Nnnexegesis notes on the book of ephesians 4

Ephesians 4, new international version niv the bible app. Read ephesians 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. The word therefore in verse 1, signals this change. As discussed in this book already, the ephesians were sealed with the holy spirit. Read ephesians 4 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Constables notes on ephesians 2020 edition for some interpreters, the reference in 2 timothy 4. In chapters 46, he outlines the responsibilities associated with that status. The fourth chapter of ephesians introduces a change of direction for the book. The meaning here is, that as there is really but one church on earth, there ought to be unity. 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. Ephesians 4 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.

Ephesians 4 with all humility and gentleness, with patience. Ephesians chapter 4 kjv king james version when was easter easter is one of famous portable cast in the work schedule. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. As discussed in this book already, the ephesians were sealed with the holy. We are in a section of ephesians where paul is calling us to walk in unity. Ephesians 3 ephesians 5 the book of ephesians chapter 4 verses. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of god because of the ignorance that is.

The key to putting on the new self, is following jesus. However, the similarities between ephesians and colossians have led most scholars to. 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 the lessons are now available as an ebook or printed book for your convenience. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Ephesians 4 new international readers version nirv growing up together in the body of christ.

The key to putting on the new self, is following jesus, emulating him, making him our new role model. He has imputed his righteousness to his body, for now we have been bought with a price and therefore no longer our own but all things are gods. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. What does it mean to live in a manner that is worthy of the gospel. Constables notes on ephesians 2020 edition the letter focuses on what god did through the historical work of jesus christ and does through his spirit today, in order to build his new society in the midst of the old. Ephesians 45 niv unity and maturity in the body of bible gateway. View notes exegesisephesians4 from business econ203 at columbia college. He received for them, that he might give to them, a large measure of gifts and graces. Ephesians encourages us to take a new perspective on our lives, one in which our work is an outgrowth of gods own work of creating the world and redeeming it from sin. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord imprisoned for his sake and for.

He did not necessarily choose us as individuals before the foundation of the world, but he did decide that he would have a church, a group of people impregnated by his spirit, a unique family of his who would be in the image of his son. Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. We see practical ways in which gods glory enters the church. Pauls instructions to the ephesians make it clear that christians are not meant for a life of sin and shame. And just like any walk is made up of individual steps, paul is giving us several steps to walk in unity with one another. Verses 116 especially verse 1 set the tone for the rest of this letter. We work in response to gods call to follow jesus in every aspect of our lives eph. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries.

Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds for doubting authorship by the apostle paul. This chapter ephesians 4 is the commencement of the practical part of the. So i am asking you to live a life worthy of what god chose you for. Paul is saying, because of what i have said, this is what i want you to do. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Book summary ephesians reveals to us the great mystery of the church which is the body of christ. In this case, the larger is the population of the earth, and the smaller. Ephesians 4 nirv growing up together in the body of. Ephesians 4, new living translation nlt the bible app. The meaning is, you have not so learned christianitythe doctrines of. 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. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2.

And, as they also used to give donatives to the people, at their. The book of ephesians, chapter 4 king james version. Verses 4, 5, and 6 gave a powerful description of the unity christians can experience in christ. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.

So, when we complain about our situation were murmuring against god. The foundation of the world was laid in adam and eves sin, so god had the church in mind before our first parents were ever offered to eat of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil or of the tree of life. Verses two and three give us the keys to guarding the unity of the faith. This added an extra weight of seriousness to the directives that he was about to give to them, and us. The ministry guides and directs us into a spiritual condition acceptable to god. Paul refers to the distinguishing characteristic that differentiates the old man of sin ephesians 4. This distinction is identified as a walk ephesians 4.

For these reasons, most regard ephesians to be a circular letter intended for many churches. Not only was he legally sinless, he was also humble, meek, merciful, sacrificial, kind, encouraging, positive, and patient. Paul began the practical application section of this letter with a quick reminder to the readers that he was a prisoner, for their sake. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. The word choose suggests taking a smaller number out of a larger. The behaviour of the believer in the world chapters 46 chapter 4. Perfecting is a term that can be used to refer to setting a broken bone. Ephesians 4 niv bible as a prisoner for the lord, then, i urge you. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Just as earlier parts of ephesians have identified god as the source of the churchs identity cf. This verse proves beyond dispute that god had the church in mind before the foundation of the world.

Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Ephesians chapter 4 sermon by eric hanson, ephesians 4. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called. It is a good argument against sin that we have not so learned christ. Paul quickly and strongly contrasts the sinful practices of unbelievers with what the ephesians have been taught.

Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 4 and more. Ephesians 4 with all humility and gentleness, with. Endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace 3. Perhaps you take down some book of travels, and you forget that you have got a more. Summary of ephesians chapters 3 and 4 robert walsh. There is one body one church for so the word body means here denoting the body of christ. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution. What paul teaches in chapters 46 is about how to live as christians. Ephesians 4 is the fourth chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the.

Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. To me, the first there chapters of this book are among the most thrilling and most profound in the bible. For a fuller discussion of the sword analogy with regard to scripture, refer to hebrews 4. W hat are 4 key bible study questions from the book of ephesians. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time he wrote colossians and philemon, as he sent all three letters by the hand of tychicus, accompanied by onesimus ephesians 6. There are several ways of looking into this wonderful and remarkable book of ephesians, but the figure below illustrates the way in which it will be viewed in this.

All is given as seems best to christ to bestow upon every one. The epistle to the ephesians chapter four objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see the importance of walking in unity and purity 2 to appreciate the gifts christ has given the church for our edification, and the need for each one to do their share summary beginning with this chapter and proceeding through the rest of the epistle, paul. And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the lords holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledgethat you. Study guide for ephesians 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. While on earth, christ personally guided his disciples john 14. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Ephesians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.

Pastor steven cole sermons ephesians pastor steven. This clearly means that christ also descended to our lowly world. Christians are called to enjoy the riches of the gospel and therefore must live lives worthy of this calling. He received for them, that he might give to them, a large measure of gifts. In chapters 4 6, he outlines the responsibilities associated with that status. Ephesians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Janke nebraska district pastors conference, trinity lutheran church winner, south dakota, april 20, 1993 1.

Jesus christ is the standard and example, the pinnacle of all things a human should be. Gods showcase, gods trophy display but i like trophies of grace because that is what seems to best fit what some of the bible verses in ephesians seem to be saying. Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. As a prisoner for the lord, then, i urge you to live a life worthy of the. All the lessons are now available as an e book or printed book for your convenience. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. It means putting into the condition in which it should be. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. What paul taught in chapters was first about god and his son jesus christ. 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 4 nirv growing up together in the body of bible. In chapters, paul outlined the blessings associated with being a child of god.