Some observations homer begins by calling upon the goddess the muse, the goddess of poetry to sing of the anger of achilleus and its devastating consequences. And as we turn to ephesians 6 today to study the fourth piece of spiritual armor, we will see that it is similar to what joshua and caleb had. Specifically, this power of god was the same power that he showed. The duty of servants is summed up in one word, obedience. All that the church needs, the lord has already provided.
Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series book 10 kindle edition by zondervan, clinton e. The different parts of the christian armor enumerated, ephesians 6. Hide browse bar your current position in the text is marked in blue. And take the helmet of salvation that is, the hope of salvation, as it is expressed in the parallel passage, 1 thessalonians 5. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. The fundamental principles of grace and mans responsibility to abide by gods laws. Some observations homer begins by calling upon the goddess the muse, the goddess of poetry to sing of the anger of achilleus and its devastating. While achilleus still refuses to return to battle, his friend, patroklos, persuades him to let. What are the most commonly asked questions about the book of ephesians. Pauls second missonary journey to ephesus map pauline letter chronology. Equipping the saints is the introductory article for this miniseries. Click anywhere in the line to jump to another position.
Ephesians 6 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. He received for them, that he might give to them, a large measure of gifts. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the lords people. Heinrich argued that homers great poems, the iliad and the odyssey. Iliad 6 and 22 greek and latin texts with facing vocabulary. Ephesians lessons for youth every child ministries. Read ephesians 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. God the father planned throughout history for jesus to create a multiethnic community of followers.
Ephesians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer. Homers iliad and odyssey are part of our regular reading rotation here at the. Books sixteen to twentytwo all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951 like book nine, book sixteen marks a crucial turning point in the iliad. Like book nine, book sixteen marks a crucial turning point in the iliad. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our. Commentaries for ephesians chapter 6 the duties of children and parents.
The first area is an exhortation on how to maintain harmony and attract gods blessing within our family and work environments. Ephesians chapter 6 matthew henry concise commentary on. Ephesians 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Commentary on the book of ephesians matthew henrys bible commentary. This you may use as a shield, which will quench all the fiery darts, the furious temptations, violent and sudden injections of the devil. All is given as seems best to christ to bestow upon every one. Instead of using the dative case perhaps dative of reference as in corinthians, in ephesians 6. Tychicus is commissioned to inform the ephesians of the apostles affairs, ephesians 6. The helmet was for the defence of the head, a part which it concerned them most carefully to defend, because one stroke there might easily have proved fatal. Ephesians zondervan exegetical commentary on the new. All of these pieces are linked with one another, and they are all ours because god gave his son for us. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. While achilleus still refuses to return to battle, his friend, patroklos, persuades him to let him fight in his place. Professor kirk himself is the editor of the present volume, which covers the first four books of iliad.
World wide study bible ephesians 6 christian classics. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. The book of ephesians is almost certainly one of four epistles that. Books one, two and three all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951 how the plot develops. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The more familiar, however, this figure was to the apostle, the more freely and independently is it here carried out, although comp. Some say that ephesians reads like a commentary on the pauline letters and probably it has been. The necessity of all kinds of prayer and watchfulness, ephesians 6. As before the volume consists of four introductory essays followed by the commentary itself. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Comprised of jews and nonjews, these followers form the covenant family god promised to abraham. 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. Ephesians 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible.
Notice that we need to wear the full armor of god ephesians 6. Home faq books of the bible ephesians questions about ephesians. It first presents both the historical and literary contexts followed by an overview of the passage in the context of the letter as a whole. And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. During the next 20 years he earned the nickname praying hyde because he often spent hours and even many days in prayer for the salvation of nonbelievers and the revival of christs followers. Ephesians 6 niv children, obey your parents in the. The full armor of achilles to withstand odysseus eph.
Study ephesians 6 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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. Read the following scripture passages and complete the form for each day. Put on the full armor of god, so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. The armor of god, described by the apostle paul in ephesians 6. This is the first volume of a projected sixvolume commentary on homers iliad, under the general editorship of professor g. Book of ephesians bible survey what are the pauline epistles.
In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives. Children obey your parents in the lord for this is right. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the. The best and most eminent ministers need the prayers of believers. Read more exciting and practical articles on the book of ephesians. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The book does not include a greek text important matters pertaining to the text are discussed in the commentary. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. The word time from the iliad on is used in secular gk. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 6 and more.
Children, obey your parents in the lord, for this is right. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. Put on the whole armor of god, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. The purpose of the book of ephesians was to warn the church elders about the false teachers that were teaching a false gospel and to maintain their first love that they held when they first became believers. The days, says paul, are evil, and are in the power of wicked men, not in your own power. Richison value of ephesians ephesians, more than any other book, presents the purpose and plan of god for the church this book sets forth one of the clearest presentations on the relation between positional truth and experiencing positional truth in ones life john calvin called ephesians his favorite book of the bible we see something of the supremacy of christ in gods. Books one, two and three all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951. Odyssey odyssey book 7 that a existed between odysseus and. The same psalm says, the lord is a shield to all them that put their trust in him. Ephesians 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. It consists of four introductory chapters, dealing in particular with rhythm and. But if you were to leave home every morning wearing a. The catalogues in book 2 recieve especially full treatment. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians.
In book seven, they had to fortify their camp with a wall. Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The great duty of children is, to obey their parents. The book of ephesians overview of the book of ephesians the book of ephesians is a masterpiece of revelation that bridges the principles of grace and obedience into one solid irremovable form. Ephesians has been called the queen of the epistles, the quintessence of paulinism, the divinest composition of man and even the waterloo of commentators. Ephesians chapter 6 matthew henry complete commentary on.
Note that that which saves us is the gospel of a righteousness from god. Active inductive bible study of ephesians for youth page 6 of 42 by mama. The sixth and final volume of this major commentary on homers iliad. 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. This is the second volume in the major sixvolume commentary on the iliad now being prepared under the general editorship of professor kirk. Those particularly should be prayed for, who are exposed to great hardships and perils in their work. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament.
His goal was to proclaim the gospel to people who had not heard about jesus. Aug 23, 2015 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The translation sheets include the greek text in the left column and lined spaces in the right column for students to write out. Book nine, a crucial turning point in the poem all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951 the assembly when book nine opens, the greeks have suffered serious reverses. This is the picture we are to dream and pray into reality. Ephesians ivp bible background commentary institute of biblical. This link contains a free pdf copy of homers iliad 6 and 22. It is hoped that the volume as a whole will lead scholars to a better understanding of the epic style as well as of many wellknown thematic problems on a larger scale. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. All christians are to put on spiritual armour against the enemies of their. We are instructed to use this amazing power to pray for believers everywhere. In chapter 6 paul gives instructions regarding three important areas of the believers life. While he blesses god for giving them the spirit, he ceases not to pray that he would give unto them the spirit v.
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