# 1:4,5 Or sight in love. All lying, and corrupt communications, that stir up evil desires and lusts, grieve the Spirit of God. The truth of Christ appears in its beauty and power, when it appears as in Jesus. 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. Overall, the flow of this sentence is that we have spiritual riches from God the Father (Ephesians 1:4-6), from the Son (Ephesians 1:7-12) and from the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14). Eph 1:4 According as. Cf. Our God-Given Blessings (Ephesians 1:3) Ephesians 1:3. Chosen us in him before the foundation of the world. Be ye kind one to another. God made us for a reason which is to show his love. All is given as seems best to Christ to bestow upon every one. 1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to # Eph. Wherever that blessed Spirit dwells as a Sanctifier, he is the earnest of all the joys and glories of that redemption day; and we should be undone, should God take away his Holy Spirit from us.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. (G)4 There is one body(H)and one Spirit,(I)just as you were called to one hope when you were called(J);5 one Lord,(K)one faith, one baptism;6 one God … «Previous Chapter Next Chapter» Ephesians 4 (King James Version) 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; There is a fulness in Christ, and a measure of that fulness given in the counsel of God to every believer; but we never come to the perfect measure till we come to heaven. We give place to the devil, when the first motions of sin are not grievous to our souls; when we consent to them; and when we repeat an evil deed. Every believer has a responsibility to live as servants of Jesus Christ. No longer flatter or deceive others. ; Ephesians 6:24 Or Grace and immortality to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ. ( J) to be holy and blameless. In all believers God the Father dwells, as in his holy temple, by his Spirit and special grace.7-16 Unto every believer is given some gift of grace, for their mutual help. 6 and one God and Father of all, over all, through all and within all.. 7 On each one of us God's favour has been bestowed in whatever way Christ allotted it.. 8 That is why it says: He went up to the heights, took captives, he gave gifts to humanity. ( H) with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 8:28 He chose us in Him # 1 Pet. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. Christians understand that we can't be a holy people without the indwelling presence of the Holy Ghost nor can we be a loving people without God's Spirit because it's He who sheds His love abroad within our hearts (Romans 5:5). To purity and holiness. Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ. Ephesians 6:3 Deut. By the new man, is meant the new nature, the new creature, directed by a new principle, even regenerating grace, enabling a man to lead a new life of righteousness and holiness. Even the best Christians need to be prayed for: and while we hear of the welfare of … They were void of all saving knowledge; they sat in darkness, and loved it rather than light. The corrupt nature is called a man; like the human body, it is of divers parts, supporting and strengthening one another. God's children are growing, as long as they are in this world; and the Christian's growth tends to the glory of Christ. Do not men, on every side, walk in the vanity of their minds? … Only believers will be partakers of the Son-ship (Philippians 2:15)(Matthew 5:10). Ephesians 1:4 is most effective when we incorporate verses 5-14. -1 Ephesians 4:1-6, although cast in a hortatory form contain the final summary of the great doctrine of the Epistle--the UNITY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH--in words which have all the glowing freedom of spiritual enthusiasm, and all the clear-cut precision of a creed. 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. King James Version (KJV). Chapter 1 includes a brief introduction (Ephesians 1:1–2) followed by two key sections. Sinful desires are deceitful lusts; they promise men happiness, but render them more miserable; and bring them to destruction, if not subdued and mortified. This includes humility, gentleness, patience, and love (Ephesians 4:2). In love- New American Standard Version (1995)even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love:- American Standard Version (1901)Even as he made selection of us in him from the first, so that we might be holy and free from all evil before him in love:- Basic English Bibleaccording as he has chosen us in him before [the] world's foundation, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love;- Darby BibleAccording as he hath chosen us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: - Webster's Bibleeven as, in His love, He chose us as His own in Christ before the creation of the world, that we might be holy and without blemish in His presence.- Weymouth Bibleeven as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love;- World English Bibleas he hath chosun vs in hym silf bifor the makyng of the world, that we weren hooli, and with out wem in his siyt, in charite.- Wycliffe Bibleaccording as He did choose us in him before the foundation of the world, for our being holy and unblemished before Him, in love,- Youngs Literal Bible. 5:16; Ephesians 6:4 Or Parents; Ephesians 6:23 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. In Ephesians 1:1-23; Ephesians 2:1-22; Ephesians 3:1-21 Paul has dealt with the great and eternal truths of the Christian faith, and with the function of the Church in the plan of God. As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. This sets forth the principle of love in the heart, and the outward expression of it, in a humble, courteous behaviour. (7-16) To purity and holiness. This does not affirm that God chose some individuals and rejected others, but that before the world was, before there was Jew or Gentile, God chose to have a people for himself, the whole church of Christ, a covenant people confined to no one earthly race. 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.). καθότι, which is used in the NT only by Luke and means both “according as” and “because”; and the Attic καθά, καθό, for which, indeed, καθώς is occasionally used in classical Greek, at least from Aristotle’s time. In these chapters, Paul teaches that it takes hard work to be in unity with others, and that we are to be “imitators of God” (5:1). This is what our fathers termed effectual calling, and it occupies a prominent place in all our systems of theology. Verses 1-6 Nothing is pressed more earnestly in the Scriptures, than to walk as becomes those called to Christ's kingdom and glory. God forgives us, though we had no cause to sin against him. To a due use of spiritual gifts and graces. 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. • In chapters 4-5, Paul encourages the believer to “walk in a manner worthy of the calling”. And to take heed of the sins practised among the heathen. God chose them that they might be holy. The more a man finds himself drawn out to improve in his station, and according to his measure, all that he has received, to the spiritual good of others, he may the more certainly believe that he has the grace of sincere love and charity rooted in his heart.17-24 The apostle charged the Ephesians in the name and by the authority of the Lord Jesus, that having professed the gospel, they should not be as the unconverted Gentiles, who walked in vain fancies and carnal affections. In the beginning God wanted to have MAN to himself but sin brought separation that is why HE send his son( predestination) both Jews and gentiles GOD loves every body and wants all to know but it has to be his own way and not the way man thinks (There is a way that seem right unto man but the end is death)JESUS CHRIST is the way. Ephesians 1:4 "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:" Verses (4 to 6b), reveals the past part of God’s eternal plan in forming the church, the body of Jesus Christ. 4 There is one Body, one Spirit, just as one hope is the goal of your calling by God.. 5 There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism,. 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ( I) in him before the creation of the world. These therefore must be put off, as an old garment, a filthy garment; they must be subdued and mortified. (25-32)1-6 Nothing is pressed more earnestly in the Scriptures, than to walk as becomes those called to Christ's kingdom and glory. 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in … Ephesians 1:4 "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love." First, Paul describes the spiritual blessings which believers have in Christ (Ephesians 1:3–14). God's people are children who will not lie, who dare not lie, who hate and abhor lying. Unity in the Body of Christ - I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. "Even as", in the Revised Version. 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Alms, to be accepted of God, must not be gained by unrighteousness and robbery, but by honesty and industry. 4 # Rom. 1:4 As he hath chosen us - Both Jews and gentiles, whom he foreknew as believing in Christ, #1Pet 1:2|. Men ought to be industrious, that they may do some good, and that they may be kept from temptation. Footnotes. By meekness, that excellent disposition of soul, which makes men unwilling to provoke, and not easily to be provoked or offended. Holiness is the proof that a church is a chosen church. The criteria for being His chosen is "To Have Faith In His word" according to John 1:14. Not “because,” but “according as,” “in conformity with the fact that”. Commentary on Ephesians 1:15-23 (Read Ephesians 1:15-23) God has laid up spiritual blessings for us in his Son the Lord Jesus; but requires us to draw them out and fetch them in by prayer. God chose to have a holy people for the good pleaure of His will. 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. On Ephesians 4:14 The Word of God is God and not for any private interpretation (2 Peter 1:20).If it records in Revelation 12:9 that this whole world has been deceived, it did not speak of a particular country, group of people, person or religion, it meant the whole world. 2:12 walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit # Col. 3:14 in the bond of peace. 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? Christians understand that we can't be a holy people without the indwelling presence of the Holy Ghost nor can we be a loving people without God's Spirit because it's He who sheds His love abroad within our hearts (Romans 5:5). The Godhead determined before the foundation of the world that the people of God would be holy and without blame before Him in love to show forth His grace to the world. who has blessed us in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 4:1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. Which best represents the problem with the comment? 4 For he chose us. In love 5 he. Verses 1-32. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Those who will not work, expose themselves to temptations to steal. Chapter. Ephesians 1:4 "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love." “[There is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;” “One body”: … (1-6) To a due use of spiritual gifts and graces. It belongs to the brethren alone, and proceeds entirely from God ( 1 Corinthians 1:26 ). See the contents. Chapter 4.Ephesians 4:1-32 INTRODUCTION (Ephesians 4:1-10).With this chapter the second part of the letter begins. 1:2 before the foundation of the world, that we should # Luke 1:75 be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 # Acts 13:48; (Rom. 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as # Rom. Not a mere head knowledge, or bare acknowledging Christ to be the Son of God, but such as brings trust and obedience. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, … Exhortations to mutual forbearance and union. By lowliness, understand humility, which is opposed to pride. Provoke not the holy, blessed Spirit of God to withdraw his presence and his gracious influences. There is one Christ in whom all believers hope, and one heaven they are all hoping for; therefore they should be of one heart. We find much in ourselves for which we can hardly forgive ourselves; therefore we must not be surprised if we find in others that which we think it hard to forgive. 4 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. They had all one faith, as to its object, Author, nature, and power. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. The first part of the chapter (Ephesians 4:1–6) begins a new section in which Paul urges his readers to live according to the calling they have received as believers (Ephesians 4:1). We must forgive, as he has forgiven us. This teaches that as sin, if yielded unto, lets in the devil upon us, we are to resist it, keeping from all appearance of evil. Take heed of anger and ungoverned passions. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Ephesians 4. It is the duty of Christians to seek, by the blessing of God, to bring persons to think seriously, and to encourage and warn believers by their conversation. The plan for salvation was also established before the foundation of the world that whosoever repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus and allow the Holy Spirit to make them into the image and likeness of Christ and endure unto death in His truth and righteousness, shall be partakers of the heavenly calling and receive adoption as the Sons of God. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one … 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. They all believed the same as to the great truths of religion; they had all been admitted into the church by one baptism, with water, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, as the sign of regeneration. Which statement is NOT part of Paul's teaching about unity. Second, he focuses on thanksgiving and prayer for his readers (Ephesians 1:15–23). As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. (E)3 Make every effort to keep the unity(F)of the Spirit through the bond of peace. What then must we think of those called Christians, who grow rich by fraud, oppression, and deceitful practices! Further amplification of ὁ εὐλογήσας κ. τ. λ. on to Ephesians 1:14. Ephesians 1:4. His plan is shown is seven elements: 1… Exhortations to mutual forbearance and union. 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the … They must labour, not only that they may live honestly, but that they may have to give to the wants of others. 7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; According as he hath chosen vs in him, before the foundation of the world, that wee should bee holy, and without blame before him in loue:- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scanjust as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. Chapter 4. “According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:” 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; Mark how God's forgiveness causes us to forgive. Corrupt passions of bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, evil-speaking, and malice, grieve the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:4. καθώς: even as. If there is just occasion to express displeasure at what is wrong, and to reprove, see that it be without sin. 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Take heed of every thing contrary to truth. They had a dislike and hatred to a life of holiness, which is not only the way of life God requires and approves, and by which we live to him, but which has some likeness to God himself in his purity, righteousness, truth, and goodness. He received for them, that he might give to them, a large measure of gifts and graces; particularly the gift of the Holy Ghost. 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