Its not bad grammar, its intentionally constructed because everything in these verses are connected to. It is so great that multitudes have literally given their lives for it throughout the ages. That is the section of ephesians we are coming to now. One image piles upon another, just as we saw in ephesians 1. If you have your bibles, id invite you to turn with me to ephesians, chapter one, as we continue making our way through this great letter of the apostle paul to the church at ephesus and to you and me, because we know that every word. Ephesians 3 commentary new testament matthew henry st. Its a long runon sentence, but theres a reason for it.
Egyptian colonists and traders introduced the worship of sarapis and isis to. Commentary on the book of ephesians by matthew henry new. We have been going through this letter of paul the apostle, written to christians in the town of ephesus, the capital city of turkey or asia minor as it was known back them. None of us are worthy to be gods servants, but god has not only saved us by grace, but he has chosen to use us by grace. When we are strengthened inwardly by the spirit, christ is dwelling in us, and when we are filled with the spirit, the word of christ is dwelling in us. For this reason i, paul, a prisoner for christ jesus on behalf of you gentiles 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of gods grace that was given to me for you, 3 how the mystery was made known to.
See my blog series on theology for more about these changes. Basiliosgregorios orthodox church in north plainfield, nj. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. John piper has preached fiftythree sermons from ephesians,8 but he has not yet. Join me in turning to the book of ephesians, chapter 3. The secret of popularity and success are found in a. The first three chapters are about who we are in christ. This wisdom of god is being made known to principalities and powers in the heavenly places 1 not just to the gentiles ep 3. Sermons on ephesians first presbyterian church, jackson. If you have your bibles, id invite you to turn with me to ephesians, chapter one. Receiving and revealing the gospel dallas northway. If you have your bibles, id invite you to turn with me to.
The word able refers to the power one has by virtue of inherent ability and resources. In eph 3 paul triumphantly reveals a long hidden mystery. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his spirit. Im always harping on you to read and study the scriptures in their context. Sermons from ephesians table of contents introduction to ephesians 1. Having studied the passage, we are ready to begin preparing the sermon. In christ only is our conscience able to plead its righteousness before god. Open your bible, if you will, to ephesians chapter 3 because this morning were going to look at the second great prayer that i direct your attention to in this epistle. This section is a transitional section of the book. Free sermon book of ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. Making known the manifold wisdom of god through prison and prayer. Sermons from ephesians the revelation of the mystery 3.
Mar 19, 2017 that is the section of ephesians we are coming to now. Yet, as in the opening cadences of this letter, we find themes made powerful by the repetition of certain words and by the very grammar of the passage. In verse 1, paul tells us that he is the prisoner of jesus christ. Karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for pentecost 7. 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. Last week we began our study of this glorious prayer in ephesians 1, beginning in verse 3 and running all the way to verse 14. Today we turn to the opening verses of chapter six to find gods instructions for the children in the home. The coptic orthodox diocese of the southern united states, under the auspices of his grace bishop youssef, felt the pressing need for a modified sunday school curriculum which would be better suited to address the problems and issues facing children both in america and the lands of immigration.
Paul was imprisoned by the roman beaded on charges made by the jews. Feb 22, 2010 another sermon in the ephesians series. Entire ephesians study in a single 310 page pdf ephesians 3. Its not bad grammar, its intentionally constructed because everything in these verses are connected to each other. And when you properly understand ephesians 3, its no mystery why this is so. Some of the sermons on ephes ians also contain mp3 audio files. Paul has emptied the contents of his soul as he has revealed mysteries that were hidden from the foundation of the world. Ephesians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this 12 volume, chapter by chapter commentary of 4,800 sermon outlines and 24,000 homiletic references. The preacher who plans to preach on this text could do well to speak of christ as revealer and redeemer, both in the new testament and in. Now set your mind and heart to seek the lord your god. Ephesians 3 ephesians 3 august 6, 2006 good morning. It is so great that, to this day, sacrifices are made worldwide for its benefit.
Click here for sermons on other books of the bible. Sermons from ephesians 3 praying for your prodigal ephesians 1. This page contains sermons on ephes ians i taught while i was a pastor from 20002005. Yet, as in the opening cadences of this letter, we find themes made powerful by the repetition of. Note that some aspects of my theology have changed since i taught these studies. Sermons from ephesians 3 and others keep believing ministries. The unfathomable riches of christ for all peoples, above all powers, through the church. Ephesians 3 commentary the sermon bible commentary.
Able describes that which has sufficient or necessary power, means, skill, or resources to accomplish an objective. The secret of popularity and success are found in a servant leader. He unleashed the ten plagues on egypt and then destroyed the egyptian army in the sea. That is a statement or a phrase that combines seemingly absurd opposites. Up to this point, the book of ephesians has been one long theological exhalation. Sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 243 lectionary texts for july 15, 2012. Annual sundays 3 holy 50 days 3 high school talks 2 misc lent sermons 2 christian living spiritual growth 1 church feasts 1 general 1 high school series 1 new testament 1 other 1 preaching giving lessons 1 the church 1.
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