloponnesian war ends in midsentence in 411, seven years before the end of the war and 11 before thucydideswho served as an athenian general before being exiled in 422, for failing a missionis believed to have died. Furthermore, various church fathers cite portions of the book as scripture or allude to it. We must recognize that there is a sacred spiritual unity, created by the holy spirit, a unity of christians with the lord jesus christ and with each other as members of his body note 1 john 1.
Ephesians 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. Paul adds a seventh and final one to complete his list begun in verse 4. Ephesians has been called the queen of the epistles, the quintessence of paulinism, the divinest composition of man and even the waterloo of commentators. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. David guzik commentary on ephesians 4, where paul calls the church into unity. Hide browse bar your current position in the text is marked in blue. The book of ephesians overview of the book of ephesians the book of ephesians is a masterpiece of revelation that bridges the principles of grace and obedience into one solid irremovable form. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ver.
After decades of teaching the book of ephesians, hoehners commentary is his magnum opus on this epistle. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each others faults because of your love. In this passage thucydides suggests that listeners will find his book. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ephesians chapter 4. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ver. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. One must be bornagain or else the regeneration can not take place. Christians are all saved by the grace of the same god, uniquely defined and identified in the old and new testaments.
You have one master, one faith, one baptism, one god and father of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. But god, who is rich in mercy that is, in compassion for us, amidst our sins and miseries, and in his free, gratuitous goodness and readiness to pardon the guilty, and save the lost. The duty of masters towards their servants, ephesians 6. In his book flesh and spirit, barclay said of this quality, it is when we have prautes that we treat all men with perfect courtesy, that we can rebuke. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. Lastly, it was he who, from a natural desire to protect his growing revenues, sought, as far as he. Wherefore he saith that is, in reference to which god saith by david, having ascended on high, he led captivity captive he triumphed over all his enemies, satan, sin, and death, which had before enslaved all the world.
You cant disassociate chapter 6 from chapters 3 and 4. Above all, upon, or over all, these and the other parts of your armour, as a sort of universal covering. The letter to the ephesians pillar new testament commentary by peter t. Thus the winter ended, and with it ended the seventh year of this war of which thucydides is the historian.
Commentary on galatians and ephesians by john calvin. Constables notes on ephesians 2020 edition for some interpreters, the reference in 2 timothy 4. Click anywhere in the line to jump to another position. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 4 and more. As with any ancient text, much about the work is contested and much remains unclear. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. Ephesians 6 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. However, the similarities between ephesians and colossians have led most scholars to. Please look over our study guide questions below as you read through books 4 and the opening chapters of book 5 chs. This book is a revised version of my doctoral thesis completed at the univer sity of st. He will not marry many brides but one united bride. Commentary on galatians and ephesians bible study guide. Ephesians 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely.
The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws are thoroughly revealed in the old testament. Paul introduced the idea of the whole armor of god back in ephesians 6. 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. Ephesians, which is a cyclical letter to the churches of asia minor cf. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. Some say that ephesians reads like a commentary on the pauline letters and probably it has been. Active inductive bible study of ephesians for youth page 4 of 42 by mama lorella, every child ministries. The book of ephesians, chapter 4 king james version. Ephesians presents as a letter with a typical address, 1. Therefore take up the whole armor of god, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Thucydides, history of the peloponnesian war, book iv, chapter 40. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more.
You remember that last week we looked together at the opening verses of this chapter to see what the condition of man is, as god sees him, as he actually is in life. We are in a section of ephesians where paul is calling us to walk in unity. This is a statement of moral dispositions which should attend their walk conveying the idea of accompaniment gr. Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Themes in thucydides account of the sicilian expedition jstor. Specific focus on how modern society has corrupted christian perspectives is included. By lowliness, understand humility, which is opposed to pride. History of the peloponnesian warbook 4 wikisource, the. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary.
He made himself 1 master of a great part of what is now termed the hellenic sea. Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. All christians are to put on spiritual armour against the enemies of their souls. Ephesians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Nothing which happened during the war caused greater amazement in hellas. It is the most detailed english commentary on the greek text of ephesians. Thucydides, history of the peloponnesian war, book i. The thought in these clauses progresses downwards and inwards. Fourthly, he could not describe the ephesians as so exclusively. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. An exhortation to put on the whole armour of god, with a description of the. Life story functional obligations for those in the body of christ. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is.