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). 3 # 2 Cor. Ephesians 4:1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. Ephesians 1:4 is most effective when we incorporate verses 5-14. καθώς] even as, denotes that that εὐλογεῖν has taken place in conformity with the fact that, etc., and is consequently argumentative; see on 1 Corinthians 1:6; John 13:34. Provoke not the holy, blessed Spirit of God to withdraw his presence and his gracious influences. God forgives us, though we had no cause to sin against him. This sets forth the principle of love in the heart, and the outward expression of it, in a humble, courteous behaviour. 17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind. 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. 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 one Christ in whom all believers hope, and one heaven they are all hoping for; therefore they should be of one heart. Ephesians 6:3 Deut. He received for them, that he might give to them, a large measure of gifts and graces; particularly the gift of the Holy Ghost. As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Which statement is NOT part of Paul's teaching about unity. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (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. His plan is shown is seven elements: 1… Footnotes. What then must we think of those called Christians, who grow rich by fraud, oppression, and deceitful practices! Sinful desires are deceitful lusts; they promise men happiness, but render them more miserable; and bring them to destruction, if not subdued and mortified. Cf. God chose them that they might be holy. King James Version (KJV). The criteria for being His chosen is "To Have Faith In His word" according to John 1:14. 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. 4 For he chose us. 4 As a prisoner(A)for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy(B)of the calling(C)you have received.2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another(D)in love. # 1:4,5 Or sight in love. The hope of our calling (Ephesians 4:4) is the hope which those called by God to serve Him may cherish. Every believer has a responsibility to live as servants of Jesus Christ. 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. … 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. Be ye kind one to another. who has blessed us in the heavenly realms. 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, … By meekness, that excellent disposition of soul, which makes men unwilling to provoke, and not easily to be provoked or offended. Exhortations to mutual forbearance and union. 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 … (17-24) And to take heed of the sins practised among the heathen. Idleness makes thieves. 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. ( I) in him before the creation of the world. Further amplification of ὁ εὐλογήσας κ. τ. λ. on to Ephesians 1:14. 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. 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. «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; 5 … 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 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. In Ephesians Chapter 1, Paul told the people that they should all be holy and free from blame as they were in Jesus’ mercy and had His love. Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ. ; Ephesians 6:24 Or Grace and immortality to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ. Take heed of anger and ungoverned passions. 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. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; (E)3 Make every effort to keep the unity(F)of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. And to take heed of the sins practised among the heathen. 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." But it is not enough to shake off corrupt principles; we must have gracious ones. 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. 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. Holiness is the proof that a church is a chosen church. Do not men, on every side, walk in the vanity of their minds? (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 … Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Ephesians 4. 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. The body will be redeemed from the power of the grave at the resurrection day. 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). As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. God's children are growing, as long as they are in this world; and the Christian's growth tends to the glory of Christ. To a due use of spiritual gifts and graces. 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. Chapter. 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. 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. 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. "Even as", in the Revised Version. 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. To purity and holiness. Verses 1-32. Mark how God's forgiveness causes us to forgive. By lowliness, understand humility, which is opposed to pride. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Exhortations to mutual forbearance and union. “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:” 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 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. Eph 1:4 According as. I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye … 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? Alms, to be accepted of God, must not be gained by unrighteousness and robbery, but by honesty and industry. If there is just occasion to express displeasure at what is wrong, and to reprove, see that it be without sin. The corrupt nature is called a man; like the human body, it is of divers parts, supporting and strengthening one another. 8:28 He chose us in Him # 1 Pet. 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,. Second, he focuses on thanksgiving and prayer for his readers (Ephesians 1:15–23). 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). The truth of Christ appears in its beauty and power, when it appears as in Jesus. 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. 1:4 As he hath chosen us - Both Jews and gentiles, whom he foreknew as believing in Christ, #1Pet 1:2|. 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. 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 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. God's people are children who will not lie, who dare not lie, who hate and abhor lying. -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. See the contents. 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). Not “because,” but “according as,” “in conformity with the fact that”. God hates robbery for burnt-offerings.29-32 Filthy words proceed from corruption in the speaker, and they corrupt the minds and manners of those who hear them: Christians should beware of all such discourse. These therefore must be put off, as an old garment, a filthy garment; they must be subdued and mortified. Chapter 4.Ephesians 4:1-32 INTRODUCTION (Ephesians 4:1-10).With this chapter the second part of the letter begins. 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." 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. Take heed of every thing contrary to truth. 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. Men ought to be industrious, that they may do some good, and that they may be kept from temptation. 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. 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. 1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to # Eph. 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. ( J) to be holy and blameless. 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. 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. Chapter 1 includes a brief introduction (Ephesians 1:1–2) followed by two key sections. No longer flatter or deceive others. As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 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. Only believers will be partakers of the Son-ship (Philippians 2:15)(Matthew 5:10). (I have a book coming soon please subscribe). 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. • In chapters 4-5, Paul encourages the believer to “walk in a manner worthy of the calling”. That we should be holy. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. In love 5 he. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. 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. 4 # Rom. ( K) in his sight. ( H) with every spiritual blessing in Christ. First, Paul describes the spiritual blessings which believers have in Christ (Ephesians 1:3–14). This is what our fathers termed effectual calling, and it occupies a prominent place in all our systems of theology. (1-6) To a due use of spiritual gifts and graces. Ephesians 1:4. καθώς: even as. 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). Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the … 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. Even the best Christians need to be prayed for: and while we hear of the welfare of … Our God-Given Blessings (Ephesians 1:3) Ephesians 1:3. Not a mere head knowledge, or bare acknowledging Christ to be the Son of God, but such as brings trust and obedience. (7-16) To purity and holiness. All is given as seems best to Christ to bestow upon every one. 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. Must not we then urge the distinction between real and nominal Christians? 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. They had all one faith, as to its object, Author, nature, and power. This includes humility, gentleness, patience, and love (Ephesians 4:2). God made us for a reason which is to show his love. 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. 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. 4. Paul said they were chosen by God to be adopted by Jesus as He redeemed them from their sins with His sacrifice on the cross. Chosen us in him before the foundation of the world. 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. It belongs to the brethren alone, and proceeds entirely from God ( 1 Corinthians 1:26 ). They were void of all saving knowledge; they sat in darkness, and loved it rather than light. Chapter 4. 2:10; (Col. 1:10; 2:6); 1 Thess. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. This is created, or brought forth by God's almighty power.25-28 Notice the particulars wherewith we should adorn our Christian profession. 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.). 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. Those who will not work, expose themselves to temptations to steal. They must labour, not only that they may live honestly, but that they may have to give to the wants of others. 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. All lying, and corrupt communications, that stir up evil desires and lusts, grieve the Spirit of God. 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. Which best represents the problem with the comment? 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. Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in … Verses 1-6 Nothing is pressed more earnestly in the Scriptures, than to walk as becomes those called to Christ's kingdom and glory. Corrupt passions of bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, evil-speaking, and malice, grieve the Holy Spirit. God chose to have a holy people for the good pleaure of His will. Ephesians 1:4. “[There is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;” “One body”: … We must forgive, as he has forgiven us. 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