Be not ye therefore partakers with them. (KJV) Therefore because of what has been spoken in the previous sentence - the wrath of God will fall upon the children of disobedience. Because of the coming judgement, says Paul, be not ye partakers with them! Them is speaks back to the children of disbelief, and by partaking,... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 5:6 – Deception’s Afoot
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Having laid out 6 behavioral categories/speech/actions that do not belong in the life of a saint, Paul gives a warning to the reader: deception is afoot. Let's go! Let no man deceive.... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 5:4 – Giving of Thanks
Ephesians 5:4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. On the heels of the dark triad of fornication, uncleanness, and covetousness, Paul now lists three more things that are not fitting to be part of a saint's life. These three are translated in the KJV as... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 5:5 – Inheritance
Ephesians 5:5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. We see here in verse 5 a repetition of what was mentioned in verse 3. The only difference in this verse is that now the... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 5:3 – Dark Triad
Eph 5:3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Now that Paul has given us something to work towards - being imitators of Christ - he now instructs the church on what to avoid. He uses three words which cover a great deal of... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.Ephesians 5:2 In the previous verse, Paul has exhorted the church to be imitators of God. He gives the metaphor of being beloved children as opposed to disobedient children.... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 5:1 – Imitation
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;Ephesians 5:1 "Be", also able to be translated as 'become'. It's the indication of action. A change from one state to another or the continuance of existence in a state. To whom is the command, 'BECOME', addressed? To YOU. To the believers at Ephesus and by... Continue Reading →
As Christ Loved the Church – Eph 5:25
"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;"Ephesians 5:25 It's perhaps one of the most significant verses speaking of the husband's role in marriage. Short, yet profound. It can be summed up in a few words, yet it needs far more to fully understand. What does God... Continue Reading →
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