For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle. Ephesians 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Submitting one to another let no man be so tenacious of his own will or his opinion in matters indifferent, as to disturb the peace of the church. The topic is submission and paul focused on a particularly important realm of submission the christian marriage, from the wife unto the husband. Aug 19 counterfeit cross the lordship of christ in salvation part ii. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. Ephesians 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Elizabeth johnson, ephesians, in the womens bible commentary eds. As you stand in awe of christ, submit to each others rights knox. Books have been written to refute this one of the best is, recovering. New international version 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.
Not every ephesian was open to pauls christian message. But understanding what the will of the lord is it is the will of god that ye should be sober, chaste, holy, and pure. This ancient greek word was originally used of bodily nourishment as in ephesians 5. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. The structured text handout is designed to show how vv. Pauls epistle to the ephesians was likely written during the time of his two year house arrest in rome a. We see that pride keeps rearing its ugly head, causing us to feel that we are about to lose something. Verse 21 next paul says, submit to each other, because you respect christ. Alfords greek new testament, an exegetical and critical commentary, when it comes to walking circumspectly as light.
Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. He tells us how christians can live a good and happy life together. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. They knew it, being informed of it by the christian religion. See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. For such have no inheritance in the kingdom of christ and god 5 a. David guzik study guide for ephesians 6 blue letter bible. To husbands that they should love their wives, as christ loved the church. This was done for a time and then one day twain said, livy, you can. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 21, chapter 1.
Because the husband is head of the wife just as christ head of the church, he himself. 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. The context paul set the tone for chapters 45 when he said, walk peripateo worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Ephesians 5 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new. Ephesians 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The second reason is because it is simply right for a child to obey their parent. Consider that these are sins which shut persons out of heaven. Any leader who does not submit to the wise counsel of those he leads is plunging the whole organization into disaster. In the 11th chapter of 1 corinthians, paul found it necessary to rebuke the corinthian saints for drunkenness at the lords table, an almost unbelievable thought 1 corinthians 11. Time is a talent given us by god, and it is misspent and lost when not employed according to his design. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Here is a most evident allusion to the orgies of bacchus, in which his votaries acted like madmen. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side.
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. What do we fear when we will not submit to one another. Be very careful, then, how you livenot as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Chapter 19 in the book of acts tells of a riot started by a man named demetrius. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers. Believers should also submit to one another out of respect for christ ephesians 5. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook eeonline biblestudy.
For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. Loves is an action word, the action of giving himself for her in the process of holiness that follows her sanctification in marriage. 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. During this same period, paul also wrote colossians, philemon, and philippians. 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.
A chapter break at luke 21 makes it easy to read lk 21. 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. Have you ever heard someone say, what is wrong with doing it. Life application bible commentary, matthew jesus tells the parable of the unforgiving debtor 18. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the lord is. Be ye therefore followers of god the beginning of this chapter is properly a. Ephesians 5 commentary, this commentary represents 40 years of sutcliffes exegetical comments and hebrew and greek analysis. Through the whole of this th book of athenaeus the reader will see the most melancholy proofs of the. Home bible commentaries coffmans commentaries on the bible ephesians. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Walk as a metaphor of general behavior is used in this chapter to admonish christians to. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download.
And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the spirit, addressing one another in psalms and. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Bible commentaries william barclays daily study bible ephesians 5. Read ephesians 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. William gurnall, a pastor, published his book the christian in complete armour. 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.
Adam clarkes commentary on the bible has served as an invaluable guide to the bible for pastors and students the world over. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. Ephesians 5 covers three principles for learning the christian walk. Ephesians 5, new living translation nlt the bible app. When we consider how we should live, is it only a question of what is sin and what is not. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the lords will is. David guzik commentary on ephesians 6 explains how the believer is supposed to walk in the light and to fight the darkness.
Thus, it is twoway, mutual submission of both husbands to wives and wives to husbands. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The standard of holiness enjoined by jesus upon his followers is exacting. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. Ephesians the niv application commentary book 10 kindle edition by snodgrass, klyne. 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 commentary sutcliffes commentary on the old. 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, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. The apostle directs to the conscientious discharge of relative duties, from v. If we are not convinced by pauls words in philippians chapter 2, then let us consider.
This means that their obedience is part of their christian obedience, in a similar way to the wifes command to submit to her husband as to the lord ephesians 5. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Sometimes a person who claims to be filled with the spirit becomes aggressive, selfassertive and brash stott p. Maybe some here are still feeling like your doing pretty good with these examples. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Do we fail to make peace with an offended brother because we are afraid of losing face.
Paul encouraged readers to understand the will of god ephesians 5. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 5 and more. Then read his words in his book and let him speak to you through them. The epistle to the ephesians chapter five objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see. Paul instructs us to strive to be wise and to take advantage of our opportunities because of the evil waiting to do us harm. Livy, and plinydescribe similar seismic phenomena in their days. It is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. Because the husband is head of the wife just as christ head of the church, he. This verse leads into the next part of the letter 5. Instead, believers are to be filled with the spirit, praising the lord and giving thanks to him ephesians 5.
It is a grim commentary on human nature that many a book and many a play and many a film has had success simply because it dealt with forbidden and ugly things. 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. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 21, chapter 35. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Adam clarkes bible commentary ephesians 5 ephesians 4. The form here suggests development by care and pains or as calvin translated, let them be fondly cherished. Ephesians 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and christ will shine on you. Dec, 2008 ephesians is a profound book, and our own dr. There is no question that the apostle is continuing the thought from ephesians 5. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series book 10 kindle edition by zondervan, clinton e. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Bible commentary ephesians 5 christadelphian books. But the word came to be used for the nurture of body, mind, and soul.