I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Extensive commentary on the biblical books of galatians, ephesians, philippians. Ephesians 4 commentary john gills exposition of the bible.
In chapters 4 6, he outlines the responsibilities associated with that status. Ephesians 4 english standard version esv unity in the body of christ. Eph 4 esv unity in the body of christ i bible gateway. When christ redeemed us from sin and death, he incorporated all believers into his body. Ephesians 4 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This clearly means that christ also descended to our lowly world.
I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called. Paul addressed no particular problem, as he did in books such as colossians incipient gnosticism. Ephesians sets forth what no other book of the new testament describes so completely the nature of the body of christ, which is the true church. The others were philippians, colossians, and philemon. Ephesians 4 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. Click to read more about commentary on galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians by james burton coffman. All is given as seems best to christ to bestow upon every one.
It is therefore critical to understand the nature and calling of the church that we might be effective members of the one body that is called to bear witness to gods grace in this world. In any case, the spirit here is that being called the holy spirit in the new testament, who like christ and like the father, dwells in christian hearts. Ephesians deals with our legal position before god in christ and the daily life that corresponds to that position. These books are now being used literally all over the world. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6. James burton coffman commentaries series librarything. Commentary on galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians coffman new. Chapters 46 resemble an orthopedic clinic where the christian learns a spiritual walk rooted in our spiritual wealth. And grieve not which would take place by means of the holy spirit of god. 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. In the book of ephesians, paul describes the church as the body of christ as well as a new person, kingdom, family, temple, and bride. Of course, this agape love is the kind of love jesus has for his people and this is the love husbands should imitate towards their wives ephesians 5. There is one lord, one faith, and one baptismapostles and prophets are essential to the churchthe saints are exhorted to live righteouslythey.
Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god. The lesson is prepared with older students in mind. The book of ephesians hits on a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors, designed to ensure believers are living up to our heavenly calling. Verse 5 for this ye know of a surety, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolator hath any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and god. The book of ephesians is almost certainly one of four epistles that paul wrote during his first imprisonment. The implication is perhaps the wife has given the husband some reason to be bitter. They will learn what a worthy walk of a believer looks like. Ephesians overview, 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. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. Introduction to the book of ephesians faithlife sermons. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Here, paul concludes the thought from ephesians 4, where he described how christians should relate to one another.
James burton coffman was a prolific author, preacher, teacher and leader among churches of christ in the 20th century. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the. Galatians, ephesians, philippians and colossians james burton coffman commentaries, 8 on. Ephesians shows how our position of status in christ relates to our daily walk 4. A renowned bible teacher and the author of several books including our father and ephesians for you, richard is also chairman of the london mens. Read ephesians 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. He was born may 24, 1905, in taylor county to pioneer west texans so far out in the country it took two days to go to town and back. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives.
Ephesians commentary free bible study notes, commentary, and. The below chart will help underline and point out these similarities. The reference to the third person of the godhead seems to anticipate lord ephesians 4. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Bible biblestudytools video whats the purpose of the book of ephesians.
Ephesians overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. The others are philippians, colossians, and philemon. And other poems by coffman, james burton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ephesians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Coffman here argues at length that faith here refers to the faith. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus.
Read ephesians 4 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. Verse 3 ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend it in your pleasures. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, a. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. So i am asking you to live a life worthy of what god chose you for. Ephesians 1 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. What does jonah teach us about the character of god. His works have been acclaimed by many, and three colleges and universities awarded him honorary doctorates on the basis of his work. In chapters 45, paul encourages the believer to walk in a manner worthy of the calling. Extensive commentary on the biblical books of galatians, ephesians, philippians and colossians. Ephesians chapter 4 kjv king james version when was easter easter is one of famous portable cast in the work schedule.
Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. Ephesians 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Guzik bible commentary 20 david guzik no distribution beyond personal use without permission for more information and resources visit. An introduction to the book of ephesians related media. The idea is simple that we are to make god our example and model. Ephesians 4 new international version niv unity and maturity in the body of christ. Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
This letter was probably composed and sent around the same time as the letter to the colossians. Every believer has a responsibility to live as servants of jesus christ. Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. James burton coffman has accomplished what few men in our generation have even attempted, i. Ephesians 4 niv unity and maturity in the body of bible gateway.
Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Commentary on galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians coffman new testament. The coffman commentary series is a 37volume versebyverse commentary covering all 66 books of the old and new testaments. 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. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Dec, 2008 ephesians is a profound book, and our own dr. Ephesians philippians colossians 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians 1 timothy 2 timothy titus. This is the fourth lesson from the book of ephesians. 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. Ephesians overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Extensive commentary on the biblical books of galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians. Bible commentaries coffman s commentaries on the bible ephesians. Ephesians coffmans commentary of the new testament on. Alfred barry, ellicotts commentary on the holy bible, vol.
Click the bible to visit the new being developed more resources, better tools and easier navigation. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. Ephesians chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about commentary on galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians by james burton coffman. Galatians, ephesians, philippians and colossians coffman. Ephesians 4 nirv growing up together in the body of bible. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 4 and more. Bruce, the epistle to the ephesians old tappan, new jersey. I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. Loved by preachers and teachers, many consider it to be one of the finest modern, conservative commentaries ever written.
Home commentaries burton coffman commentary on the whole bible. This book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life. Students will discover that believers are called to a worthy walk. Ephesians commentary verse by verse precept austin. James burton coffman spent his entire life dedicated to the lords service. At the age when most men retire, burton began and completed a monumental project. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. It was during this time that paul sat in rome undergoing his first roman imprisonment ephesians 3.
Ephesians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new. Ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 1 and more.
Those that like to get into studying the bible and its heavy doctrines prefer to study the first part of pauls letters and often treat the latter part as secondary or of less value see the right diagram where a wall separates the two sections. Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Commentary on galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians. I ask you from my heart to live and work the way the lord expected you to live and work. Ephesians 4 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole. Galatians, ephesians, philippians and colossians james burton coffman commentaries, 8. Buy a cheap copy of galatians, ephesians, philippians. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Read ephesians 1 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. It was the capital of proconsular asia, being about a mile from the sea coast, and was the great religious, commercial and political center of asia. A worthy walk ephesians 4 january 29, 20 by kelly henderson. Ephesians 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Did you know that the apostle paul was in prison at the time he wrote this letter 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. Ephesians 4 is the fourth chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the. I therefore, the prisoner in the lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called. Ephesians 4 new life version nlv fullgrown christians. It is one of the four books that are commonly referred to as the prison epistles the others being philippians, colossians, and philemon. Ephesians 4, new living translation nlt the bible app. 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. This would further seem to suggest, as i have believed, that not only did paul write the book of colossians, but that he wrote colossians before writing 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. Galatians, ephesians, philippians and colossians james. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. What are some common misconceptions about philippians 4. He received for them, that he might give to them, a large measure of gifts and graces. If there be but one body, all that belong to that body should have one heart. As we continue in our faith from day to day, month to month, and year to year, the temptation to get comfortable will always exist. John william russell, compact commentary on the new testament grand rapids. Paul spent three chapters spelling out in glorious detail all that god did for us, freely by his grace. Ephesians chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. Coffman james burton abebooks abebooks shop for books.
Verses 116 especially verse 1 set the tone for the rest of this letter. Chapters describe the contents of our heavenly bank account. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote ephesians around 6163 a. Commentary on galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians coffman new testament commentaries, vol. Ephesians 4 new king james version nkjv walk in unity 4 i, therefore, the prisoner a of the lord, b beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to.