We have here an exhortation to mutual love and charity, 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. 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. The apostle had been insisting on this in the former chapter, and particularly in the. Paul set the tone for these chapters when he said, walk worthily of the calling. Angry and impatient drivers, suddenly take out all their frustrations on the next guy.
Therefore be imitators of god, as beloved children. Do we see a similarity between this passage and romans 12. Walk as a metaphor of general behavior is used in this chapter to admonish christians to. 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. 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. The sweetsavor offerings were burned on the brazen altar, while the others were burned outside the camp. Our main understanding of the will of the lord comes from a good knowledge of his. 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.
Verse 9 this verse is about the fruit of the spirit galatians 5. Paul was writing to the church in ephesus, located in asian minor modern day turkey. Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by jesus christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will. Ephesians 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ephesians 5 therefore be imitators of god, as beloved. Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. 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.
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. The standard of holiness enjoined by jesus upon his followers is exacting. 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. The law of moses, a national as well as an individual code with penalties for disobedience, necessarily dealt with the outward act. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. 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. His death satisfied the justice and wrath of god against our sin, which is the meaning of the phrase. You hear much about the free will of man, hear a little about the free will of god. This first section discusses how believers are to be imitators of god, with a particular focus on the love of christ ephesians 5. 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. Ephesians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Against all manner of uncleanness, with proper arguments and remedies proposed against such sins. That we should be holy and without blame before him in love. Verses 12 here we have the exhortation to mutual love, or to christian charity.
As an opera has an overture, setting the tone for all the melodies that will follow, so ephesians 1. Study ephesians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry. Ephesians 5 resources multiple sermons and commentaries. 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. It includes being faithful in our dealings with others, because he is a faithful god. The rule of life laid down by jesus touches the motives and impulses which lead to action. In ancient greek the language paul originally wrote in, ephesians 1. I, paul, say to you that x if you accept circumcision, y christ will be of no advantage to you. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. The membership of that church was primarily gentile. We have taken great care to provide you with each individual commentary as it was intended and written by the original author. 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. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.
Ephesians 5 commentary william barclays daily study bible. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life. Ephesians 5, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. 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 1 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Dec 07, 2016 each commentary is beautifully formatted with every verse given an uncluttered presentation for ease of reference and use. Three of the offerings were sweet smelling, and two were not. It includes being holy in all our behavior, because he is holy. No immoral, impure or greedy personsuch a person is an idolaterhas any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god. Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church.
Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. You would think, from the talk of some, that god was man. 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. Ephesians macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book 20 john macarthur. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. He knows the truth about christmas, but he holds his opinion higher than the truth. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. 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. But the characteristic that paul mentions to sum it all up is love 5. Ephesians 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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.
The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ver. 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. This exposition of ephesians is accessible to both pastors and lay readers, as are all titles in the reformed expository commentary series. Paul set the tone for chapters 45 when he said, walk peripateo worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Study guide for ephesians 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. 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. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. 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. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. 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. Ephesians chapter 5 may be subdivided into seven subsections. Book of ephesians matthew henrys bible commentary concise. They should avoid all uncleanness, impurity, covetousness, and foolish jesting.