Armor god has prepared us for battle what do i need to know about the passage. Ephesians 16 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. Ephesians 6 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the lord, whether he be bond or free. At the end of the day it is completely irrelevant if the particular opponent we face is a principality, a power, or a ruler of the darkness of this age.
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. Born again we need to give new believers a proper start in life. With good will doing service, as to the lord, and not to men. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the bible gateway. A commentary on ephesians paperback march 24, 2016. Pray also for me, that whenever i speak, words may be given me so that i will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which i am an ambassador in. If masters order slaves to do good work, then threats should not be necessary. We are drawing near the close of our study in pauls great exhortation found in chapter 6 of ephesians, beginning with these words in verse 10. Finally, be strong in the lord and in the strength of his might. A commentary on ephesians by david pawson and published by anchor recordings limited. David pawson, widely respected as an international writer and speaker, brings a lifetimes worth of insights into the meaning of the bible. In our service at our jobs, in our ministries, and in our families, we are to engage all of our activities as unto the lord. Ephesians 1 part 1 by paul washer, sunday sermons, church services, bible study, christian reviv duration. David pawson ephesians unlocking the bible youtube.
It is a circular despatch, covering general matters of belief chapters and behaviour chapters 46, applicable to all churches and christians everywhere. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ephesians 6 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. David pawson teaching trust 2019 david pawson says the best defense. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a commentary on ephesians. To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he has made us accepted in the beloved. Oftentimes we tend to take verses or even passages out of their larger context and look at the verses or passages in isolation. As slaves of christ, do the will of god with all your heart. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. In chapter 6 paul gives instructions regarding three important areas of the believers life.
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey christ. 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. His current itinerant ministry is predominantly to church leaders. The apostle proceeds in the exhortation to relative duties which he began in the former, particularly he insists on the duties of children and parents, and of servants and masters, ephesians 6. Ephesians 6, new living translation nlt the bible app. Our goal is to put out information that will equip the body of christ. This deep, spiritual letter discusses our position in christ, the body of christ, salvation by grace through faith, our christian inheritance, unity of the church, prayer, ministry, ethical right living, and instructions to fathers, husbands, wives, children, masters, employees, and employers. Ephesians 6 1 children, obey your parents in the lord, for this is right.
The precept implies a real and serious faith on the part of the parents that their children belong to christ, and are under christs care. Ephesians unlocking the bible series posted on 21102016 20102016 by zambydmcd pawson has a lot of helpful things to say about ephesians as an overview. Put on the whole armor of god, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. David says that a gospel that doesnt work out in life is not the full gospel. Unlocking the new testament part 15 ephesians youtube. May be used as a study aid for groups or personal use in conjunction with the book, cd or dvd of the same title. David pawson teaching trust 2019 part 2 ephesus a series on jesuss letters to his churches in the book of revelation. And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. A commentary on ephesians by david pawson books on. David pawson galatians 1 unlocking the bible youtube. Unlocking the bible opens up the word of god in a fresh and powerful way, explaining the sweep of biblical history and its implications for our lives.
The book of ephesians is held in great reverence by both biblical scholars and lay people. It is one of the clearest statements in the new testament of god s purpose in saving us and is as practically challenging as it is spiritually inspiring. Ephesians chapter 6 matthew henry complete commentary. Must use new testament language, this leads to new testament thinking. David pawson, demystifies bible books, which is a rare commodity. We have considered the instruction given to christian wives and husbands in chapter 5 and now we come to consider other members of the family, or the same persons in other relationships. His gift to us was his son jesus who left heavans glory to come down to earth. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience. To understand pauls perspective on spiritual warfare we have to tie this passage in with the rest of the book. Therefore, paul tells masters to stop threatening their slaves eph. The epistle to the ephesians chapter six objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the responsibilities of children and their fathers 2 to suggest how principles governing servants and masters can be applied to employees and their employers 3 to see the need to adorn ourselves with the whole of armor of god, that we might be. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 6 and more. That ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
A commentary on ephesians ebook written by david pawson. Verse 1 christ has chosen us to sit with him in the heavenly places 2. Buy a commentary on ephesians by pawson, david isbn. Home about david itinerary books recommendations contacts donate. Ephesians chapter 3 kjv king james version ann you are exactly correct. A commentary on ephesians by david pawson, paperback. Ephesians 16 english standard version esv greeting. Over the years, he has written a large number of books, booklets, and daily. At the time paul is writing to the ephesians, the practice of slavery was quite prevalent. The first area is an exhortation on how to maintain harmony and attract gods blessing within our family and work environments. It is more wonderful than any temple made with hands, because it is constructed of living stones and indwelt by the holy spirit 2. Because many of the masters and their slaves had become christians, the early church.
The book of ephesians, chapter 2 king james version. Carver described the book of ephesians as the greatest piece of. Unlike pauls other letters, this one is not addressed to particular churches or individuals, with their own needs and problems even ephesians is not in all the early copies. Read ephesians 6 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Paul directs us to understand that there is an authority in the world, namely, god. Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla duration. So, please allow me to quickly summarize the letter. The children are christs subjects, and have to be trained to loyal obedience to his authority.
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