Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible Bible study and devotional books listed below. As we seek to image and reflect God, let us continually turn to His Word so that we can understand what it means to be what He calls us to be. In everything — Which is not contrary to any command of God. View Resource, Studying the Word of God does not consist merely in coming to an intellectual knowledge of its contents. O how much more honourable and more happy, to be an imitator of God, than of Homer, Virgil, or Alexander the Great! [18] And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Wherein is excess — That is, which leads to debauchery of every kind. 5 You are God’s dear children, so try to be like him.2 Live a life of love. When we recognize how greatly the Lord has blessed us and how we do not deserve God’s favor, we are more likely to be content with what our Creator has given us. Read Ephesians 5 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). These things, along with qualities including love, joy, patience, and self-control, are the marks of the true Christian. 5:19). Fulfilling our part in accomplishing this end, however, is more difficult. To the Lord — Jesus, who searcheth the heart. Study the bible online using commentary on Ephesians 5 and more! For (gar) introduces an explanation (see discussion of the great value of disciplining yourself to paus and ponder terms of explanation ). Try it free for 30 days. Therefore we must endeavor to study His Word, pray, fellowship, and evangelize, always remembering that if we do such things without having our character conformed to Christ, then we have not done them rightly. [31] For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. Fix that problem! Each volume was written to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, dealing thoroughly with every key phrase and word in the Scripture without being unnecessarily technical. The standard for true love, wisdom, kindness, justice, and so on is the character of God Himself. But all things which are reproved, are thereby dragged out into the light, and made manifest - Shown in their proper colours, by the light. Read Ephesians 5 commentary using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. By there being no inspired songs, peculiarly adapted to the Christian dispensation, as there were to the Jewish, it is evident that the promise of the Holy Ghost to believers, in the last days, was by his larger effusion to supply the lack of it. [30] For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. And Christ shall give thee light — Knowledge, holiness, happiness. Ephesians 1 Commentary, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire Bible with verse by verse exposition ... MacArthur . [1] Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; Of God — In forgiving and loving. Matthew Henry comments: “Though Christianity is an enemy to profane mirth, yet it encourages joy and gladness. Commentary on Ephesians 5:1,2. The Next 500 Years: 2017 National Conference, Naming Ligonier the Beneficiary of a Bank or Investment Account, Gifts That Provide Income and Tax Benefits. God’s people have reason to rejoice, and to sing for joy.” Though we do not deny the reality of pain, Christians should be the most joyful of people, and this joy should be evident in our corporate singing. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. Ephesians 5:8: “For ye were once darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. Of God— In forgiving and loving. [6] Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Love others just as Christ loved us. Nor foolish talking — Tittle tattle, talking of nothing, the weather, fashions, meat and drink. [16] Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. [3] But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; But let not any impure love be even named or heard of among you - Keep at the utmost distance from it, as becometh saints. View Resource, Matthew Henry comments, “We must witness against the sins of others, and endeavor to convince them of their sinfulness in our words; but especially by the holiness of our lives.” Our holy living has consequences not only for our own sanctification but also for the eternal good of others. But how frequently even this quenches the Spirit, those who are tender of conscience know. [12] For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. [9] (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;). Ephesians 5:32 (NASB) This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church. Ephesians 5:22-30. View Resource, Because it is hard to find a detailed list of do’s and don’t’s regarding sexual behavior, it is easy for us to justify certain activities or thoughts that may in fact not be edifying. Dr. MacArthur writes with that one purpose in mind. If we have lost our time heretofore, we must double our diligence for the future. May we also seek to make the most of every opportunity to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth. By the washing of water — In baptism; if, with "the outward and visible sign," we receive the "inward and spiritual grace.". Salvation by an Obedient Faith Alone . Resemble him especially in his love and pardoning goodness, as becomes those beloved by their heavenly Father. If we are guilty of these sins, then we are not acting to fulfill God’s will but are foolish, unprofitable servants. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Ephesians 5:8-14 EXEGESIS: BACKGROUND: While this book begins, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus” (1:1), scholars today are divided regarding … They should rather focus on their own responsibilities and seek to be faithful in them. This price might even mean a martyr’s death, but for most of us it will mean putting up with the flaws of others, being eager to forgive, and being willing to give up what we want to do in order to serve others. For we — The reason why Christ nourishes and cherishes the church is, that close connexion between them which is here expressed in the words of Moses, originally spoken concerning Eve. The Paperback Bible presents the Bible by the Book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. In the Psalms - Of David. On account of our fallenness, we do not readily seek harmony but are more apt to gossip and backbite. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ’s is the head of the church and he is the Saviour of the body. SermonAudio.com - Ephesians 5 Sermons. [22] Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. (Eph 1-6) Bible Introductions - Philippians (No. ) [29] For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: Nourisheth and cherisheth — That is, feeds and clothes it. Ephesians 5, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, 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. Study the bible online using commentary on Ephesians 5 and more! Not having spot — Of impurity from any sin. [4] Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. Not as fools — Who think not where they are going, or do not make the best of their way. Dr. John MacArthur writes, “As believers walk in the light of the truth, the knowledge of the Lord’s will becomes clear” (The MacArthur Bible Commentary, p. 1699). Are members — Are as intimately united to Christ, in a spiritual sense, as if we were literally "flesh of his flesh, and bone of his bone.". Genesis 2:24. In the following directions concerning relative duties, the inferiors are all along placed before the superiors, because the general proposition is concerning submission; and inferiors ought to do their duty, whatever their superiors do. Let us therefore be careful with our time, endeavoring to serve the Lord well through efficient and effective service to our earthly supervisors. And he is the Saviour of the body — The church, from all sin and misery. And arise from the dead — From the death of sin. [19] Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Speaking to each other — By the Spirit. Insofar we are as able, we are to pattern ourselves after the image Jesus has given us in loving repentant sinners, serving other people, confronting unrighteousness, and so on. Ephesians 5:28–30. That he might sanctify it through the word — The ordinary channel of all blessings. As we seek to please God, humbly admitting how we fall short of His standards, we provide a beacon of hope to those trapped in the darkness of sin. Even if something might be “lawful,” it might not be “helpful” (1 Cor. b. Otherwise, in all indifferent things, the will of the husband is a law to the wife. This means creating an atmosphere where repentant sexual sinners feel that they can share their burdens without being seen as scum. We must heed the idea of 1 Peter 1:15-16: as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, Be holy, for I am holy. Brent Kercheville March 16, 2014 The apostle Paul has taught his audience that they have a new identity in Christ Jesus. View Resource, The fruit of light listed in today’s passage — goodness, righteousness, and truth — are examples of what Paul elsewhere refers to as the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. [25] Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Even as Christ loved the church — Here is the true model of conjugal affection. You will find that you will want to lay down this commentary and shout praise to our King for His great salvation in Jesus Christ. We cant content ourselves comparing us among men. As you study Scripture with us this year, pray that God would use your study to conform you to His image. This commentary on Ephesians forms part of the MacArthur New Testament Commentary Series and is basically explanatory, or expository. Or wrinkle — Of deformity from any decay. Particularly he enjoins on husbands the duty of loving their wives with all tenderness Ephesians 5:25-33; on fathers, the duty of treating their children so that they might easily obey them Ephesians 6:4; and on masters, the duly of treating their servants with kindness, remembering that they have a Master also in heaven; Ephesians 6:9. SermonAudio.com - Ephesians 5 Sermons. (Ephesians and 2 Corinthians) They are SO easy to use as e-books..always right on hand. Donate Now. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands, in every thing. As their own bodies — That is, as themselves. Subscribe and Get Sermons and Live Streams by John MacArthur DIRECTLY TO YOUR INBOX! Husbands should not be concerned primarily with the duties of their wives, and wives should not be attentive chiefly to the demands the Lord gives to their husbands. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. In the name of, or through, our Lord Jesus Christ - By whom we receive all good things. With this kind of affection, with this degree of it, and to this end, should husbands love their wives. View Resource, Matthew 16:24–25 tells us that imitating God is a costly endeavor, one that requires daily self-denial and the narrow road of discipleship. We can easily conform to specific commands while violating their spirit. Dr. John MacArthur writes, “A Christian husband is to care for his wife with the same devotion that he naturally manifests as he cares for himself (v. 29) — even more so, since his self-sacrificing love causes him to put her first” (The MacArthur Bible Commentary, p. 1,702; hereafter MA BC). Walk as children of light — Suitably to your present knowledge. Ephesians has rightly been titled the believer's bank and the treasure house of the Bible. O how much more honourable and more happy, to be an imitator of God, than of Homer, Virgil, or Alexander the Great! Furthermore, we often prize our own opinions over the truth. True leaders are always putting the needs of others before their own, and Christian leaders who do not do so must repent of their sin and serve others well. What the will of the Lord is — In every time, place, and circumstance. View Resource, Within the family structure, husbands are accountable to the Lord for the manner in which they lead their homes, and wives are accountable to God for submitting to their husbands’ authority. Written by John MacArthur © 2021 Christianity.com. Ephesians 5:11-14 The general mean ing here is, that Christianity does not break up the relations … Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands — Unless where God forbids. Try it for 30 days FREE. Because of these things — As innocent as the heathens esteem them, and as those dealers in vain words would persuade you to think them. [23] For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. For this cause — Because of this intimate union. Confess your need of Him to make you obey truly and fully. For whatsoever doth make manifest is light - That is, for nothing but light, yea, light from heaven, can make anything manifest. Circumspectly — Exactly, with the utmost accuracy, getting to the highest pitch of every point of holiness. ... And John MacArthur says about that in his The MacArthur Bible Commentary: a great mystery. Ephesians 5:3-7: Walking in Love-2 Study Guide (see dropdown menu) - John MacArthur. Therefore: Here, Paul concludes the thought from Ephesians 4, where he described how Christians should relate to one another. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Ephesians 5:15-20 EXEGESIS: EPHESIANS 4-5. Or jesting — The word properly means, wittiness, facetiousness, esteemed by the heathens an half-virtue. If we think that there is no price to following the Savior, we are kidding ourselves. Time is a talent given us by God, and it is misspent and lost when not employed according to his design. Chapters include: - The Riches of His Grace (Ephesians 1:1-14) Paul set the tone for chapters 4-5 when he said, “Walk (peripateo) worthily of the calling with which you were called” (4:1). “You are light in the Lord” (Ephesians 5:8). THE CONTEXT. [26] That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word. And for all things - Prosperous or adverse, since al] work together for good. Awake thou that steepest — In ignorance of God and thyself; in stupid insensibility. View Resource, Knowing the will of the Lord — a church united in truth and love — is easy. The fruit of the light — Opposite to " the unfruitful works of darkness," Ephesians 4:11. This means that we cannot define these moral qualities without reference to the Lord and that we cannot base our understanding of these qualities on the way the world understands them. [15] See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. View Resource, Today’s passage also tells us that evidence of the Spirit-filled life includes being full of song and delight (Eph. Which are not convenient — For a Christian; as neither increasing his faith nor holiness. In Christ's sacrifice his love triumphs, and we … Ephesians - Berean Charts Ephesians Introduction - John MacArthur Ephesians Introduction- James Van Dine Ephesians Introduction - J Vernon McGee Ephesians Introduction - Myer Pearlman Keys to Ephesians - William Orr Synthetic Bible Study on Ephesians - James M Gray (1906) The Epistle to the Ephesians- Charles Smith Lewis in the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia This review was written for Ephesians: The MacArthur New Testament Commentary - eBook. [11] And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. Ephesians Bible Study (Your True Identity) Ephesians 5:15-21, Be Filled With The Spirit. Saith — In the general tenor of his word, to all who are still in darkness. Ephesians 5 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Be Imitators of God. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. (Phl 1-4) Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 5:15-21 Another remedy against sin, is care, or caution, it being impossible else to maintain purity of heart and life. As unto the Lord — The obedience a wife pays to her husband is at the same time paid to Christ himself; he being head of the wife, as Christ is head of the church. [13] But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. [28] So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. Believers do not practice such things perfectly, but they should be able to find some evidence, however small, of these graces in their lives. As we practice the truth, we become more aware of how this truth is to be applied in difficult circumstances. Be ye therefore followers— Imitators. In the NT, mystery identifies some reality hidden in the past and revealed in the NT age to be written in Scripture. Next ››, The mission, passion and purpose of Ligonier Ministries is to proclaim the holiness of God As Eadie puts it gar "states a reason, and an awful and solemn one it is." With all possible care redeeming the time - Saving all you can for the best purposes; buying every possible moment out of the hands of sin and Satan; out of the hands of sloth, ease, pleasure, worldly business; the more diligently, because the present are evil days, days of the grossest ignorance, immorality, and profaneness. ... MacArthur, Sproul, Piper, Washer, Chan . All Rights Reserved. View Resource, God has given us the spiritual disciplines so that we might fulfill the call to imitate His holiness and righteousness. [17] Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. It is not linguistically technical, but deals with linguistics when this seems helpful to proper interpretation. [8] For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: Ye were once darkness — Total blindness and ignorance. 1 Even those who are in authority over people — including husbands, executives, and parents — must submit to those under them in a spirit of service. [20] Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Giving thanks — At all times and places. ... including complete notes from the NIV Study Bible and the NKJV MacArthur Study Bible - is just a step away! Be imitators of God: The idea is simple that we are to make God our example and model. View Resource, ‹ Previous While the book is indeed a commentary on Ephesians, Dr. MacArthur has written for the goal of helping every believer know their status in the kingdom of God. You will find that you will want to lay down this commentary and shout praise to our King for His great salvation in Jesus Christ. 6:12). I have 2 of the e-book commentaries and both exceed my expectations. View Resource, John Chrysostom reminds us that “the times do not belong to you” (ACCN T 8, p. 180). Exposing the Darkness Devotional. As light we expose the darkness making the law of Christ visible to the world. 2 5 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and walk in love, just as Christ also loved [] you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God [] as a fragrant aroma. [24] Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. Reprove them — To avoid them is not enough. Because God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven you, therefore be ye followers of God, imitators of God. The Paperback Bible presents the Bible by the Book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. The head — The governor, guide, and guardian of the wife. Ephesians 5 Commentary, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the Bible. Therefore, we should pay close attention to the words and actions of Jesus if we want to understand what a life of true holiness looks like. He gave himself for us—a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to … View Resource. View Resource, There are men and women struggling with sexual sin in all of our congregations. View Resource, The Apostle Paul’s teaching on our sanctification is ultimately a call to the imitation of Christ (1 Cor. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series comes from the experience, wisdom, and insight of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and Bible scholars of our day. Even the hours of the day are not ours but are entrusted to us for wise stewardship. View Resource, Servanthood is the path to greatness, not the position we hold or the degree of authority that we have been given (Matt. Having cleansed it — From the guilt and power of sin. He that loveth his wife loveth himself — Which is not a sin, but an indisputable duty. In turn, contentment kills our natural inclination to think that we do not have enough and that we deserve what God has given to others. NET RSV ASV YLT DBY ... Ephesians (No. ) [14] Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. This beautiful letter tells Christians of their great riches, inheritance, and fullness in Jesus Christ and in His church. Text Commentaries by John MacArthur John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, as well as an author, conference KJV NKJV NLT NIV ESV CSB NASB. But be ye filled with the Spirit — In all his graces, who gives a more noble pleasure than wine can do. It also requires us to put what we are reading into practice. Your gift enables our worldwide outreach. They want to please God and are seeking to mortify the flesh, and we should do all that we can to help them. As we practice the truth, we become more aware of how this truth is to be applied in difficult circumstances. If we are honest about our own sins without seeking to excuse them, other repentant sinners will feel welcome among us. Goodness and righteousness and truth — Opposite to the sins spoken of, Ephesians 4:25,etc. And spiritual songs — On any divine subject. This morning we come for our Bible study to a book that is indeed a treasure of mine and of every believer, the book of Ephesians. The general theology of Ephesians is direct, unambiguous, and presents no ideas or interpretations whose meanings are seriously contended. While the book is indeed a commentary on Ephesians, Dr. MacArthur has written for the goal of helping every believer know their status in the kingdom of God. That he might present it — Even in this world. 5:22–24). in all its fullness to as many people as possible. 23:11). Thank the Lord for your blessings this day. Each guide includes extensive commentary, detailed observations on over arching themes, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God with direction from John MacArthur. The Carnal Christian - by Ernest C. Reisinger ... (Ephesians 5:2) must include the saints of all time. The Ligonier Ministries site requires Javascript, but you’ve got Javascript disabled. 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