Commentary on the book of ephesians 5 1-20

Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Commentary on galatians and ephesians by john calvin. 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. Ephesians 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Be ye therefore followers of god not in his works of infinite wisdom and almighty power, which is impossible. Little toddlers will put on their fathers shoes and make big pretense of taking big steps in them. In a succinct form, this passage contains gods spiritual purpose. When we study this book, it is as though we have climbed a high mountain peak, because the book gives us that kind of perspective on what god has created. Ephesians 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Resemble him especially in his love and pardoning goodness, as becomes those beloved by their heavenly father.

He charges them be imitators of god, as dear children eph. The promises of the gospel on this sunday may make it possible to hear the. Kyle has written a number of books, including the matthew commentary in. Recorded at the bible lessons international studio. The book of ephesians gives practical, encouraging advice on living a life that honors god, which is why its still relevant in a conflictridden world. Ephesians 5, new international version niv the bible app. Second, wives and husbands are given clear biblical teachings regarding mutual love. 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. Ephesians 5 sermon the filling of the holy spirit by dr. David guzik commentary on ephesians 5, where paul encourages the church to. For the husband is the head of the wife as christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the savior. Ephesians 5 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Ephesians 5 is the fifth chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible.

Traditionally, it is believed to be written by apostle paul while he was in prison in rome around ad 62, but more recently, it is suggested to be written between. First, paul discusses how believers are to be imitators of god through a focus on the love demonstrated by christ ephesians 5. The context paul set the tone for chapters 45 when he said, walk peripateo worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace makes in them.

Pauls prescription for a higher standard of living is actually quite profound, as a careful reading of ephesians 4 and 5 shows. Ephesians has been called the queen of the epistles, the quintessence of paulinism, the divinest composition of man and even the waterloo of commentators. The evil beings try to rule society and the lives of people. Recall that we learned earlier that coarse talk should be replaced with thanksgiving.

Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. It refers to any place where christ rules over all. Be imitators of god or living as dearly loved children or. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. 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. In verse 5 what is the result of doing those things just mentioned in verses 3 and 4. Some say that ephesians reads like a commentary on the pauline letters and probably it has been best termed the crown of paulinism. The idea of election depends on the union of the sense of actual difference between men, as to privilege and spiritual life, with the conviction of gods universal sovereignty. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. John calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible. Our main understanding of the will of the lord comes from a good knowledge of his word. He is working toward sharing the riches of his glory with his entire family. Now, upon your believing in christ, and your receiving the gospel.

Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church. The believers position united to god chapters 1 3 the believers privileges united to one another chapters 4 5. Incidentally, it is never said in the new testament that christ loves the world. Study guide for ephesians 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. Delivered at lakeside baptist church, dallas, texas. They play house, play store, play church, play school, play war, and in so doing they begin to learn by imitation. Study ephesians 5 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. The constant moral appeal of the new testament is simply this. When the vilest transgressors repent and believe the gospel, they become. The book of ephesians enables us to view gods creation from an alpine altitude. In verse 18, paul instructs believers to be controlled by the spirit. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. The believers position united to god chapters the believers privileges united to one another chapters 45. Most early writers spoke of the epistle as having been addressed to the ephesians.

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. He frames this in contrast with being controlled by alcohol, naming drunkenness as something christians are to avoid. 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. Ephesians 5 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. How is the contrast between darkness and light described in galatians 5. Your attitude should be the same as that of christ jesus philippians 2. Ephesians 5 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. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Ephesians 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible.

Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. The book is address by paul to the church at ephesus. Paul set the tone for chapters 45 when he said, walk peripateo worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 5 and more. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of. As you start this study, ask the holy spirit to help you. Ephesians 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in. In christs sacrifice his love triumphs, and we are to consider it fully. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Ephesians 5 background information with maps and images. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life.

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. If we are christians, we live now in the heavenly places. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. Feb 14, 2014 ephesians 5 sermon the filling of the holy spirit by dr. Zondervan illustrated bible backgrounds commentary of the new testament.