Ephesians Bible Study

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Ephesians Chapter 1

Author: Ephesians 1:1 identifies the author of the Book of Ephesians as the apostle Paul.

Date of Writing: The Book of Ephesians was very likely written between A.D. 60-63.

Purpose of Writing: Paul intended that all who long for Christ-like maturity would receive this writing. Enclosed within the Book of Ephesians is the discipline needed to be a true child of God. Furthermore, a study in Ephesians will help to fortify and to establish the believer so he can fulfill the purpose and calling God has given. The aim of this epistle is to confirm and to equip a maturing church.

Greeting

Eph 1:1 “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the SAINTS (BELIEVERS THAT ARE LIVING BIBLICALLY PERFECT) which are at Ephesus, and to the FAITHFUL in Christ Jesus:

Eph 1:2  Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Spiritual Blessings in Christ

Eph 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath BLESSES US (THE OBEDIENT CHRISTIANS) with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Eph 1:4  According as he HATH CHOSEN US in him before the foundation of the world, that WE SHALL BE HOLY and WITHOUT BLAME before him in love: (THE INDIVIDUAL’S FREE WILL)

(“HATH CHOSEN US”: BOTH JEWS AND GENTILES, WHOM HE FOREKNEW AS BELIEVING IN CHRIST ON THEIR OWN CONSCIENCE AND FREE WILL. NOT PICKING INDIVIDUALS TO HEAVEN OR HELL. THAT IS UTTERLY WICKED AND OF THE DEVIL. CALVINISTS, REFORMED BAPTISTS, ETC BURN FOREVER IN THE LAKE OF FIRE. CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE REBUKE TO THE ABOMINATION OF CALVINISM AND ANOTHER HERE AND HERE)
Justification by Faith – Works – Election? Romans 3:19-31 Explained Refuting Wicked Calvinism / Reformed Theology THE 5 SOLA DECEPTION – REBUKING THE GREAT HERESY OF CALVINISM / RE(DE)FORMED THEOLOGY Both Jews and gentiles, whom he foreknew as believing in Christ, 1Pe 1:2 (1Pe 1:2  Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.”

HOW DOES ONE KNOW THEY ARE ABIDING IN CHRIST?

John 15:6-7 “IF a man abide NOT in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them INTO THE FIRE, and they are BURNED. 7 IF ye abide in me, and MY WORDS ABIDE IN YOU (TOTAL OBEDIENCE), ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”

YOU MUST OBEY AND WALK LIKE JESUS WALKED

1st John 2:3-6 “And every man that hath this hope in him PURIFIETH HIMSELF, even as HE (JESUS) is pure. 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the l1st John 2:6 “He that saith he abideth in HIM (JESUS) ought HIMSELF also so to walk, even as he (JESUS) walked.”

1st John 3:3-10 “And every man that hath this hope in him PURIFIETH HIMSELF, even as HE (JESUS) is pure.4 WHOSOEVER COMMITTETH SIN TRANSGRESSED THE (MORAL) LAW: for sin is the transgression of the law. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 6 Whosoever abideth in him SINNETH NOT: WHOSOEVER SINNETH hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 HE THAT COMMITTETH SIN IS OF THE DEVIL; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.9 WHOSOEVER IS BORN OF GOD DOTH NOT COMMIT SIN; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: WHOSOEVER DOETH NOT RIGHTEOUSNESS IS NOT OF GOD, neither he that loveth not his brother.”

Eph 1:5  Having predestinated US (THOSE ABIDING IN CHRIST – FREE WILL) unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

Eph 1:6  To the praise of the glory of HIS GRACE, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

Titus 2:11-15 “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying UNGODLINESS and WORLDLY LUSTS, we should live SOBERLY, RIGHTEOUSLY, and GODLY, IN THIS PRESENT WORLD; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14  Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. 15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.”1st Peter 1:14-16 “As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16  Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.”

THEN BELOW:

Eph 1:7  In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Eph 1:8  Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

Eph 1:9  Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

Eph 1:10  That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

Eph 1:11  In whom (CHRIST) also we (BELIEVING JEWS) have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated (MEANING GIVEN A WAY – THE CROSS) according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Eph 1:12  That we (BELIEVING JEWS) should be to the praise of his glory (BY PREACHING CHRIST TO THE GENTILES), who first TRUSTED IN CHRIST.

Eph 1:13  In whom ye (GENTILES) also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were SEALED with that holy Spirit of promise,

HOW DO WE KNOW JESUS? HOW IS ONE SEALED?
1Jn 3:22-24 “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, BECAUSE WE KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS, and DO THOSE THINGS THAT ARE PLEASING IN HIS SIGHT. 23 And this is his commandment, That we should BELIEVE on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 24 And HE THAT KEEPETH HIS COMMANDMENTS DWELLETH IN HIM, AND HE IN HIM. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.”

GOD DOES NOT HEAR SINNERS – THEY ARE NOT “SEALED”:

John 9:31 “Now we know that GOD HEARETH NOT SINNERS: but IF any man be a worshipper of God, and DOETH HIS WILL, HIM HE HEARETH.”

Isaiah 59:1-2 “Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: 2 But your iniquities (SIN) have SEPARATED between you and your GOD, AND YOUR SINS HAVE HID HIS FACE FROM YOU, THAT HE WILL NOT HEAR, that he will not hear.”

Isaiah 1:15-17 “And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I WILL NOT HEAR: your hands are full of blood (SIN). 16 Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil (SIN) of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; 17 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.”

Proverbs 28:9 “He that TURNETH AWAY (SINS) his ear from hearing the law, EVEN HIS PRAYER SHALL BE ABOMINATION.”

Pro 15:8 “The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the PRAYER OF THE UPRIGHT IS HIS DELIGHT. 9 The way of the wicked (SINNER) is an ABOMINATION unto the LORD: but HE LOVETH HIM THAT FOLLOWS AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS.”

Eph 1:14  Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
Once Saved Always Saved (OSAS)? Eternal Security? Perseverance of the Saints?

Thanksgiving and Prayer

Eph 1:15  Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

Eph 1:16  Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

Eph 1:17  That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

Eph 1:18  The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the SAINTS,

Eph 1:19  And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

Eph 1:20  Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

Eph 1:21  Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

Eph 1:22  And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

Eph 1:23  Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.”

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Ephesians Chapter 2

By Grace Through Faith

Eph 2:1 “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; (WHOM DOES THIS APPLY? THE TRULY REPENTANT WHO ARE LIVING HOLY IN CHRIST:2nd Corinthians 7:10-11 “For GODLY SORROW worketh REPENTANCE to SALVATION not to be repented of: but THE SORROW OF THE WORLD WORKETH DEATH. 11 For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, WHAT CAREFULNESS it wrought in you, yea, what CLEARING OF YOURSELVES, yea, WHAT INDIGNATION, yea, WHAT FEAR, yea, WHAT VEHEMENT DESIRE, yea, WHAT ZEAL, yea, WHAT REVENGE! In all things ye have APPROVED YOURSELVES to be clear in this matter.”

WATCH THE CONDITIONS TO BE THE “ELECT” TO BE “PREDISTINATED” TO BE “CALLED” TO RECEIVE HIS GRACE:

James 4:6-10 “But he giveth more GRACE. Wherefore he saith, God RESISTETH THE PROUD (SINNER), but giveth grace unto the humble. SUBMIT YOURSELVES therefore to God. RESIST THE DEVIL, and he will flee from you. 8 DRAW NIGH (CLOSE) TO GOD, and (THEN) he will DRAW NIGHT TO YOU. CLEANSE YOUR HANDS (STOP SINNING), YE SINNERS; and PURIFY YOUR HEARTS (STOP SINNING), ye double minded. 9 Be AFFLICTED, and MOURN, and WEEP(ALL CONDITIONS): let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 HUMBLE YOURSELVES in the sight of the Lord, and (THEN) HE shall lift you up.”

Eph 2:2  Wherein IN TIMES PAST YE WALKED ACCORDING TO THE COURSE OF THE WORLD (YOU WERE (IN TIMES PAST BEFORE YOU REPENTED WERE A WILLFUL SINNER), according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the CHILDREN OF DISOBEDIENCE:

Eph 2:3  Among whom also we all had our conversation IN TIMES PAST THE LUSTS OF THE FLESH, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature THE CHILDREN OF WRATH, even as others.

WATCH ALL THE CONDITIONS TO RECEIVE HIS GRACE – TO BE ELECTColossians 3:1-17 “IF ye then be risen with Christ, SEEK THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ABOVE, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 SET YOUR AFFECTION ON THINGS ABOVE, not on things on the earth. 3 For YE ARE DEAD (TO ALL THE ENTERTAINMENT AND THINGS OF THE WORLD), and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 5 MORTIFY THEREFORE YOUR MEMBERS WHICH ARE UPON THE EARTH; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things’ sake THE WRATH OF GOD COMETH ON THE CHILDREN OF DISOBEDIENCE (WILLFUL SINNERS – JOHN 3:36): 7 In the which ye also walked SOME TIME (PAST), WHEN ye lived in them. 8 BUT NOW YOU ALSO PUT OFF (STOPPED ALL WILLFUL SIN); anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that YE HAVE PUT OFF THE OLD MAN WITH HIS (SINFUL) DEEDS; 10 And have PUT ON THE NEW MAN, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. 12 PUT ON THEREFORE 9CONDITION), as the ELECT OF GOD, HOLY and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of PERFECTNESS. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also YE ARE CALLED in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 AND WHATSOEVER YE DO IN WORD OR DEED, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”

Eph 2:4  But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

Eph 2:5  Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

2Co 6:1-10 “We then, as WORKERS TOGETHER WITH HIM, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, NOW IS THE ACCEPTED TIME; behold, NOW IS THE DAY OF SALVATION.) 3 GIVING NO OFFENSE IN ANYTHING, that the ministry be not blamed: 4 But in all things APPROVING OURSELVES as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; 6 By PURENESS, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, 7 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of RIGHTEOUSNESS  on the right hand and on the left, 8 By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; 9 As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; 10 As SORROWFUL, yet ALWAY REJOICING; as POOR, YET MAKING MANY RICH; as HAVING NOTHING, and YET POSSESSING ALL THINGS.”

ARE YOU SAVED BY GRACE BY LIVING HOLY AND BIBLICALLY PERFECT OR HAVE YOU FAILED GOD?

Hebrews 12:14-17 “Follow peace with all men, AND HOLINESS, WITHOUT which NO MAN SHALL SEE THE LORD: 15 LOOKING DILIGENTLY LEST ANY MAN FAIL THE GRACE OF GOD (YES, ONE CAN LOSE THE GRACE OF GOD ONCE THEY HAD IT AND END UP IN HELLFIRE FOREVER); lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby MANY BE DEFILED; 16 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. 17 For ye know how that afterward, when HE WOULD HAVE INHERITED THE BLESSING, he was rejected: for HE FOUND NO PLACE OF REPENTANCE, THOUGH HE SOUGHT IT CAREFULLY WITH TEARS.”

Eph 2:6  And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

Eph 2:7  That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

Eph 2:8  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Eph 2:9  Not of works, lest any man should boast. (NOW THIS MAKES SENSE. GOD’S GRACE IS GIVEN TO THE OBEDIENT)

Romans 3:20,27 “Therefore by the deeds of the (MOSAIC/CEREMONIAL OT) law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. 27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of (MOSAIC OT) works? Nay: but BY THE LAW OF FAITH.”

John 14:15 “IF ye love me, KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS.”

John 15:10 “IF YE KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS, ye shall (THEN) abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.”

John 15:14 “Ye are my friends, IF YE DO WHATSOEVER I COMMAND YOU”

Hebrews 5:9 “And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation UNTO ALL THEM THAT OBEY HIM.”

Eph 2:10  For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
One in Christ

Eph 2:11  Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;

Eph 2:12  That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

Eph 2:13  But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

Eph 2:14  For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

Eph 2:15  Having abolished in his flesh (THE SACRIFICIAL PERFECT SIN-OFFERING ON THE CROSS) the enmity (BETWEEN JEW AND GENTILE), even the law of commandments contained in ordinances (THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE MORAL LAW WHICH WAS NOT ABOLISHED BY THE DEATH OF CHRIST. IT’S SPEAKING ABOUT THE CEREMONIAL OT LAW); for to make in himself of twain one new man (JEWS & GENTILES, ONE NEW SPIRITUAL PERSON) , so making peace;

Eph 2:16  And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

Eph 2:17  And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.

Eph 2:18  For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

Eph 2:19  Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

Eph 2:20  And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

Eph 2:21  In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:

Eph 2:22  In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.”

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Ephesians Chapter 3

The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed

Eph 3:1 “For this cause I Paul, the prisoner (AS A SERVANT) of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

Eph 3:2  If ye have heard of the dispensation of the GRACE OF GOD which is given me to you-ward:

Eph 3:3  How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,

Eph 3:4  Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

Eph 3:5  Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets BY THE SPIRIT;

Eph 3:6  That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: (JEWS & GENTILES)

Eph 3:7  Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.

Eph 3:8  Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

1st Corinthians 15:9-10 “For I AM THE LEAST OF THE APOSTLES, that am not meet to be called an apostle, BECAUSE I PERSECUTED THE CHURCH OF GOD. 10 But by the GRACE OF GOD I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”

Paul in the verse below is NOT Condoning sin, neither is he the ‘Chief of sinners’ in the way so many wrest to their destruction not dividing the word of truth correctly.1st Timothy 1:15 “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am CHIEF(G4413).”

CHIEF in the Greek = G4413 πρῶτος prōtos pro’-tos [PROTOTYPE] Contracted superlative of G4253; FOREMOST(in time, place, order or importance): – BEFORE, beginning, best, chief (-est), first (of all), FORMER. [Total KJV occurrences: 100]

He is speaking here also of ‘FORMER’ times. Better stated: “Who was in former times, the Chief among sinners!’ Examine the Greek Tense for yourself. The English has it reversed. Sin was NEVER the foregone conclusion in Paul’s life!

This same passage in the very next verse, states that his LIFE and Steadfastness were a PATTERN to all believers! HOW could he hold himself up as an Example to the Church if he was daily violating his conscience in thought, word and deed? (as all the preachers claim)Paul NEVER preached “saved in sin” nor did anyone else in the bible! Paul….Chief of Sinners? Are you kidding?? He preached and lived holiness and biblical perfectness. Some love to take this statement totally out of context to justify their desire to sin!

Sold Under Sin? (“Romans 7” & “Chief of Sinners” Lies)

Eph 3:9  And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

Eph 3:10  To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Eph 3:11  According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

Eph 3:12  In whom WE HAVE BOLDNESS and access with confidence by the faith of him.

Eph 3:13  Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you (YOU DON’T FALL FROM GRACE), which is your glory.

Prayer for Spiritual Strength

Eph 3:14  For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Eph 3:15  Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

Eph 3:16  That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

Eph 3:17  That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, BEING ROOTED AND GROUNDED IN LOVE,

Eph 3:18  MAY BE ABLE to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

Eph 3:19  And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that YE MIGHT BE filled with all the fulness of God.

Eph 3:20  Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Eph 3:21  Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”

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Ephesians Chapter 4

Unity in the Body of Christ

Eph 4:1 “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that YE WALK WORTHY of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

Eph 4:2  With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

Eph 4:3  ENDEAVORING TO KEEP THE UNITY of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Eph 4:4  There is ONE BODY (OF CHRIST), and ONE SPIRIT, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; (TO LIVE HOLY)

Eph 4:5  ONE LORD, ONE FAITH, ONE BAPTISM, (NO DENOMINATIONS!)

Denominations are of the Devil

Eph 4:6  One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. (THE PERFECT TRIUNE GODHEAD)

THE GODHEAD – 3 PERSONS/ONE GOD


Eph 4:7  But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Eph 4:8  Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

Eph 4:9  (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

Eph 4:10  He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) (JESUS PERFECT SACRIFICE)

Eph 4:11  And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

Eph 4:12  FOR THE PERFECTING OF THE SAINTS, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

Eph 4:13  Till we all come IN UNITY OF T HE FAITH (NOT JUST “ESSENTIALS”), and of the knowledge of the Son of God, UNTO A PERFECT MAN, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
What is Biblical Perfection? Eph 4:14  That we henceforth BE NO MORE CHILDREN, tossed to and fro, and CARRIED ABOUT WITH EVERY WIND OF DOCTRINE, BY THE SLIGHT OF MEN (ALL TELEVANGELISTS ARE ACCURSED AND “99%” OF THE PULPIT PREACHES ARE NO BETTER), and CUNNING CRAFTINESS, whereby THEY LIE IN WAIT TO DECEIVE;

Jude 1:3-8 “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. 4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, TURNING THE GRACE OF OUR GOD INTO LASCIVIOUSNESS, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. 5 I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not. 6 AND THE ANGELS WHICH KEPT NOT THEIR FIRST ESTATE (HEAVEN), BUT LEFT their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. 7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. 8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.”

Eph 4:15  But speaking the truth in love, may GROW UP IN HIM IN ALL THINGS, which is the head, even Christ:

Eph 4:16  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.

The New Life a True Christian MUST Live

Eph 4:17  This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk (WILLFULLY SINFUL), in the vanity of their mind,

1st John 2:3-6 “And every man that hath this hope in him PURIFIETH HIMSELF, even as HE (JESUS) is pure. 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the l1st John 2:6 “He that saith he abideth in HIM (JESUS) ought HIMSELF also so to walk, even as he (JESUS) walked.”

Eph 4:18  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:

Acts 17:30-31 “And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but NOW commandeth all men every where to REPENT: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will JUDGE THE WORLD in RIGHTEOUSNESS  by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.”

Eph 4:19  Who being past feeling (WALLOWED IN WILLFUL SIN – A SINNER NOT A SAINT) have given themselves over (FREE WILL) unto lasciviousness, TO WORK ALL UNCLEANNESS with greediness.

Eph 4:20  But ye have not so learned Christ; (YOU, TRUE CHRISTIAN,  HAVE LEARNED AND OBEYED THE MORAL COMMANDMENTS OF GOD AND LOVE IN THEM)

Eph 4:21  If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:

Eph 4:22  That YE PUT OFF (FREE WILL ACTION) concerning the former conversation THE OLD (SINFUL) MAN, WHICH IS CORRUPT according to the deceitful lusts;

Eph 4:23  And BE RENEWED IN THE SPIRIT of your mind; (YOUR NEW SPIRITUAL NATURE NOT HAVING ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE WORLD AND ALL IT’S “ENTERTAINMENT”, GOALS, ETC)

Eph 4:24  And that YE PUT ON THE NEW MAN (ACTION), which after God is created in RIGHTEOUSNESS and TRUE HOLINESS.

BE A FOLLOWER OF THE “JOB’S” & “NOAH’S” OF THE WORLD

Genesis 6:9 “These are the generations of Noah: NOAH WAS A JUST MAN AND PERFECT IN HIS GENERATIONS, and Noah walked with God.”

Job 28:28 “And unto man he said, Behold, the FEAR OF THE LORD, THAT IS WISDOM; and to DEPART FROM EVIL (WILLFUL SIN) is understanding.”

Job 1:1 “There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man WAS PERFECT AND UPRIGHT, and one that feared God, and eschewed (HATED) evil.” (HATED SIN)

Job 2:3 “And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, A PERFECT AND UPRIGHT MAN, ONE THAT FEARETH GOD, and escheweth evil? and still HE HOLDETH FAST HIS INTEGRITY, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.:

Eph 4:25  Wherefore PUTTING AWAY (ALL WILLFUL SIN) lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Eph 4:26  Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: (RIGHTEOUS NOE VENGEFUL ANGER)

Eph 4:27  Neither give place to the devil. (ACTION)

Eph 4:28  Let him that stole steal no more: (STOP ALL WILLFUL SIN) but rather LET HIM LABOUR, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

GOT PURE RELIGION?James 1:27 “PURE RELIGION and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit (HELP DIRECTLY OR SUPPORT THOSE WHO DO) the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to KEEP HIMSELF UNSPOTTED FROM THE WORLD.”

IF NOT… GOD’S WRATH ABIDES ON THE SINNER

John 3:36 “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not (MEANING DOES NOT OBEY – A SINNER) the Son shall not see life; but the WRATH of God abideth on him.”

Matthew 25:41-46 “Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into EVERLASTING FIRE, prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 For I was an hungred, and YE GAVE ME NO MEAT (FOOD): I was thirsty, and YE HAVE ME NO DRINK: 43 I was a stranger, and YE TOOK ME NOT IN: naked, and YE CLOTHED ME NOT: sick, and in prison, and YE VISITED ME NOT . 44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and DID NOT MINISTER UNTO THEE? 45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, INASMUCH AS YE DID IT NOT TO ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE, YE DID IT NOT TO ME. 46 And these shall go away into EVERLASTING PUNISHMENT: but the RIGHTEOUS into LIFE ETERNAL.”

Galatians 6:7-8 “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.”

A GODLY PERSON WALKS NOT WITH SINNERS

Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the UNGODLY, nor standeth in the way of SINNERS, nor sitteth in the seat of the SCORNFUL. 2 But his delight is in the LAW of the LORD; and IN HIS LAW doth he meditate DAY AND NIGHT.”

Eph 4:29  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.

Eph 4:30  And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. (GO TO EPHESIANS CHAPTER 1 TO UNDERSTAND WHO IS “SEALED”)

Eph 4:31  Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Galatians 5:19-26 “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And THEY THAT ARE CHRIST’S HAVE CRUCIFIED THE FLESH with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.  26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.”

Eph 4:32  And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”

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Ephesians Chapter 5

Walk in Love

Eph 5:1 “Be ye therefore FOLLOWERS OF GOD, as dear children;

Eph 5:2  And WALK IN LOVE, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an (SIN) offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

What Jesus did on the Cross was not take anyone’s place, but Provide Himself as A SIN OFFERING; (Hebrews 9:14 “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit OFFERED HIMSELF without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” to ransom Man and turn him from darkness to Light, from the power of Satan to God; Acts 26:18 “To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.”

Matthew 20:28 “Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a RANSOM FOR MANY.”1st Timothy 2:5-6 “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave himself A RANSOM FOR ALL, to be testified in due time.”

***THIS IS NOT THE “RANSOM THEORY” WHERE THEY BELIEVE JESUS PAID OFF THE DEVIL, THAT’S WICKED! IT’S BIBLE.

RANSOM (GREEK) λύτρον lutronThayer Definition:1) the price for redeeming, ransom1a) paid for slaves, captives1b) for the ransom of life2) to liberate many from misery and the penalty of their sinsPart of Speech: noun neuterA Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G3089Citing in TDNT: 4:328 & 4:340, 543

Strongs Definition:G3083 λύτρον lutron (loo’-tron)From G3089; something to loosen with, that is, a redemption price (figuratively atonement): – ransom.Total KJV occurrences: 2

Eph 5:3  But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, LET IT NOT BE ONCE NAMED AMONG YOU, as becometh SAINTS;

Pro 8:35 “For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. 36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.”

Revelation 3:5 “HE THAT OVERCOMETH, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I WILL NOT BLOT HIS NAME OUT OF THE BOOK OF LIFE, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.”

1st John 5:18-21 “We know that whosoever is born of God SINNETH NOT; but he that is begotten of God KEEPETH HIMSELF, and that wicked one toucheth him not.”

1st John 3:3-10 “And every man that hath this hope in him PURIFIETH HIMSELF, even as HE (JESUS) is pure.4 WHOSOEVER COMMITTETH SIN TRANSGRESSED THE (MORAL) LAW: for sin is the transgression of the law. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 6 Whosoever abideth in him SINNETH NOT: WHOSOEVER SINNETH hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 HE THAT COMMITTETH SIN IS OF THE DEVIL; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.9 WHOSOEVER IS BORN OF GOD DOTH NOT COMMIT SIN; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: WHOSOEVER DOETH NOT RIGHTEOUSNESS IS NOT OF GOD, neither he that loveth not his brother.”

Eph 5:4  Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

Eph 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. (NO WILLFUL SINNER AS WE READ IN NUMEROUS VERSES ABOVE WILL MAKE HEAVEN NO MATTER HOW MUCH THEY “BELIEVE”).

Eph 5:6  Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the WRATH OF GOD upon the CHILDREN OF DISOBEDIENCE. (WILLFUL SINNERS)

Eph 5:7  Be not ye therefore partakers with them.

Proverbs 17:15 “He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even THEY ARE BOTH AN ABOMINATION to the LORD.”1st John 3:8 “HE THAT COMMITTETH SIN IS OF THE DEVIL; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.”2nd Corinthians 6:14-15 “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers (THIS INCLUDES FALSE CHRISTIANS): for what fellowship hath righteousness (SAINTS) with unrighteousness (SINNERS)? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?”Psalm 26:9-10 “Gather not my soul with SINNERS, nor my life with bloody men: 10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.”
A GODLY SAINT WALKS NOT WITH SINNERSPsalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the UNGODLY, nor standeth in the way of SINNERS, nor sitteth in the seat of the SCORNFUL. 2 But his delight is in the LAW of the LORD; and IN HIS LAW doth he meditate DAY AND NIGHT.”

Eph 5:8  For ye WERE (PAST TENSE) sometimes darkness, BUT NOW are ye light in the Lord: WALK AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT:

Eph 5:9  (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

Eph 5:10  Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
Romans 12:2 “And be NOT CONFORMED TO THIS WORLD: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may PROVE WHAT IS GOOD, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”James 2:20-22 “But wilt thou know, O vain man, that FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD? 21 Was not ABRAHAM our father JUSTIFIED BY WORKS, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? 22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and BY WORKS WAS FAITH MADE PERFECT?”Romans 6:4 “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so WE SHOULD ALSO WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE.”

Eph 5:11  And HAVE NO FELLOWSHIP WITH THE UNFRUITFUL WORKS OF DARKNESS, but rather REPROVE THEM. (BY YOUR RIGHTEOUS LIVING AND LOVING YOUR NEIGHBOUR AS YOURSELF…HOW?)

Leviticus 19:17 “Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise REBUKE THY NEIGHBOUR, and NOT SUFFER SIN UPON HIM.”

REBUKE DEFINITION FROM STRONG’S GREEK DICTIONARY

H3198 yâkach [yaw-kakh] A primitive root; to be right (that is, correct); reciprocally TO ARGUE; causatively to decide, justify or CONVICT: – appoint, ARGUE, CHASTEN, CONVINCE, CORRECT(-ion), daysman, DISPUTE, JUDGE, maintain, PLEAD, reason (together), rebuke, reprove (-r), surely, in any wise. Total KJV occurrences: 59

Ecclesiastes 7:5 “It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.”

KING DAVID KNEW WHAT TRUE REPENTANCE AND OBEDIENCE WAS!

Psalm 141:5 “Let the righteous SMITE me; it shall be a KINDNESS: and let him REPROVE ME; it shall be an EXCELLENT OIL, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.”

SMITE = H1986 hâlam [haw-lam’] A primitive root; to strike down; by implication to hammer, stamp, conquer, disband: – beat (down), break (down), overcome, smite (with the hammer).

Eph 5:12  For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

Eph 5:13  But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: FEAR GOD, AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS: for THIS IS THE WHOLE DUTY OF MAN. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with EVERY SECRET THING, whether it be good (RIGHTEOUSNESS UNTO ETERNAL LIFE), or whether it be evil (SIN UNTO DEATH).”

YOU ARE WHAT YOU DO AND WILL BE JUDGED ACCORDINGLY (BY YOUR FRUIT / WORKS)

Revelation 22:11 “He that is UNJUST, LET HIM BE UNJUST STILL: and he which is FILTHY, LET HIM BE FILTHY STILL: and he that is RIGHTEOUS, LET HIM BE RIGHTEOUS STILL: and he that is HOLY, LET HIM BE HOLY STILL”

Eph 5:14  Wherefore he saith, AWAKE (CONDITION) thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead (REPENT AND FORSAKE YOUR SINS), and (THEN) Christ shall give thee light.

YOU MUST HUMBLE YOURSELF (STOP SINNING) AND DRAW CLOSE TO GODJames 4:6-10 “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God RESISTETH THE PROUD (WILLFUL SINNER), but giveth grace unto the humble. SUBMIT YOURSELVES therefore to God. RESIST THE DEVIL, and he will flee from you. 8 DRAW NIGH (CLOSE) TO GOD, and (THEN) he will DRAW NIGHT TO YOU. CLEANSE YOUR HANDS (STOP SINNING), YE SINNERS; and PURIFY YOUR HEARTS (STOP SINNING), ye double minded. 9 Be AFFLICTED, and MOURN, and WEEP(ALL CONDITIONS): let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 HUMBLE YOURSELVES in the sight of the Lord, and(THEN) HE shall lift you up.”

Eph 5:15  See then that ye WALK CIRCUMSPECTLY (ACTION), NOT AS FOOLS, but AS WISE,

Eph 5:16  REDEEMING THE TIME, because the days are evil.

Eph 5:17  Wherefore BE NOT UNWISE, but UNDERSTANDING WHAT THE WILL OF THE LORD IS.

WHAT IS THE LORD’S WILL?

John 14:15 “IF ye love me, KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS.”John 15:10 “IF YE KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.”John 15:14 “Ye are my friends, IF YE DO WHATSOEVER I COMMAND YOU”
Eph 5:18  And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; (BY BEING OBEDIENT AND ABIDING IN JESUS)

John 15:6-7 “IF a man abide NOT in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them INTO THE FIRE, and they are BURNED. 7 IF ye abide in me, and MY WORDS ABIDE IN YOU (TOTAL OBEDIENCE), ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”

Eph 5:19  Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Eph 5:20  GIVING THANKS ALWAYS for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Eph 5:21  SUBMITTING YOURSELVES TO ONE ANOTHER in the fear of God.

Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”

Wives and Husbands

Eph 5:22  Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

Eph 5:23  For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

Eph 5:24  Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

Eph 5:25  Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

Eph 5:26  That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, (BY THE WORD OF GOD. John 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”)

Eph 5:27  That he might present it to himself a glorious church, NOT HAVING SPOT, OR WRINKLY, or any such thing; but that IT SHOULD BE HOLY AND WITHOUT BLEMISH.

James 1:27 “PURE RELIGION and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit (HELP DIRECTLY OR SUPPORT THOSE WHO DO) the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to KEEP HIMSELF UNSPOTTED FROM THE WORLD.”

Eph 5:28  So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

Eph 5:29  For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

Eph 5:30  For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. (AN ILLUSION OF THE INCREDIBLE CLOSENESS A TRUE CHRISTIAN HAS WITH JESUS AND THE CHURCH. Gen 2:23 “And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.”)

Eph 5:31  For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

Eph 5:32  This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

Eph 5:33  Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that SHE REVERENCE HER HUSBAND.”

STRONGS GREEK DICTIONARY: REVERENCE = G5399 φοβέω phobeō (fob-eh’-o)From G5401; to frighten, that is, (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy TO BE IN AWE OF, that is, revere: – be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence.Total KJV occurrences: 93THAYER GREEK DICTIONARY:G5399 φοβέω phobeō1) to put to flight by terrifying (to scare away)1a) to put to flight, to flee1b) to fear, be afraid1b1) to be struck with fear, to be seized with alarm1b1a) of those startled by strange sights or occurrences1b1b) of those struck with amazement1b2) to fear, be afraid of one1b3) to fear (i.e. hesitate) to do something (for fear of harm)1c) to reverence, venerate, to treat with deference or reverential obediencePart of Speech: verbA Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G5401Citing in TDNT: 9:189, 1272

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Ephesians Chapter 6

Children and Parents

Eph 6:1 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Eph 6:2  Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

Eph 6:3  That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

Eph 6:4  And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Bondservants and Masters

Eph 6:5  Servants (SLAVES THAT ARE CHRISTIAN), BE OBEDIENT TO THEM THAT ARE YOUR MASTERS according to the flesh, WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING in singleness of your heart, AS UNTO CHRIST;

Eph 6:6  Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but AS THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST, DOING THE WILL OF GOD FROM THE HEART;

Eph 6:7  With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

Eph 6:8  Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth (WORKS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS – OBEDIENCE), the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.Colossians 3:23 “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24  Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. 25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and THERE IS NOT RESPECT OF PERSONS.”

Eph 6:9  And, ye masters (CHRISTIAN SLAVE OWNERS), do the same things unto them, FORBEARING THREATENING: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

The Whole Armor of God

Eph 6:10  Finally, my brethren, BE STRONG IN THE LORD (CONDITION), and in the power of his might.

Eph 6:11  Put on (ACTION) the whole armour of God, that YE MAY (CONDITIONAL) be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Eph 6:12  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Eph 6:13  Wherefore TAKE UNTO YOU THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD (CONDITION), that YE MAY (CONDITIONAL) be able to withstand in the evil day, and HAVING DONE ALL, to stand.

Eph 6:14  Stand therefore (CONDITION), having your loins girt about with truth, and having on (CONDITION) the breastplate of righteousness;

Eph 6:15  And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; (MORE CONDITIONS)

Eph 6:16  Above all, taking the shield of faith (CONDITIONAL), wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Eph 6:17  And take the helmet of salvation (CONDITION), and the sword of the Spirit (CONDITION), which is the word of God:

Eph 6:18  Praying always (CONDITION) with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; (CONDITIONS ALL)

Eph 6:19  And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I MAY OPEN MY MOUTH BOLDLY, TO MAKE KNOWN THE MYSTERY OF THE GOSPEL, (RIGHTEOUS ACTION)

Eph 6:20  For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Final Greetings

Eph 6:21  But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

Eph 6:22  Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

Eph 6:23  Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Eph 6:24  Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. To the Ephesians written from Rome, by Tychicus.”

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