The book of the law commentary on ephesians 4

This is a general exhortation to walk as becomes our christian profession. Chapters available ephesians calvins commentary on. We enter now on the latter part of it, in which we have the most weighty and serious exhortations that can be given. L is the sacred letter in the holy twelvefold table which forms the triangle that stabilizes the universe. In this book, however, he goes into greater depth before making the transition. Read ephesians 4 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. This page explains how god enables his people to grow and become a strong a glorious church exuding christs love. We see practical ways in which gods glory enters the church. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at. Bible commentaries adam clarke commentary ephesians. Grace is given to each as christ desires ephesians 4. Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace.

Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once the metropolis of that part of the. The office of an apostle was to declare, in an infallible manner, the whole gospel doctrine. If there be but one body, all that belong to that body should have one heart. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. The book contains a good introduction, outline and bibliography for both galatians and ephesians. John macarthur preached versebyverse through the book of ephesians in a sixtyonepart series that lasted from january 1, 1978 until june 24, 1979. We must think rightly if we are to act appropriately. Filthy and unclean words and discourse are poisonous and infectious, as putrid rotten meat. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry. Love is the law of christs kingdom, the lesson of his school, the livery of his family. Ephesians 1 coffman commentaries on the bible bible. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called. Ephesians 4 commentary john gills exposition of the bible.

Ephesians and colossians, lead us to even higher and deeper arcana of revelation, and they, like romans, combine with the exposition of truth a luminous doctrine of duty. 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. 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. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, a. In the time of paul, ephesus was in anatolia, the present turkey. Ephesians baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. David guzik commentary on ephesians 4, where paul calls the church into unity, which happens through the work of the spiritual gifts. It comes from a hebrew word meaning breath or vapor. Charles simeons devotional commentaries this is my favorite commentary set j.

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a loyal. Ephesians 4 ironsides notes on selected books bible. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible software. Verses 16 focus on the theme of the entire bookunity cf. The blessings which we enjoy, the apostle affirms, are in consequence of gods having chosen us, that we. The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a. Outline of ephesians chapters 1 3 our position in christ what we are before god 1. 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. Ephesians 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.

Moo, wheaton college ephesians has been described as both the crown of pauls letters and a waterloo for commentators. 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. Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. We may observe it to have been very much the practice of this apostle to intermix, with his instructions and counsels, intercessions and prayers to god for those to whom he wrote, as knowing that all his. In these words, which unite the passionate enthusiasm of thanksgiving with the clearcut precision of a creed, st. Jan 22, 2017 liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by lxxviii xciii unto dclxvi with a commentary by the beast, to mega therion 666 in the first edition this book is called l.

Gods people are children who will not lie, who dare not lie, who hate and abhor lying. Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible. Feb 01, 2021 the author makes word meanings clear, as worthy axios in eph 4. Ephesus, which is familiarly known in history under a great variety of names, 106 was a very celebrated city of lesser asia. Ligon duncan also preached a sixtyonepart series on ephesians beginning june 26, 2005 and. Chapter 4 we have gone through the former part of this epistle, which consists of several important doctrinal truths, contained in the three preceding chapters. Ephesians 4 john browns commentary on selected book of the. Because of this high calling, we should walk conduct our life in a different manner than the world around us does. Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. In chapter4he is going to exhort them to live and act godly. Of his devout and affectionate prayer to god for the ephesians. The lord provides apostles, prophets, evangelists and pastorteachers. If paul was the author of this book, he probably wrote it from his.

This book is part of the excellent college press niv commentary set based on the niv text. But the range of romans is larger in both directions, and presents us also with noble and farreaching discussions of christian polity, instructions in. There is one body and one spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called. The key word in this last half of the book is walk eph 4. Of the account which paul gives the ephesians concerning himself, as he was appointed by god to be the apostle of the gentiles. The ancient city was situated at the mouth of the river cayster, on the shore of the aegean sea, about 50 miles south of smyrna. Verses 16 focus on the theme of the entire book unity cf. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. Commentaries on the corrected version of the book of the law. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. Ephesians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Paul draws out to us explicitly that which is the great subject of the whole ephesian epistle. Ephesians 4 william barclays daily study bible bible. In chapters, paul outlined the blessings associated with being a child of god.

The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace makes in them. Ephesians 4, ironsides notes on selected books, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, like many of ironsides writings, are a standard that has. Ephesians 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Instead of privileged classes, as the jews under the law, a unity of dispensation was henceforth to be the common privilege of jew and gentile alike. The meaning is, you have not so learned christianitythe doctrines of christ and the rules of life prescribed by him. Read ephesians 4 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 4 and more. There is one lord, one faith, one baptism, one god and father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in all. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. It is an exhortation to us all regarding our relationships with other believers. Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once the metropolis of that part of the world. In chapters 4 6, he outlines the responsibilities associated with that status. This commentary will join hoehner and obrien as the first references on ephesians to which i turn.

Paul turns now to the believers growth in dealings among the gentiles eph. What paul teaches in chapters 4 6 is about how to live as christians. The behaviour of the believer in the world chapters 4 6 chapter 4. Let us consider the cause, fountain, origin of the blessings of salvationaccording as he hath chosen as. Chapters available ephesians adam clarke commentary. He points out seven questions to ask in principle in deciding whether to drink wine pp. What paul taught in chapters was first about god and his son jesus christ. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at 11 a. Obrien the letter to the ephesians pillar new testament commentary, 1999. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood.

Paul began here in the manner of all writers of his time with a salutation ephesians 1. The commentary sections are well written with good explanations of some of the more important greek words. And to take heed of the sins practised among the heathen. Having foreordained us into adoption as sons through jesus christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, under ephesians 1. Paul spent three chapters spelling out in glorious detail all that god did for us, freely by his grace. Bruce gives a sectionbysection commentary on colossians, philemon, and ephesians. The kjv, english revised version 1885, and rsv use three different words for the action described in this verse, as follows.

Ephesians 4, william barclays daily study bible, one of over 110 bible. But the range of romans is larger in both directions, and presents us also with noble and far. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord and in the power. According as he hath chosen us before the foundation of the world. Commentary on ephesians 4 by matthew henry blue letter bible. 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. Galatians and ephesians college press niv commentary. It is the most detailed english commentary on the greek text of ephesians.

Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Instead of privileged classes, as the jews under the law, a unity of dispensation was henceforth to be. Verses 116 especially verse 1 set the tone for the rest of this letter.