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Scholars typically hold to the assertion that the book of ephesians was written by. Ephesians deals with matters of perspective that are important to all churches of all periods of church history. Ephesians 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In the early part of pauls third missionary journey, apollos, aquilla, and priscilla ministered in ephesus, ac 18.

The first ephesian converts to christ came near the end of pauls second missionary journey when paul stopped briefly at ephesus, ac 18. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Ephesians 6 commentary greek testament critical exegetical. None of the pieces of equipment that follow are about us. This, being hid in the heart, will preserve from sin, and will mortify and kill those lusts and corruptions that are latent there. It was the capital of proconsular asia, being about a mile from the sea coast, and was the great religious, commercial and political center of asia. Paul the author of this letter, realizing that the ephesians were starting to forsake their first love, wrote this epistle to encourage them to love both god and their fellow saints. The other factors taken into account are the trips spoken of in the letter, the names mentioned at the end, and the theology of the letter. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. The spiritfilled life and two other special areas of submission.

Dandelion salad source grace notes an exposition of ephesians 6. Noted new testament scholar frank thielman offers a substantive yet accessible commentary on ephesians in this latest addition to the awardwinning becnt series. God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth 4. Finally is the word that begins this section of pauls 1. This following story is told by leroy eims about the time when he was serving in the marines in the south pacific during world war ii. Those who would prove themselves to have true grace, must aim at all grace. Ephesians 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, originally published in four parts, is a digest of vatious readings and marginal references. The starting point of this work is an observed tension in recent scholarly discussion of the ethical content of ephesians 4. Going from the what to the why klein, blomberg, hubbard. Most lay people are acquainted with the armor of god in ephesians 6 having learned it in sunday school or having heard it. Shortly after we hit the beach, our armored amphibious tank took two artillery shells broadside. Constables notes on ephesians 2020 edition one of the features of this book, that distinguishes it from other pauline epistles, is its universal character.

In conclusion, be strong in the lord be empowered through your union with him. And take the helmet of salvation that is, the hope of salvation, as it is expressed in the parallel passage, 1 thessalonians 5. Biblical writers composed and edited individual sentences and paragraphs as part of a larger document. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is.

With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, this beautifully written commentary leads readers through all aspects of the book of ephes. There seems to be only one surety in this matter, namely that paul was in prison at the time 4. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Ephesians 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Christ himself resisted satans temptations with, it is written, mt. All of these pieces are linked with one another, and they are all ours because god gave his son for us.

Call gods people to live in light of our heavenly calling in christ jesus. Niv sharing the gospel of salvation ultimately brings peace. Put on the whole armor of god therefore, put on the whole armor of god, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on ephesians 6. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this. Apr 25, 2011 an interpretative analysis of ephesians 6. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 6 and more. Paul is clearly indicating the necessity for the believer to be spiritually fit as the battle in which they are engaged is not for the faint at heart or the spiritually weak. Study ephesians 6 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Ephesians 6 commentary william barclays daily study bible.

We are instructed to use this amazing power to pray for believers everywhere. The arrows and fiery darts are not literal arrows but they are no less real and dangerous. The present imperative with a negative commands them to stop an action already in progress stop becoming foolish. It first presents both the historical and literary contexts followed by an overview of the passage in the context of the letter as a whole. Greek testament critical exegetical commentary ephesians 1. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series book 10 kindle edition by zondervan, clinton e. Most biblical books were written and preserved as complete documents intended to be read as a unit. A bff ephesians index to online articles, powerpoints and bible study questions. Book of ephesians living in the heavenlies the bible teaching commentary purpose. Notice that we need to wear the full armor of god ephesians 6. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Prayer is personal dependence on god, and every part of armor that weve talked about must be interwoven with prayer. Turning to god is personal, dependent prayer at the beginning of each day and in the intervals between your daily situations is crucial to effective spiritual warfare. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new.

Honour your father and your mother for this is the first commandment to which a promise is attached that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. This sermon is based on the principles of spiritual warfare described in ephesians 6. Sep 02, 2007 dandelion salad source grace notes an exposition of ephesians 6. Often is this duty neglected, even among professors of the gospel. In order to attempt such a conversation, the reading of ephesians 6. Hildebrand, of the briercrest bible institute, caronport, saskatchewan, he pointed out to me that the book of acts, chapters 6, 7, and 8, suggests three ways by which the devil tries to hinder the work of the lord. Ephesians major index from biblical foundations for freedom. Aug 23, 2015 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Ill work through it in its entirety, though ill post other things as well. Men must be armed with gods power to be able to stand against spiritual warfare. Sep 26, 2018 a chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of ephesians taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. We must join prayer with all these graces, for our defence against these spiritual enemies, imploring help and assistance of god, as the case requires. The gospel has its temporal promises, as well as spiritual ones.

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. The roman army was at its peak of efficiency during the early christian era. I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of god that brings. Gods men stand firm in spiritual warfare against all immorality, deceit, and disobedience, armed with gods power. Nov 12, 2019 dissensiondiversiondestruction for we wrestle.

Best commentaries and books on ephesians logos bible. Put on the full armor of god, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Examining the literary context going from the what to. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of ephesians taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. We must join prayer with all these graces, for our defence against these spiritual enemies, imploring help and assistance of. Lest we become the spiritual equivalent of hetty green, we begin a series devoted to the epistle. If the church is to survive in her spiritual warfare she needs to have the full armor that a warrior would wear as he goes into battle ephesians 6. You must use the gospel which is the word of god, and last, but not least, you. Within the book of ephesians, the verse, the prince of the power of the air, is seen as being the devil. We have here the conclusion of the epistle, in which he takes his leave of them.

We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Ephesians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The helmet was for the defence of the head, a part which it concerned them most carefully to defend, because one stroke there might easily have proved fatal. First, we have already been reconciled to god through the gospel. As connoted in acts 18 and 19, ephesus was a city centered largely on the. One expressed purpose of the book is that we might know what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints cf. To stand is like a warrior digging in and taking up arms with which to fight. That is, see things as god sees them, and make his will or judgment your standard and the rule of your conduct. Then you can stand firm against the devils evil plans. As you start this study, ask the holy spirit to help you understand what god has said through paul. That the evil spirits are included, is therefore manifest. Tou loipou endunamousthe en kurio kai en to kratei tes ischuos autou amplified. This illustrated bible study of the armor of god in ephesians 6.

While these two interpretations are not necessarily incorrect, they are likely incomplete. Prayer must buckle on all the other parts of our christian armour, v. Sinclair ferguson preached through the entire book of ephesians in only fourteen sermons during the midweek services at park cities pca in dallas, tx, from january 7, 2004 until april 28, 2004. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Armor god has prepared us for battle what do i need to know about the passage. To begin this conversation with the text of ephesians 6. There are numerous hypotheses over the dating of the book of colossians and its provenance. Apr 29, 2015 before he gets to the equipment, the full armor of god, paul tells the church at ephesus to be strong in the lord and in his mighty power 6.

Children, obey your parents in the lord, for this is right. In addition to the contribution of ephesians chapter 6, we may add several other observations concerning the spiritual war which will help us in our study of ephesians 6. The principles inculcated within this passage of scripture are timeless and should be fully integrated into the life of the modern believer. Where do we find the truth with which we are to be girded. Who can tell me what kind of shoes a football player wears. This is the most oftquoted passage from the book of ephesians and. The picture of an individual such as this fits quite well with the extended metaphor in ephesians 6. Praying always as if he had said, and join prayer to all these graces, for your defence against your spiritual enemies, and that at all times, and on every occasion, in the midst of all employments, inwardly praying without ceasing, 1 thessalonians 5. Ephesians 6 walking in the light and fighting the darkness a.