From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. Ephesians chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ephesians. The ultimate outcome of lowliness, meekness, longsuffering and forbearing is the endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. The book is address by paul to the church at ephesus. Ephesians 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Nevertheless, there is certainly a broad outline in evidence here, the first three chapters dealing with christian doctrine, and the last three with christian morality and behavior. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, to the saints which are at ephesus, and to the faithful in christ jesus.
Every believer has a responsibility to live as servants of jesus christ. The ephesians text is filled with multiple great passages. Ephesians chapter 4 presents principles for the believers conduct in the world. 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 among all the churches in asia minor and was simply. This includes humility, gentleness, patience, and love ephesians 4. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of god not by works, so that no one can boast.
Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. Ephesians 4 niv bible as a prisoner for the lord, then. Ephesians 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the. Praise be to the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in christ. There, he appeals to christians to live in a way which reflects the grace weve been given by god. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2. They should also be patient and cover everyone with love, just as how christ did.
Ephesians chapter 4 in the first three chapters of ephesians, paul has set forth the believers position with all the blessings, honors, and privileges of being a child of god. In the old testament, the vine was always used an example of israel, especially isaiah chapter 5 verses 1 through 7, also known as the song of the vineyard, how. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Paul explained that there is just one body of christ and one spirit. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Paul began the practical application section of this letter with a quick reminder to the readers that he was a prisoner, for their sake. As a prisoner for the lord, then, i urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
We enter now on the latter part of it, in which we have the most weighty and serious exhortations that can be given. Ephesians chapters 16 audio video bible alexander scourby kjv ephesians 4 part 2. Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Ephesians chapter 4 kjv king james version angry is a passive word. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. The concept that the elect jews and gentiles compose the one family of god, the one holy nation, is a central theme of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 4 kjv i therefore, the prisoner of the lord, bible gateway.
Chapter 4 describes both the unity of believers and the new hope which christians have in jesus. Lesson 2 ephesians 2 members of gods household read ephesians 2. The book of ephesians was written to gods holy people in ephesus ephesians 1. This added an extra weight of seriousness to the directives that he was about to give to them, and us. The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. Ephesians chapter 2 kjv king james version very good mr. Traditionally, it is believed to have been written by apostle paul while he was in prison in rome around ad 62, but more recently, it has been suggested that it was written between ad 80 and 100 by another writer using pauls name and style.
Grace be to you, and peace, from god our father, and from the lord jesus christ. This book a letter is the foundation of the entire christian faith and has changed the hearts of many as they read and understand the wonderful truths nestled inside. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Ephesians 4 is the fourth chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible.
May 21, 2018 ephesians chapters 16 audio video bible alexander scourby kjv ephesians 4 part 2. Summary of the book of ephesians story of the bible. The book of ephesians chapter 4 summary and conclusion. The epistle to the ephesians chapter four objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see the importance of walking in unity and purity 2 to appreciate the gifts christ has given the church for our edification, and the need for each one to do their share summary beginning with this chapter and proceeding through the rest of the epistle, paul. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english.
Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. In chapters 45, paul encourages the believer to walk in a manner worthy of the calling. The condition you speak of is a carnal condition,the tilting flesh you refer to. Paul speaks in ephesians about the spirit of wisdom and revelation and the power given to those who believe and trust in the christ. Ephesians chapter 4 discover the 66 books of the bible. The traditional idea, that god deals in one manner with the gentile christians and in another with the jewish christians, and that the races are identifiable in christ, has created havoc in the interpretation of the scripturesparticularly the writings.
In the next three chapters, he gives the consequent obligations and requirements of being his child, in order to live out salvation in accordance with the fathers. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Chapter 4 we have gone through the former part of this epistle, which consists of several important doctrinal truths, contained in the three preceding chapters. The believers position united to god chapters the believers privileges united to one another chapters 4 5 the believers protection united against the evil one chapter 6. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. In addition, we noted that chapter 4 begins a discourse on the practice of believers, that begins in eph 4. The city of ephesus was a large commercial port city in asia minor present day turkey located at. The passage begins with pauls mention of his imprisonment and his focus on christian unity ephesians 4. Verses in the book of ephesians chapter 4 this section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of ephesians, chapter 4 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Gods plan for faithful living in the church to build the church, eph 4.
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 second chapter is about who we are as a result and how we come together as gods holy people. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Welcome to the fourth of six studies of the book of ephesians. In these chapters, paul teaches that it takes hard work to be in unity with others, and that we are to be imitators of god 5. Ephesians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Ephesians chapter 4 sermon by eric hanson, ephesians 4. We learn how to walk worthy in the unity of the spirit with faith and knowledge. Pauls writings defy any strict organization, due to the nature of their composition as dictated epistles. Mixing law with grace, or anything of the carnal mind, as written in romans 8. Most early writers spoke of the epistle as having been addressed to the ephesians. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. David guzik commentary on ephesians 4, where paul calls the church into unity, which happens through the work of the spiritual gifts.
Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. The passage begins with pauls mention of his imprisonment. We also discuss the old man and discover that we must put on the new man. The believers position united to god chapters the believers privileges united to one another chapters 45 the believers protection united against the evil one chapter 6. With this chapter the second part of the letter begins. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you. Paul gives thanks and prays for the ephesians ephesians 1. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook.
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. Nov 29, 2009 as one of pauls final letters, he packs so much wisdom and revelation in this short yet amazing book. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 4 6 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. Verses two and three give us the keys to guarding the unity of the faith. Dec 30, 2016 in addition, we noted that chapter 4 begins a discourse on the practice of believers, that begins in eph 4. Ephesians chapter 4 king james version kjv alexander. Ephesians, chapter 4 king james version christian answers. As one of pauls final letters, he packs so much wisdom and revelation in this short yet amazing book. Ezeomedo, thou are not far from the kingdom of god. Now he begins to sketch what each member of the church must be if the church is. The book of ephesians clearly leaves its mark among other bible books by displaying the powerful impact of the gospel of christ jesus in the individual and corporate life of believers. Ephesians 4 niv unity and maturity in the body of bible gateway.
Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. Paul began ephesians chapter 4 by saying those who were called in christ should always be humble and gentle with everyone, especially to one another. Paul wrote the letter to the ephesians sometime in ad 6061, around the same time he wrote colossians and philemon, as he sent all three letters by the hand of tychicus, accompanied by onesimus ephesians 6. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the.