The believers position united to god chapters the believers privileges united to one another chapters 4 5. 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. Second, wives and husbands are given clear biblical teachings regarding mutual love. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Ephesians 5 follow gods example, therefore, as dearly loved children 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. The key personalities of ephesians are the apostle paul and tychicus. Ephesians, chapter 5 united states conference of catholic bishops. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament. The book of ephesians is a survival manualit equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of jesus christ. Book of ephesians ephesians chapter 1 ephesians chapter 2 ephesians chapter 3 ephesians chapter 4 ephesians chapter 5 ephesians chapter 6. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. We need to see our position in christ, seated with him in heavenly places. Ephesians 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Ephesians is one of my favorite books, i love chapter 6 with the armor of god. Most early writers spoke of the epistle as having been addressed to the ephesians. And walk in love, as christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and. First, paul discusses how believers are to be imitators of god through a focus on the love demonstrated by christ ephesians 5. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a.
In christs sacrifice his love triumphs, and we are to consider it fully. Chapter 5 continues the very practical second half of the book of ephesians. This chapter ephesians 5 is a continuation of the practical exhortations commenced in ephesians 4. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book is address by paul to the church at ephesus. Welcome to the fifth of six studies of the book of ephesians. And walk in love, as christ also has loved us and given himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to god for a sweetsmelling aroma. Ephesians 5 new king james version nkjv walk in love. Eph 5 niv follow gods example, therefore, as bible.
Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a loyal. 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. Ephesians 5 new american standard bible nasb be imitators of god. This summary of the book of ephesians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ephesians. Ephesians 5 is the fifth chapter of the epistle to the ephesians in the new testament of the christian bible. In the book of ephesians, we learn how the gospel creates a new multiethnic, covenant family of god, and affects our story and how we live every day as a body of new humanity unified in love. Ephesians 5 king james version kjv 5 be ye therefore followers of god, as dear children. Find biblical, helpful christian resources relating to marriage at. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. 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. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Ephesians 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
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. No immoral, impure or greedy personsuch a person is. 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. God can turn anyone around if he could change paul like he did. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Ephesians 5, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Paul the apostle writes to encourage believers to live wellweve been lifted from the graveyard of sin and called to shout the gospel into the darkened world. Second, wives and husbands are given clear biblical teachings regarding. However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. It was written to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of christ and to serve in unity and love in the. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the ephesians. Ephesians chapter 5 teaches us how to walk in love, light, and wisdom while while watching around us to be wary. 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 niv bible follow gods example, therefore, as. Ephesians chapter 5 kjv king james version we are not to sin as becoming believers christians walkers of light. We are to please god and please him only walking in the will of god and not in our own will that causes us to sin. The book of ephesians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Ephesians 5, the books of the bible nt books the bible app. Ephesians 5 niv bible follow gods example, therefore. Ephesians 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary contains over 34,000 pages in its original 56 volume printing, the largest of its kind. Ephesians 5 therefore be imitators of god as dear children. 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. Ephesians 5 new international version niv dramatized. Les painter bible text by cynthia green this commentary has been through advanced checking. Therefore be imitators of god, as beloved children. Be ye therefore followers of god, as dear children.
Ephesians 5, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesians 5, english standard version 2016 esv bible. An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. David guzik commentary on ephesians 5, where paul encourages the church to forsake the darkness, and to walk in love an light.
Ephesians 5 kjv be ye therefore followers of god, as bible. The design appears to be to strengthen the ephesians in the faith of christ, and to give exalted views of the love of god, and of the dignity and excellence of christ, fortifying their minds against the scandal of the cross. Ephesians 5 new international version niv bible gateway. Ephesians 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. Ephesians 5 follow god s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 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 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 5 be ye therefore followers of god, as dear children. Ephesians 5 rgt therefore, be imitators of god, as bible. Ephesians chapter 5 free online bible study lessons. Resemble him especially in his love and pardoning goodness, as becomes those beloved by their heavenly father. No immoral, impure or greedy personsuch a person is an idolaterhas any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god.
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