They should avoid all uncleanness, impurity, covetousness, and foolish jesting, and idolatry, because these things exclude from the kingdom of god, 37. 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. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Ephesians 5 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. 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 5 kjv be ye therefore followers of god, as bible. Ephesians 5 new international version niv bible gateway. Christians should imitate their heavenly father, and walk in love, after the example of christ, 1,2. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. First, paul discusses how believers are to be imitators of god through a focus on the love demonstrated by christ ephesians 5. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Verse 3 in this chapter, paul uses the word secret 4 times verses 3, 5, 6 and 9. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god.
Ephesians also contains two of the most memorable passages in the new testament. This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution.
The book of ephesians gives practical, encouraging advice on living a life that honors god, which is why its still relevant in a conflictridden world. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Ephesians chapter 5 teaches us how to walk in love, light, and wisdom while while watching around us to be wary. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
Ephesians 5 niv bible follow gods example, therefore, as. The wife being made one with her husband not in a natural. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. Christ should stand up in full functioning form in his body the church just as he did in his human body in his incarnation. That is the very purpose of sanctification, growing in likeness to the lord while serving him on earth matt. We also learn the christian principles of submission in different relationships. David guzik commentary on ephesians 5, where paul encourages the church to forsake the darkness, and to walk in love an light. No immoral, impure or greedy personsuch a person is an idolaterhas any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god. Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest.
The book of ephesians chapter five workbook eeonline bible this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter five of the book of ephesians. Ephesians chapter 5 free online bible study lessons. The body must be whole and complete, and thats why in ephesians 4 it says, till we all come to the fullness of the stature of christ. The christian has no greater calling or purpose than that of imitating his lord. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Paul admonishes believers to be filled up to all the fullness of god 3. Ephesians 5 niv bible follow gods example, therefore. To attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the son of god, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of christ 4. They are called to submit to their husbands as to the lord ephesians 5. Andy is a professor of bible and theology at the college of biblical studies in houston. It was written around 60ad during pauls house arrest in rome. Ephesians 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Ephesus was the chief city of the coastal area of asia minor. This letter is one of pauls four imprisonment letters. Ephesians is the goto book in the new testament for an understanding of gods sovereignty in salvation by grace, and therefore it shares much in common with pauls other masterwork. Paul passes on to the special sin of drunkenness, as not like gluttony primarily a gratification of the appetite, but as a reckless pursuit of excitement at all costsglorified as an excitement of emotion, and even of wit and intellect, in such contemporary writers as horace, and actually confused. Ephesians chapter 1 kjv king james version romans 10. Second, wives and husbands are given clear biblical teachings regarding mutual love. 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. Apr 09, 2011 according to tradition, ephesians was written by paul when he was a prisoner in rome, around ad 62. However, ephesians is generally believed not to be by paul it is a deuteropauline epistle. Chapter 5 continues the very practical second half of the book of ephesians. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints.
Ephesians 5 new international version niv 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 5 nkjv walk in love therefore be imitators. And walk in love, as christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to god for a sweetsmelling savour. Ephesians 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Paul spent more time there than any other city about three years. In many religions, only those who belong can understand. Be ye therefore followers of god, as dear children. There is no reference to ephesus, or to any individuals, despite acts recording that paul spent a long time there. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. However, these truths are not just for a few chosen people. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Ephesians 5, new international version niv the bible app. Find biblical, helpful christian resources relating to marriage at.
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