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In this weeks bible study, were looking at pauls letter to the church in ephesusa diverse group of jews and nonjews from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and more. Commentaries on the corrected version of the book of the law. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Let no corrupt communication or discourse, dictated by corruption in the heart of the speaker, and tending to corrupt the minds or manners of hearers. Paul began here in the manner of all writers of his time with a salutation ephesians 1. Based on an indepth study of the greek texts, he starts with an introduction that covers the beginnings of the three books and gives particular emphasis to the geography of asia minor. So our talk is a major area where the gospel will make a huge difference. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Paul spent three chapters spelling out in glorious detail all that god did for us, freely by his grace.

He received for them, that he might give to them, a large measure of gifts and graces. Verse 29 paul now talks about the way that christians shou. Welcome to our study of ephesians, a book that highlights the high calling and conduct of the church. It is the duty of christians to seek, by the blessing of god, to bring persons to think seriously, and to encourage and warn. Because of this high calling, we should walk conduct our life in a different manner than the world around us does. That it may minister grace be a means of conveying more grace into their hearts. Salvation, holy spirit, predestination, redemption, faith, and jesus are just a few of the doctrines which paul covers. It would appear that paul built up this type of phrase to extol and praise god as the giver of all blessings. Ephesians chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. The author makes word meanings clear, as worthy axios in eph 4. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. Ephesians summary sermons commentaries bible study. Ephesians 4 commentary new testament matthew henry.

These words counteract any thought that by his ascension to heaven christ thereby, in any sense, deserted the earth. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. The father is the source of blessing here, the son in ephesians 1. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. This commentary will join hoehner and obrien as the first references on ephesians to which i turn. He points out seven questions to ask in principle in deciding whether to drink wine pp. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth that is, thou shalt constantly read it, and upon occasion discourse of it, and the sentence which shall come out of thy month, shall in all things be given according to this rule. Ephesians 4 william barclays daily study bible bible. And grieve not by any act of disobedience, particularly by any kind of corrupt discourse, or by any of the following sins. Articles sermons topics books podcasts filter resources by ask pastor john. Paul illustrates the church as a complete body of which jesus, though in heaven, is the head, and the elect here on earth comprise the rest of it.

Ephesians 4 tpt our divine calling as a prisoner of. In pauls letter to the ephesians, he speaks to jews and nonjews, two groups that were divided by so many factors it would have taken an act of god to unite them. The commentaries, old, new, and derivative, on the book of the law, liber al vel legis, featuring a holograph comparison, notes from numerous editors through time, and the consolidation of the qabalistic appendix which had been intended from the first by the beast. Ephesians bible study guide 11 free online lessons with. To the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the beloved. 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. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible.

The first three chapters of ephesians expound on the very core foundations of faith which we have as believers. Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Think of an ideal marriagethats the picture of how god wants us to cling to h. Several times, deuteronomy asserts moses as author 1. The book offers a restatement of the law for a new generation, rather than a. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you. Moo, wheaton college ephesians has been described as both the crown of pauls letters and a waterloo for commentators. When we act according to our nature as children of god, we will imitate him.

So, paul says here, our words are to be used for good. Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Bruce gives a sectionbysection commentary on colossians, philemon, and ephesians. In the time of paul, ephesus was in anatolia, the present turkey. Law takes up the love of self as the measure of love to others. All is given as seems best to christ to bestow upon every one. The epistles to the colossians, to philemon, and to the ephesians. Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The purpose of the book of ephesians was to warn the church elders about the false teachers that were teaching a false gospel and to maintain their first love that they held when they first became believers. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is. Most of us realize that the unity of the church of god courses through the book of ephesians as a general theme.

The meaning is, you have not so learned christianitythe doctrines of christ and the rules of life prescribed by him. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. A free bible version and commentary on the letter to the ephesians in easyenglish. This introductory course is designed to provide key insights into the book of ephesians by pulling together a number of key resources. Galatians and ephesians college press niv commentary. The book of ephesians bible study and ministry resources. The commentary sections are well written with good explanations of some of the more important greek words. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 4 and more. This makes the connection, not only with the glorious spiritual privileges laid out in ephesians 1 through 3, but also with the high call of a unified, mature body as described in ephesians 4.

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. The initial triple phrase recurs as in a refrain in ephesians 1. The original expression, is literally, rotten or putrid speech. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible software. Ephesians is the second book we would recommend to a bible study group to dive into after the book of mark. Love is the law of christs kingdom, the lesson of his school, the livery of his family. And grieve not by any act of disobedience, particularly by any kind of. The ephesians didnt have much in common, yet paul is very clear that in the family of god, all are equal recipients of gods grace through jesus societies have always categorized people into different. Ephesians 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.

Ephesians 4, coffman commentaries on the bible, 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. Filthy and unclean words and discourse are poisonous and infectious, as putrid rotten meat. 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. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of ephesians. Calvins favorite epistle, it joyfully celebrates the grace of god and the love of christ in all their fullness. Ephesians baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. As we work our way through the book of ephesians, we are in a paragraph. We have even learned how to defy the laws of gravity so that we can fly by. Ephesians 1 coffman commentaries on the bible bible.

To the use of edifying to forward them in repentance, faith, or holiness. This is bruces new commentary on ephesians and philemon along with a revision of his 1957 commentary from the simpson and bruce volume above 1986. Ephesians 4 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Ephesians 4 coffman commentaries on the bible bible. Commentary on ephesians 4 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Read ephesians 4 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible.

Read ephesians 4 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. In the first three chapters, paul teaches about the great measures god took in order to make these two groups into one new humanity in jesus. Whats new sermon illustrations faqs daily bible reading. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth the law which had already been written by moses, and from which he and the people were to take all those precepts by which their lives were to be governed. It follows that the student must read any commentary with discernment, realizing that any fallible teacher may err, whether he is. We are not simply to know what scripture says, but are to act responsibility and obey the call of god to speak timely words of encouragement which edify the body. They act in this way because they are thinking about themselves only.

The gospel of jesus christ has given us a whole new reason to live, to walk, and to speak. Thomas aquinas, commentary on saint paul s epistle to the ephesians trans. The book contains a good introduction, outline and bibliography for both galatians and ephesians. David guzik commentary on ephesians 5, where paul encourages the church to. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of god because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may. Each set of instructions will make multiple appeals to the person and work of the lordchrist, looking back to the one who has blessed the ephesians with every spiritual blessing eph. Ephesians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.

This is a general exhortation to walk as becomes our christian profession. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. This book is part of the excellent college press niv commentary set based on the niv text. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye. Dec 26, 2018 ephesians 4 resources multiple sermons and commentaries. Book of deuteronomy overview insight for living ministries.