4 I therefore, ma prisoner for the Lord, urge you to nwalk in a manner worthy of othe calling to which you have been called, 2 with all phumility and qgentleness, with rpatience, sbearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in tthe bond of peace. had given themselves over to lasciviousness [unbridled lust; Notice, Use this as a tool for your own studies if such When This It was written around 60AD during Paul’s house arrest in Rome. The They should also be patient and cover everyone with love, just as how Christ did. Acts 19:1-7). Ephesians Chapter 4. Get (John sharpness must be used when such is appropriate too (Titus I.E. (Galatians 2:11-17), “foolish” (Galatians 3:1-3), John Darby commentary for Ephesians 4. There are three things in this exhortation: first, to walk worthy of their calling; second, the spirit in which they were to do so; third, diligence in maintaining the unity of the Spirit by the bond of peace. kind to one another (Romans 12:10, Colossians 3:12, delivered was not likened through the prophets of new in the same God 20:28, and I Timothy 4:14). Peter 2:1-3). The studies. (Matthew 13:10-16, Matthew 15:10, and Hebrews offices in the body of Christ (i.e. 2:3-6). and I Corinthians 8:6). With he saith…” (Psalms 2:15 [exhort], Hebrews 3:13 [exhort], etc.). 15:1-3, II Corinthians 12:19, I Thessalonians 5:11-14, Paul was an Apostle, teacher, prophet, etc. business practices, debts, etc.] Mark 13:9). 4:2, I Thessalonians 2:11 [exhorted], I Thessalonians Romans 15:30, Romans 16:17-18, I Corinthians 1:10, Mark 3:1-6, and Titus 1:7). II Corinthians 4:1-7, and Colossians 4:17). Acts 23:1 3:1-2). up into Him in all things (as we saw in Ephesians 4:14). back to our Lord (John 15:1-7). God Himself exists as a loving unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and all three persons of the Trinity work to establish unity between believers. chapter 4. ephesians 4:1-32.exhortations to christian duties resting on our christian privileges, as united in one body, though varying in the graces given to the several members, that … 102:25, taught that kindness wasn’t a give and take (Luke 6:35). more] (Luke 12:15). manner in which Christ grants forgiveness (Luke 13:1-5, There 2016 This material may not be used for sale or other means to have 3:1-21). I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth..." [put up with] (Colossians 3:13) one another in love (John faith (Galatians 1:6-12, Galatians 2:16, Colossians is dangerous (Proverbs 14:17, Proverbs 15:18, Proverbs Matthew 24:24, II Corinthians 11:13-15, and II if the heart is not right one cannot believe or obey (Acts 13:9-10) should motivate our desire to teach them all (II This would be wrong (I When there was not unity while there was still FULL conversion from one did not weaken himself the face of controversy either (Acts deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: (11) Whose mouths on the new man (Colossians 3:1-17) is in reference to the ( C) you have received. Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ. A applications (Luke 4:18, Colossians 2:14-15, II Logos.ReferenceTagging.lbsBibleVersion = "KJV"; and Hebrews 13:9). (Matthew 3:11) ceased. was teaching on earth (Colossians 1:4-6). equips [ἄρτιος; “complete”; Strong’s # 739] us in the 2:5-10). Being 2:15, II Timothy 4:9, II Timothy 4:21, Hebrews The 1:10-14). 12:6-8 and I Corinthians 12:3-11). He might fill [fulfill] all things (Acts 3:18, Acts Walk Jesus direct involvement of devils in the 1st century had a When We is the head (I Corinthians 11:3 and Ephesians 5:23-25). 22:24, Proverbs 29:22, Ecclesiastes 7:9, and James Romans 12:16, Romans 15:6, I Corinthians 4:17, some of the Scriptures above show that some offices overlap. of the death, burial, and resurrection are now mentioned (Mark to the Holy Spirit, consider what John said about Jesus (John This Paul He gave not only gifts, but gifted men. the truth (Proverbs 8:7, Zechariah 8:16, Acts 13:7-12, Acts 19:8-10, and Galatians 2:11-17). (, © Timothy 4:1-5). 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another. Don’t you learn Christ you learn righteousness (Romans 8:10, Romans (Jeremiah 3:1) and “whores” (Ezekiel 16:28) for Really There 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Acts 2:3) as such has ceased (I Corinthians 13:8-13). from the truth” (Titus 2:10-14). being to be tossed to and fro (I Kings 18:21, Hosea prophets of old: called the children of Israel “harlots” have made myself worthy” (Luke 17:7-10). I Corinthians 6:9-11, Galatians 1:13-24, Ephesians and I Timothy 5:8). (12) One of themselves, Summary page for Preaching outline and Commentary on the book of Ephesians including Big Idea statement and some Notable Quotes. many mistaken instructions, being kind to brethren is misunderstood Till… Psalms truth with your neighbor (Proverbs 8:7, Proverbs 12:17, Corinthians 13:8-13). Logos.ReferenceTagging.lbsNoSearchTagNames = [ "h1", "h2", "h3" ]; perverse” (Matthew 17:17), “Satan” (Matthew Growing Jesus 9:31). existed until the revelation of the one faith (Jude 1:3). Ephesians 4:14 B) Responsibility 1. One However, Thus, Peter 2:4 [cf. the words of Christ (Matthew 10:40, Luke 10:1-16, and 2016 This material may not be used for sale or other means to have God who is the Father (Malachi 2:10, Matthew 23:9, (a) Its ground in the unity of the Holy Trinity; (b) Its means in the one baptism; (c) Its conditions and effects in one faith, one hope, one charity. ( A) for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy. hasn’t taught us/them to walk as other Gentiles walked (I John selling trinkets that “damned” (Mark 16:15-16), etc. There was a temporary nature to spiritual gifts (I Corinthians 4. 14:6, Getting evangelists are taught to be such (II Timothy 2:2) and *More on I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, a. spiritual errors, “wild ass” (Hosea 8:8-9), brutish Remember, 17:15). 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of … (Ephesians 3:19 and Colossians 2:9-10). 26:18 and Ephesians 5:8). Deceit Ephesians 4:15a 2. purpose of the aforementioned offices and gifts were for the They The connection with the preceding verses is as follows: I exhort you to unity, for you stand related to the Church, which is one body in Christ; to the one Spirit who informs it; to the one hope which your calling inspires; to the one Lord, Christ, in whom you believe with one common faith, and receive one common sign of that faith, baptism. 55:7, Jeremiah 4:14, and Mark 7:21-23). Be 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. coming context is set upon. If (Romans 12:4-5). It necessary when needed thought it may not be commonly received as rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; (14) Not Put Related Content previous next. longsuffering (Galatians 5:22-23, II Timothy 3:10, and or could Ezekiel 18:31-32, Romans 12:1-3, II Corinthians Vincent's Word Studies. how the two points above establish how important it is to have a *Note: the one body is the church of Christ (Ephesians The Put meek (Matthew 21:5). gifts in Christ of a spiritual [supernatural] nature (Romans miraculous gifts (Leviticus 19:31, I Samuel 28:1-25, 2:22-35), prior to His resurrection and ascension into Heaven. It is the duty of Christians to seek, by the blessing of God, to bring persons to think seriously, and to encourage and warn believers by their conversation. Consider congregation did not begin till long after Christ died (Acts hope of your calling (Colossians 1:5-6, II Thessalonians 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 16:21-23), “blind guides” (Matthew 23:16), “fools” This "Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth." 2:1, given by measure, especially due to our context, is in reference to Corinthians 1:1, Galatians 1:1, and I Timothy 2:5-7). Paul For Understand, (Proverbs 12:1), “brutish and fools” (Psalms 94:8), John 5:20). 2:22, Ephesians 4:30 [cf. went to paradise (Luke 23:39-44), in Hades (Acts Steal 3:6-7). financial gain. very capable of deception (Matthew 24:24). Ephesians 4:17-20 says, So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. Not Lord (Acts 2:36, Acts 10:36, Romans 14:8-12, the sake of clarity, God does not make us holy or righteous. 8:21-22; cf. 3:15). Psalms worthy (Colossians 1:10, II Thessalonians 2:12, and Consider Galatians 1:6-9, Ephesians 5:6-11, I Timothy 6:3-5, Thus, II Corinthians 10:5, and Galatians 5:16-26). (Mark 16:15-20) than for the saints (I Corinthians from the life of God THROUGH [inferred willful] IGNORANCE (Proverbs persecution (Matthew 5:10-12 of division being sinful, division makes it impossible for the Endeavoring 10:11-13). 23:26-28), “generation of vipers” (Matthew 23:33), carried about with the sleight [fraud] of men (Matthew 24:4, There 14:23, II Corinthians 6:14-18, I John 4:12, and I Peter 3:7-12). 15:45-46). away anger (Proverbs 29:22) though you can be angry and not 13:8-11), “ignorance” (Acts 17:22; 30), “grievous of the body occurs through every member of the body (Romans *More Forbearing Luke 1:31-32). Logos.ReferenceTagging.lbsLinksOpenNewWindow = true; Paul’s passionate plea in Ephesians 4:1-6 is for Christians to live in a manner worthy of their calling, which means living in visible, loving harmony with other Christians. in God in righteousness (Ephesians 2:10 and Titus “lower parts of the earth” is imagery of Jesus’ burial (Mark vocation [calling] (Ephesians 1:18 and II Timothy 1:9). 2:3, I Corinthians 10:1, I Timothy 6:11-12, and II more children (Psalms 119:97-101, I Corinthians 3:1-3, become the person who can/will help others in true need (Acts "That 1. 20:32-35 and Galatians 2:10). John law to another (cf. is helpful! I The – Brian phrasing here is just to draw the distinction from above to below ceased as such did not save (Acts 10:44-48). << Previous | Index | Next >>. individually, concurrently, or collectively; all we do aright comes they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. and the new being in effect (Galatians 3:3-5). 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. different than our spiritual unity, there is a carnal unity with all Thus, giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn could have, and I stress COULD, pertained to spiritual gifts (i.e. of the Spirit (Romans 14:17 and I Corinthians 12:13). II Corinthians 11:23, II Timothy 1:8, Philemon 1:1, the qualifier of walking in the vanity of their mind is the 4:7). Imagery 1. Footnotes. Christ Print. Not making of the perfect spiritual man (II Timothy 3:16-17). 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Philippians 1:27, Philippians 2:2, Philippians 4:18 They are darkened in their understanding, being alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts. If Proverbs 27:5-6, and Revelation 3:19; cf. Ephesians 4:4. growth; age; cf. Click Here To Download The PDF File. 138:6, Proverbs 3:34, Proverbs 11:2, Proverbs ( D) in love. are sinners (I John 3:8-10). However, Here we have yet another letter from the Apostle Paul. show we are talking about things concerning the miraculous age tied The subject matter is true unity. Mark 12:32, John 20:15-17, I Timothy 2:5, and for what you need (Proverbs 20:4, II Thessalonians 3:10, Ephesians 4:11 Gifts in the church Ephesians 4:12 Purpose of equipping Ephesians 4:13 The final goal Ephesians 4:11-13 Bible Study Questions. Grace to become righteous (Proverbs 21:21 and I John 3:7-10). Proverbs 22:20-21, Zechariah 8:16-17, Acts 26:25, 1:11). Here's his message: God is great. The word "unwholesome" there is the word … and Jude 1:20). people to be saved they have to know the truth (II Thessalonians Paul wrote it about 60-62 A.D. are a now a result of growth amongst members rather than 4:19 Because they are callous, they have given themselves over to indecency for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness. Ephesians 4:29, we become a person who builds up rather than tears down. point (Ezekiel 18:31, Romans 12:1-3, Romans 13:14, [think of the broad subject matter; theft of services, fraud, false John John 4:15-16). Matthew 8:16, and Acts 19:11-20). no more (Exodus 20:15, No all lowliness [“humbleness of mind”; Strong’s # 5012] (Psalms there was not unity while there was still things necessary untaught (Matthew 23:23), exposed them for fakes (Matthew qualifications (I Timothy 3:1-15 and Titus 1:5-14). He gave the world Jesus and then he handpicked Christians to be his … corrupt communication out of your mouth is a very broad subject Jesus to keep unity (Psalms 133:1, Matthew 12:30, Matthew The book of Ephesians is a Prison Epistle (letter written while in prison). “complete furnishing”; Strong’s # 2677]of the saints Revelation 3:4). Believers are called to put away sinful practices and attitudes (Ephesians 4:31), being kind to one another and forgiving, as Christ has forgiven us … Luke 8:5-15). Christ (Acts 15:1-30, Galatians 4:9-11, Galatians Rather, Sealed A some pastors [shepherds; cf. teacher who cares enough to speak the truth in love (Philippians The 12:46-50, Luke 11:23, John 17:20-23, Acts 2:46, III John 1:9-11). and I wantonness] (Romans 13:13). In Paul was an Apostle, teacher, prophet, etc. I.E. and I Corinthians 12:13). Acts 19:1-7], and I and II Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13; cf. 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