Commentary on the book of ephesians 5 1-2

In ancient greek the language paul originally wrote in, ephesians 1. Against all manner of uncleanness, with proper arguments and remedies proposed against such sins. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. We have here an exhortation to mutual love and charity, ephesians 5. Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Ephesians 5 resources multiple sermons and commentaries.

Ephesians 5 commentary william barclays daily study bible. It includes being holy in all our behavior, because he is holy. 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. Therefore be imitators of god, as beloved children. A young man once said to me that he could see nothing wrong with the christmas tree because he did not bow down and worship it. Spurgeon commentary on pauls epistle to the ephesians. 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. Through the whole of this th book of athenaeus the reader will see the most melancholy proofs of the most abominable practices among the greeks. Each provides exposition that gives careful attention to the biblical text, is doctrinally reformed, focuses on christ through the lens of redemptive history, and applies the bible to our contemporary setting.

He knows the truth about christmas, but he holds his opinion higher than the truth. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Walk as a metaphor of general behavior is used in this chapter to admonish christians to. Our main understanding of the will of the lord comes from a good knowledge of his. It includes being faithful in our dealings with others, because he is a faithful god. The law of moses, a national as well as an individual code with penalties for disobedience, necessarily dealt with the outward act. Ephesians 5 therefore be imitators of god, as beloved. John calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. I, paul, say to you that x if you accept circumcision, y christ will be of no advantage to you.

Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church. We have taken great care to provide you with each individual commentary as it was intended and written by the original author. 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. Verse 9 this verse is about the fruit of the spirit galatians 5. 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. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Paul set the tone for these chapters when he said, walk worthily of the calling. Paul set the tone for chapters 45 when he said, walk peripateo worthily of the calling with which you were called 4.

Living a life activated by lovingkindness in the keeping of gods commandments, following the example of jesus christ, and being tenderhearted to forgive is a sweetsmelling sacrifice to god. Ephesians 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Verses 12 here we have the exhortation to mutual love, or to christian charity. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. 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. It includes speaking the truth, because he is the god of truth. 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 chapter 5 may be subdivided into seven subsections. The epistle to the ephesians chapter five objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see the importance of walking in love, light, and wisdom 2 to understand the responsibilities wives and husbands have toward each other 3 to appreciate the high esteem and great love the lord has for his church summary paul continues to exhort christians to. This first section discusses how believers are to be imitators of god, with a particular focus on the love of christ ephesians 5. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. Ephesians 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. The rule of life laid down by jesus touches the motives and impulses which lead to action.

You must live in love, as christ loved you, and gave himself to god as a sacrifice and an offering, a sacrifice which was the odour of a sweet savour to god. Ephesians macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book 20 john macarthur. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life. You hear much about the free will of man, hear a little about the free will of god. Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. But the characteristic that paul mentions to sum it all up is love 5. The standard of holiness enjoined by jesus upon his followers is exacting. Book of ephesians matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry.

The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ver. That we should be holy and without blame before him in love. Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by jesus christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will. As an opera has an overture, setting the tone for all the melodies that will follow, so ephesians 1. The membership of that church was primarily gentile. The apostle had been insisting on this in the former chapter, and particularly in the.

Paul is saying the same thing here, also mentioning the shunning of fornication, uncleanness, covetousness, filthiness, and other things, that is, sinful behaviors, how the world does things. They should avoid all uncleanness, impurity, covetousness, and foolish jesting. Paul was writing to the church in ephesus, located in asian minor modern day turkey. Three of the offerings were sweet smelling, and two were not. Angry and impatient drivers, suddenly take out all their frustrations on the next guy. These verses clearly point to the seriousness of idolatry, but few seem to understand that the essence of idolatry is the worship of the self. Do we see a similarity between this passage and romans 12.

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. And walk in love, as christ also has loved us and given himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to god for a sweetsmelling aroma. 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. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will.

He told the corinthians that he was their father in the gospel and. No immoral, impure or greedy personsuch a person is an idolaterhas any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god. The context paul set the tone for chapters 45 when he said, walk peripateo worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. This exposition of ephesians is accessible to both pastors and lay readers, as are all titles in the reformed expository commentary series. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Ephesians 5, new international version niv the bible app.

Dec 07, 2016 each commentary is beautifully formatted with every verse given an uncluttered presentation for ease of reference and use. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ver. Study ephesians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. And walk in love, as christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to god. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. 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. Study guide for ephesians 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. As we prove a coin by the eye and the ear, and by using it, so by accurate and continued study, and above all by practice and experimental trial, we may prove or test what is acceptable unto the lord. Ephesians 5 5 1 follow gods example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to god.