Those who profess religion ought especially to govern their tongues v. A single word or idea can send his thoughts off at a tangent. James 3 not many of you should become teachers, my. Of the account which paul gives the ephesians concerning himself, as he was appointed by god to be the apostle of the gentiles v. Stop lying on god and telling people that tithing and giving an offering is the same thing. We may observe it to have been very much the practice of this apostle to intermix.
Ephesians 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible. In this comprehensive biblical commentary, joyce meyer offers you practical insights for studying the book of james, with room for personal reflections that will help you grasp the truths in gods word. True wisdom makes men meek, and avoiders of strife and envy. Someone has spoken of pauls habit of going off at a word. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Writing to the church in a city much like modernday new york, paul laid out his mature vision of the christian faiths central elements. He says, you were spiritually dead because of your sins and because you did not obey god. Ephesians chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen to these audio teaching sessions. Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. Learn the importance of living in christ and putting your relationship with him first with this commentary on ephesians from internationally renowned bible teacher joyce meyer. The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio.
The apostle here reproves ambition, and an arrogant magisterial tongue. James also spoke about the great importance of the tongue. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood. Based on roberts ephesians commentary in the story of god bible commentary series, lessons tackle the historical distance between the new testament and contemporary culture. We will have spoken many words without care and thought. James 1 james, a servant of god and of the lord jesus.
It is full of love and a giving heart, consistent with the holiness of god. Instrumental music by mckendree tucker includes bonus instrumental only tracks. Ephesians 320, i believe that knowing that we have the power with in us that when we ask god for something no matter what it is and he do it for us, then as a born again believer with the holy spirit dwelling in us that we should not call it a miracle, it should be expected. Ephesians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. We can use it to speak in a good way or in an evil way james 3. James brooks on ephesians 3 there is nothing in the new testament commanding a follower of christ to tithe. You can find the best commentary on ephesians for you using the tools on the right side. Pauls letter to the ephesians is a wellloved book of the bible that teaches some of the most important lessons of faith. How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery. Audio should start after a short delay, depending on connection speed.
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. The apostle of the gentiles enlarged upon the greatness of his special mission. Youll discover how to identify lifechanging wisdom and get a better understanding of gods plan and purpose for your life. For this cause, i paul, the prisoner of christ jesus in behalf of. James here is defining exactly what he meant by the meekness of wisdom in james 3. Often you fail to be the person that wants you to be. It does not say that he predestined us according to what he foresaw we would become, that he chose us because we were from a particular ethnic group, or that he picked us because of some mark of intelligence, character, looks, ability, or any other quality. Ephesians 2 ephesians 3 ephesians 4 pauls ministry to the gentiles 3 1 for this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles 2 surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as i have already written briefly. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Some have taken the absence of the usual personal greetings and the verbal similarity of many parts to colossians, among other reasons, as grounds for doubting authorship by the apostle paul. Jun 16, 2011 audiobible niv 49 ephesians dramatized new international version high quality duration. The second part of this chapter emphasizes pauls prayer for spiritual strength, and ends the first half of his letter ephesians 3.
Ephesians 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The apostle sets forth his office, and his qualifications for it, and his call to it. Moo, in his commentary on james, writes about the background of the epistle. God says h e loves a cheerful giver,not a cheerful tither. This makes for a readable commentary which will be very helpful for the busy pastor or student preparing to preach the text of ephesians. If you feed people things that the bible does not say. In this more detailed specification of the meant in ephesians 3.
Study guide for james 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. This whole chapter is a prayer, but between the first and second words of it, paul made a characteristic digression in which he gave further teaching on the mystery of redemption ephesians 3. The epistle to the ephesians chapter three objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the mystery so long hidden that is now revealed, and the role of the church 2 to examine pauls prayer for the ephesians enablement, what it means for us today summary in this chapter paul reminds his readers of gods grace that has been shown. Though an apostle and a specially chosen minister of the mysteries of the gospel, paul considered himself the very least of all the saints. Ephesians sets forth what no other book of the new testament describes so completely the nature of the body of christ, which is the true church. According to james montgomery boice, pauls great letter to the ephesians is a minicourse in theology, centered on the church. Then jesus will remind us about the words that we have spoken. These letters were sent out as circular epistles to be passed around and read in several locations. To understand the connection of thought in this passage it has to be noted that ephesians 3. New testament audio commentaries free bible commentary.
Ephesians 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Making known the manifold wisdom of god through prison and prayer. James 3 not many of you should become teachers, my brothers. And then in verse 3, paul uses the word we verse 3. Audiobible niv 49 ephesians dramatized new international version high quality duration.
This letter, in many ways, is the crowning glory of the new testament. To c the twelve tribes in d the dispersion greetings testing of your faith. His word declares that in his love he predestined us according to the good pleasure of his will. Chapter 3 speaks about the mystery of christ revealed ephesians 3. Ephesians 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Ephesians 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. These lessons are from bobs teaching ministry through the years. The unfathomable riches of christ for all peoples, above all powers, through the church. Ephesians 3 new king james version nkjv the mystery revealed.
May 01, 2006 according to james montgomery boice, pauls great letter to the ephesians is a minicourse in theology, centered on the church. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The body of the commentary is based on the english text with greek commentary relegated to the footnotes, as is the style of the pillar series. Along with 1 and 2 peter, 1, 2 and 3 john, and jude, it belongs to that category of new testament epistles called general or catholic in the sense of universal see catholic epistles. Ephesians 3 gods marvelous plan for the gentiles bible. First pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and. The epistle of james has had a controversial history. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new.
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