Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Ephesians 5 covers three principles for learning the christian walk. Whom i have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. Ephesians chapter 6 david guziks commentaries on the. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. Literally, paul says strengthen yourselves in the lord. Study notes on the letter to the ephesians page 5 of 59 ephesians 1. In terms of sheer size and scope 960 pages, harold hoehners commentary on ephesians is the place to turn for those seeking a comprehensive conservative evangelical treatment of this epistle. The gospel was a mystery till made known by divine revelation.
In conclusion, be strongnot in yourselves but in the lord, in the power of his boundless strength. Bible commentary ephesians 6 christadelphian books. The duty of servants is summed up in one word, obedience. The fact that their work is for christ will encourage them to work hard and well. Ephesians 6 cambridge bible for schools and colleges. The word epouranios is used of those that dwell in heaven, matthew 18. Ephesians chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new.
Our goal is to put out information that will equip the body of christ. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ god, the first person in the trinity, is the god of christ, as christ is man and mediator. Williamson in addition to the questions below, the reflection and application sections throughout the commentary contain questions for reflection and implicitly suggest various ways of acting on the message of ephesians. Ephesians 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. I consider myself at liberty to commence what is only a section of my history with a prefatory remark such as most writers have placed at the very beginning of their works, namely, that the war i am about to describe is the most memorable of any that have ever been waged, i mean the war which the carthaginians, under hannibals leadership, waged with rome. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. David guzik commentary on ephesians 6 explains how the believer is supposed to. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. Bible commentaries adam clarke commentary ephesians. Concordances dictionaries encyclopedias bible stories apocrypha books lexicons. But that ye also may know my affairs and how i do, tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the lord, shall make known to you all things.
But if you were to leave home every morning wearing a. Children should obey their parents, that they may live long and be happy, ephesians 6. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human. Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 21, chapter 35. Children obey your parents in the lord for this is right. Specific focus on how modern society has corrupted christian perspectives is included. And they have been induced the rather to think this because it is the only one of all pauls epistles that has nothing.
After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new. Commentaries for ephesians chapter 6 the duties of children and parents. Paul wrote about the importance of christians serving jesus christ and one another, because they loved and wanted to honor jesus christ by the way they lived. All christians are to put on spiritual armour against the enemies of their. The deeper christian bible study series on ephesians is an indepth versebyverse study of pauls letter to the ephesians. Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. The necessity of all kinds of prayer and watchfulness, ephesians 6. It includes 42 greek words that are not found in any other new testament book. Through the whole of this th book of athenaeus the reader will see the most melancholy proofs of the most. Read ephesians 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Hoehner has long been a professor of new testament at dallas theological seminary, so his dispensationalism shines through at certain points.
Read the following scripture passages and complete the form for each day. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 21, chapter 1. The great duty of children is, to obey their parents. 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. From the commentary on the whole bible jamieson, fausset and brown, 1871.
Ephesians 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the. The following steps will be helpful in getting the most from your ephesians bible study. Book introduction the apostle paul, having reminded his readers of the glory and promise of god, our need for his grace and provision, our new standing before god, as both individuals and as a family of believers, the magnificence of god, a healthy perspective of suffering in the life of a believer, the love, power and provision of god, and his calling to a life of holiness, now described with. If you are leading this study on ephesians, i would encourage you to complete our guide for bible study leaders. Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once the metropolis of that part of the world. Put on gods complete armor so that you can successfully resist all the devils craftiness. The letter to the ephesians encourages slaves to see themselves as slaves of christ who render service with enthusiasm for the lord rather than their human masters eph. These studies will guide you through this lifechanging book of the bible and give you practical application to help you grow in your faith, gain greater intimacy with jesus, experience the victorious christian life, and. That ye may be able to withstand that ye may not only stand fast in the liberty wherewith christ hath made you free, but also discomfit all your spiritual foes.
Study ephesians 6 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. It was to be through such ongoing communication that their fellowship with him might be developed. Ephesians introduction new testament matthew henry st. But that you also may know my affairs and how i am doing, tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the lord, will make all things known to you. An exhortation to children to obey their parents, with a promise of the blessing that would follow from obedience, ephesians 6. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Book introduction the apostle paul had reminded his readers of the glory and promise of god, our need for his grace and. Tychicus is commissioned to inform the ephesians of the apostles affairs, ephesians 6. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god. In sending tychicus to see them, paul was concerned that they should learn of his state. He directs us through his word, which he describes later as the sword or implement of the spirit ephesians 6. And masters should treat their servants with humanity, ephesians 6. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 6 and more. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation.
We can only walk in the glory of ephesians 1 through 3 and live in the integrity of ephesians 4 through 6 by doing it all in the gods strength. Ephesians 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ephesians 6 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series book 10 kindle edition by zondervan, clinton e. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and more. Ephesians 6, new international version niv the bible app. The apostolic benediction and farewell, ephesians 6.
The different parts of the christian armor enumerated, ephesians 6. To effectively use the sword of the spirit, we cant regard the bible as a book of. Therefore, jesus is not the opposite of satan or principalities. As children of god, christians are brothers of one another in a sense full of divine life and love. 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. Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ephesians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer.
Time is a talent given us by god, and it is misspent and lost when not employed according to his design. Let faithful servants trust god for their wages, while they do their duty in his fear. Oct 16, 2018 he began teaching thru the bible in 1967. Vernon mcgees unique brand of rubbermeetstheroad teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole word of god. There is evidently an allusion to tychicus similar mission to coloss and we may, perhaps, also trace some. Questions for personal reflection or small group study ephesians. They are all part of a spiritual army that is organized and established into ranks and is under.
Some think that this epistle to the ephesians was a circular letter sent to several churches, and that the copy directed to the ephesians happened to be taken into the canon, and so it came to bear that particular inscription. Being filled with the spirit is equivalent to being under the influence of i. Ephesians 6 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the bible gateway. As lovechildren of a lovegod, walk in love as christ did. 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. Did you realize that each of us, like mary, was chosen. The armor of god, described by the apostle paul in ephesians 6. Ephesians chapter 6 barnes notes on the new testament on. Perseus provides credit for all accepted changes, storing new additions in a versioning system. Read ephesians 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Collectively, they are all members of spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
In this preface to a part of my history i may 1 properly assert what many an historian has declared at the outset of his entire work, 2 to wit, that the war which i am going to describe was the most memorable of all wars ever waged the war, that is, which, under the leadership of hannibal, the carthaginians waged with the roman people. Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Servants should show all obedience and fidelity to their masters, ephesians 6. Ephesians 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. But that ye also may know my affairs, and how i do, tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the lord, shall make known to you all things. This web page contains lesson plans for a tenweek bible study. Anchor is a gospel book that explains the good news in a simple and persuasive. The best and most eminent ministers need the prayers of believers. Ephesians 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Parents should be tender towards their children, ephesians 6. Since he had founded the ecclesia at ephesus and was now unable to visit them, he was concerned to maintain their attachment to him.
The first area is an exhortation on how to maintain harmony and attract gods blessing within our family and work environments. Bible study articles that explain clearly each verse in the book of ephesians insight, commentary and analysis. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restriction that you offer perseus any modifications you make. Ephesians 6 is the sixth and the last chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary.
In chapter 6 paul gives instructions regarding three important areas of the believers life. Tychicus is commissioned to inform the ephesians of the apostles affairs, 21. Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the lord, will tell you everything. Therefore, what he is talking about here is being under the influence of the holy spirits teaching.
Above all, upon, or over all, these and the other parts of your armour, as a sort of universal covering. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. All christians are to put on spiritual armour against the enemies of their souls. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. The more plainly any book of scripture treats of the christian dispensation and the glory of christ, the more clearly, on the other hand, does it present to our view the opposite kingdom of darkness. International bible lessons commentary ephesians 5. At the end of the day it is completely irrelevant if the particular opponent we face is a principality, a power, or a ruler of the darkness of this age. The letter to the ephesians pillar new testament commentary by peter t.
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