Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. The hymn, just as i am, talks about fightings and fears within, without. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Ephesians a verse by verse study of gods eternal purpose in and through jesus christ. Finally, be strong in the lord and in the strength of his might.
Christ in us is here our life and indwelling strength. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. With this verse we enter into the final exhortation. 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. Finally, be strong in the lord and in the strength. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. The command, be strong in the lord, reminds us that we have no strength in ourselves to combat and to conquer the enemy of our souls. What is the readiness of the gospel of peace ephesians 6. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. 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. The main idea is to be strong in the lord and in his mighty power so you can stand in the face of spiritual warfare. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. What does it mean to be strong in the lord in ephesians 6.
The principles inculcated within this passage of scripture are timeless and should be fully integrated into the life of the modern believer. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god. From chapter 1 to 6, in that order, you will read about. William gurnall, a pastor, published his book the christian in complete armour, an exposition of ephesians. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord, and in the power of his might. As you start this study, ask the holy spirit to help you understand what god has said through paul. All should be strong in the lord, and be armed with his armor, because of. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
Parents should be tender towards their children, ephesians 6. We must hold our ground as we fight against the pressures of satan and this world. In chapter three paul prays for them that they might be strengthened with. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Commentary on galatians and ephesians by john calvin. Ephesians commentary verse by verse precept austin. What is the breastplate of righteousness ephesians 6. 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. Commentary on galatians and ephesians bible study guide. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ephesians chapter 6. 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. The book of ephesians is a letter from paul to christians at ephesus. Stay encouraged and united with christ with these popular bible verses from the tenth book of the new testament, ephesians. Bible study articles that explain clearly each verse in the book of ephesians insight, commentary and analysis.
Baughs comments are invariably measured, judicious, the product of informed and careful scholarship, lightly worn. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Paul is ecstatic about what the gospel accomplishes. The book of ephesians, chapter 6 king james version.
T he book of ephesians is 6 chapters of solid christian teachings. Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers doing nothing but when under the masters eye, and then pretending a great deal of diligence and industry, in order to ingratiate themselves into his affections, and neglecting his business when he is absent. Study bible commentary critical and explanatory peoples new testament. Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. Brackets are marks like this that we use to separate words from the main part of a sentence. As part of his instructions to us that we should live worthy of our calling 4. Indeed, in identifying the mystery of the gospel, ephesians 6. Finally, my brethren this is the conclusion of the apostles exhortations, in which he addresses the saints as his brethren. In this passage, paul spells out for the ephesians the nature of the battle and describes how to find the strength to resist the temptations we will face. In verse 11, paul tells us to stand against the devils tricks. Get this book on amazon using its exact isbn interview. This is the most oftquoted passage from the book of ephesians and one of.
Read and study ephesians 6 with the verse by verse bible commentary hi, sign out. Tou loipou endunamousthe en kurio kai en to kratei tes ischuos autou amplified. On one level, the text concerns the proclamation not just of the gospel but of the mystery. Children should obey their parents, that they may live long and be happy, ephesians 6. 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. The book of ephesians records not only what god has done chapters but also what he is doing now chapters 4 6 in the church below. In conclusion, be strong in the lord be empowered through your union with him.
Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. And masters should treat their servants with humanity, ephesians 6. Put on the full armor of god so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. In verse, he encourages us to prepare to withstand in the evil day and having done all, to stand. God is very able to show his awesome love, mercy and patience to the weak, helpless and bound. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on. Finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. Servants should show all obedience and fidelity to their masters, ephesians 6.
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