Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Vernon mcgees unique brand of rubbermeetstheroad teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole word of god. Ephesians 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The gospel was a mystery till made known by divine revelation. Ephesians 6 cambridge bible for schools and colleges. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series book 10 kindle edition by zondervan, clinton e. Commentaries for ephesians chapter 6 the duties of children and parents. 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. Through the whole of this th book of athenaeus the reader will see the most melancholy proofs of the most.
From the commentary on the whole bible jamieson, fausset and brown, 1871. Tychicus is commissioned to inform the ephesians of the apostles affairs, 21. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the bible gateway. It includes 42 greek words that are not found in any other new testament book. Put on gods complete armor so that you can successfully resist all the devils craftiness. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. 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. 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.
In conclusion, be strongnot in yourselves but in the lord, in the power of his boundless strength. Bible study articles that explain clearly each verse in the book of ephesians insight, commentary and analysis. Ephesians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In sending tychicus to see them, paul was concerned that they should learn of his state. Hoehner has long been a professor of new testament at dallas theological seminary, so his dispensationalism shines through at certain points. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians and more.
Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. 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. Study notes on the letter to the ephesians page 5 of 59 ephesians 1. 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. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. 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. Bible commentaries adam clarke commentary ephesians. Above all, upon, or over all, these and the other parts of your armour, as a sort of universal covering. Oct 16, 2018 he began teaching thru the bible in 1967. The armor of god, described by the apostle paul in ephesians 6. Book introduction the apostle paul had reminded his readers of the glory and promise of god, our need for his grace and. Did you realize that each of us, like mary, was chosen. Perseus provides credit for all accepted changes, storing new additions in a versioning system.
Our goal is to put out information that will equip the body of christ. Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church. See the whole of the passage in livy, to which i have referred on ephesians 5. Overview and outline of ephesians bible study deeper. 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.
But if you were to leave home every morning wearing a. Being filled with the spirit is equivalent to being under the influence of i. Ephesians 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Ephesians 6 is the sixth and the last chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new.
All christians are to put on spiritual armour against the enemies of their. Let faithful servants trust god for their wages, while they do their duty in his fear. 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. Therefore, what he is talking about here is being under the influence of the holy spirits teaching. And they have been induced the rather to think this because it is the only one of all pauls epistles that has nothing. If you are leading this study on ephesians, i would encourage you to complete our guide for bible study leaders. Questions for personal reflection or small group study ephesians. The duty of servants is summed up in one word, obedience.
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. To effectively use the sword of the spirit, we cant regard the bible as a book of. The fact that their work is for christ will encourage them to work hard and well. Ephesians chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new. The necessity of all kinds of prayer and watchfulness, ephesians 6. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. Read ephesians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Whom i have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. 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 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ephesians 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 6 and more. An exhortation to children to obey their parents, with a promise of the blessing that would follow from obedience, ephesians 6. Ephesus was a city of ionia, in asia minor, and once the metropolis of that part of the world. Ephesians introduction new testament matthew henry st. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. The first area is an exhortation on how to maintain harmony and attract gods blessing within our family and work environments. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god. This web page contains lesson plans for a tenweek bible study.
Read the following scripture passages and complete the form for each day. 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. Ephesians 6, new international version niv the bible app. Servants should show all obedience and fidelity to their masters, ephesians 6. 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. There is evidently an allusion to tychicus similar mission to coloss and we may, perhaps, also trace some. The deeper christian bible study series on ephesians is an indepth versebyverse study of pauls letter to the ephesians. Read ephesians 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. The different parts of the christian armor enumerated, ephesians 6. Therefore, jesus is not the opposite of satan or principalities. Ephesians 5 covers three principles for learning the christian walk. Ephesians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer. The best and most eminent ministers need the prayers of believers.
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. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. As children of god, christians are brothers of one another in a sense full of divine life and love. David guzik commentary on ephesians 6 explains how the believer is supposed to. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Literally, paul says strengthen yourselves in the lord.
Specific focus on how modern society has corrupted christian perspectives is included. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 21, chapter 35. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. The apostolic benediction and farewell, ephesians 6. As lovechildren of a lovegod, walk in love as christ did. 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. The great duty of children is, to obey their parents. Time is a talent given us by god, and it is misspent and lost when not employed according to his design. Collectively, they are all members of spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Bible commentary ephesians 6 christadelphian books.
Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 21, chapter 1. Ephesians chapter 6 david guziks commentaries on the. Children obey your parents in the lord for this is right. Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 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 word epouranios is used of those that dwell in heaven, matthew 18. The following steps will be helpful in getting the most from your ephesians bible study. 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. He directs us through his word, which he describes later as the sword or implement of the spirit ephesians 6. 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. 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. Ephesians chapter 6 barnes notes on the new testament on.
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. In chapter 6 paul gives instructions regarding three important areas of the believers life. Ephesians bible study the christian church in the world. 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. Concordances dictionaries encyclopedias bible stories apocrypha books lexicons. Tychicus is commissioned to inform the ephesians of the apostles affairs, ephesians 6. Read ephesians 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ephesians 6 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. And masters should treat their servants with humanity, ephesians 6.
Ephesians 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new. Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the lord, will tell you everything. They are all part of a spiritual army that is organized and established into ranks and is under. All christians are to put on spiritual armour against the enemies of their souls. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.
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. Children should obey their parents, that they may live long and be happy, ephesians 6. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restriction that you offer perseus any modifications you make. Parents should be tender towards their children, ephesians 6.
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