Nephesians 3 verse 20 commentary on the books

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be the glory in the church and in christ jesus unto all generations for ever and ever. Being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The spirit is crucial in the interpretive process, but why sincere, godly christians understand the bible differently is a mystery. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Verses 120 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Verses 20 and 21 conclude pauls prayer in this passage, which began in verse 14. Sprouls work, the following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of ephesians. Both books have similar and exact words and phrases. By it, we make the choices that will lead to the fulfillment of gods purpose for us. David guzik commentary on ephesians 3, where paul explains to the church. This verse does not teach that jesus was the first being created, but that he is the. 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. The more a christian does their part the stronger they become spiritually.

Verses 2122 jews and gentiles together form the strong foundation for the working of the holy spirit. Now all glory to god, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. These verses contain a caution against all manner of uncleanness, with proper remedies and arguments proposed. Now i grant that the books of scripture contain the divine will of god, but such is the darkness of our understanding, that we cannot conceive thereof unless the outward means of the preaching of the word be joined with the inward working of the spirit, as fire to. Commentary on ephesians, volume 2 of 2 goodwin, thomas on. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Paul is given a revelation which he shares with the ephesians, so that they may have the same enlightenment that was granted him. I will try to crystallize the teaching of verse 16 as simply as i can. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.

Many of pauls letters open with thanksgiving for the faith or spiritual gifts of the recipient community e. 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. But you have not learned this way of life from christ. All our lives, he has been broadcasting, and we are in agreement with him. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in christ jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Paul opens with blessed be in order to establish a clear emphasis on god. Whatever new light may shine on the questions of the origin and composition of the books of the old testament, it will never obscure the radiance of the majestic figure of the messiah which shines from the prophetic page. There must be a hunger 1 for him, 2 to know him, and 3 to serve him. The pulpit commentarybook of ephesians kindle edition. Filthy lusts must be suppressed, in order to the supporting of holy love.

However, paul presented the gift of god in christ and the benefits we. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. Gods purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. Let us expect more, and ask for more, encouraged by what christ has already done for our souls, being assured that the conversion of sinners, and the comfort of believers, will be to. Be sure to search for the other books of the bible from the pulpit commentary series. Hodges introductory material, chapter analyses, and versebyverse exposition provide even after more than one hundred years solid, relevant instruction for. It comes at you so fast and so full that knocks you over. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly this is the conclusion of the apostles prayer, in which the power of god is celebrated, a perfection which is essential unto god, and is very large and extensive. Verses 320 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. 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.

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. Trying to get a piece of truth from verse 16 is like trying to take a sip of water from a fire hose. 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. As bruce wrote in his preface to the 1961 edition, the exposition is intended for the general christian reader who is interested in serious bible study, not for the professional or specialist student. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The recipients of this letter were mostly gentile christians. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page.

Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Ephesians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. There is a book of life, and knowing our names are. Among whom also we all had our conversation we jews, as well as you gentiles, have lived in transgressions and sins. The scriptures inform us that aquila and priscilla stayed behind in ephesus vv. Verse 20 the cornerstone reference is based upon the prophetic psalm 118. Bruce explains the text of ephesians in the simple and clear style that characterizes his work. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Where in verses, zophar is influenced to respond to job. This is a debt we owe both to christ and to our brethren, that he may be glorified and they edified. This process involves prayer, confession and the willingness for lifestyle change. Which he wrought, verse 20, in christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his. If you look at the book of ephesians, you see that this subject of the heavenly realms is intrinsic to the whole of the message, you see it in verse 3.

God will exceedingly abundantly provide for us within the context of his purpose verse 20, even as he did for israel in the wilderness. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. As a pastor and preacher for 32 years, as a lover of books, and as a lover of people, i find arnolds ephesians simply the finest commentary on the book i have ever seen. Im hungry for more id love to read him on any other nt book as well. In chapter 2 and the first half of chapter 3, paul talked about the great transformation that god has wrought in their lives, from death to life 2. No matter how bold our requests may seem, god can do all we ask and much more 1 corinthians 2.

Ephesians christ and the church click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. Commentary on the epistle to the ephesians has become a standard resource for teachers, pastors, and educated laypersons. For this cause because he maintained that the gentiles were admitted to all the privileges of the jews, and all the blessings of the new covenant, without being obliged to submit to circumcision, the jews persecuted him, and caused him to be imprisoned, first at caesarea, where he was obliged to appeal to the roman emperor, in. Devotional commentary of ephesians our baptist heritage. The book provides historical depth wherever it is needed to illuminate the text of ephesians.

In all the book of judges there is never once mention of a prophet, only deborah is called a prophetess. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to the. Colossians, ephesians and philemon, paul bound, the. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. Charles spurgeon preached a touching sermon on this verse titled, saints in. The pulpit commentary is truly an exhaustive bible resource, containing nearly 30,000 pages of versebyverse exposition, a translation, historical and geographical information. Ephesians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer. Over onethird of the words in colossians are in ephesians. From the time we were born, satan began to inject us with his mind, thoughts, ways, attitudes, and purposes, so by the time that god gets to usbut in gods good time he calls us and begins to convert uswe are in union with satan. Sproul has himself written a very helpful introductory level commentary on it titled the purpose of god.

I recommend this volume to anyone who is not familiar with the basic themes of this epistle. 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. Meyer preface repeated perusal of the books of scripture, and especially of the epistles, will enable the devout student to detect certain words, which keep recurring, like a note or chord struck repeatedly in a musical composition. Verse 3 begins the first major section of pauls letter, extending through verse 14. Some time after pauls departure, apollos visited the city acts 18. Ephesians 4 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. 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. Study revelation 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He says, look, you all used to live out here and this is the way it was with all of these emotions, sins, greed, sexual uncleanness and idolatry. The man, in a transport of joy, proclaimed, all the country over, what great things jesus had done for him, mark 5.