i. Ephesians 6 (Blue Letter Bible: NASB - New American Standard Bible) Eph 6:1. c. Bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord: This does not mean merely scolding your children in the sense of admonition. His final great admonition to strength in the Lord through putting on the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-20) was followed by practical words regarding the bearer of the letter (Ephesians 6:21-22), and the benediction (Ephesians 6:23-24). Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. If you are ignorant or ignore that fact, you probably aren’t winning the battle. The Old Testament To effectively use the sword of the Spirit, we can’t regard the Bible as a book of magic charms or tie one around our neck the way that garlic is said to drive away vampires. Within the United Kingdom, the rights to the KJV are vested in the Crown. It has the idea of training through corrective discipline. Pauline Epistles (Eph 6:5-8) How employees walk in the light: working as servants of Jesus. But his heart and mind were fixed on his responsibility as an ambassador of the gospel. -------------------- This is his last section dealing with that walk. i. It isn’t the idea, these parts of the armor are more important than the others. NLT WLC I can do work without relying on it. i. … VUL One of Satan’s most effective weapons against us is discouragement. Cookie Notice: Finally: This comes at the end of the letter – a letter in which Paul has carefully established our place in Jesus, and then the basics of the Christian walk. For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 3 Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens in Christ. In the following passage he details the specific items related to the armor of God. They must not neglect their responsibility to teach and be a spiritual example for their children. NKJV He simply announced it as a fact: we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but (we do wrestle) against principalities and so forth. c. Doing the will of God: In Greek culture manual work was despised and the goal of being successful was getting to the point where you never had to do any work. We do the Lord’s work and stand against every hint of spiritual opposition. (Ephesians 1:3), ©2013 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission By the 20 th century, a majority subscribed to the theory that Ephesians is a redaction of Colossians (1:5, 9, 13-14, 6) because of some remarkably similar language, though some of the parallels with Romans suggest the letter could represent a broader collection of Pauline works. -------------------- Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 3. Wisdom Literature As to the Lord means that all our work is really done unto the Lord, not unto man. Pentateuch conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy NASB Wisdom Literature Free Bible Software, Blue,Letter,Bible,Paul's,Epistle,-,Ephesians,Chapter,5,KJV,King,James,Version,Be,ye,therefore,followers,of,God,as,dear,children; For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Some interpret the nature of principalities and powers in purely naturalistic terms. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power … Johannine Writings The Old Testament We must be mobile, flexible, and ready with the truth. The New Testament It means that the reserve of strength is actually in operation. It is not an incantation or a spell. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. Christ’s power in us enables us to live God’s way as we trust Him to work in and through us. (Eph 6:9) How employers walk in the light: treating their workers well. Ephesians 1 Christian Standard Bible (CSB) Greeting. The adult child does not owe the parent obedience, but they do owe the parent honor. a. Significantly, both training and admonition are used to describe the purpose of the Scriptures (2 Timothy 3:16 and 1 Corinthians 10:11). This not only means that children have the responsibility to obey, but parents have the responsibility to teach their children obedience – one of the most important jobs for a parent. Training is the same word translated chastening in Hebrews 12:5-11. i. i. So equipping for Christian combat must begin with the principle, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. i. Put on the whole armor of God: The armor of God will be explained more fully in the next passage; but here the emphasis is on the whole armor of God. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a … This is a responsibility for fathers. Minor Prophets i. ii. (Eph 6:18-20) How to use spiritual strength and the armor of God. When we are properly equipped with the helmet of salvation, it’s hard to stay discouraged. b. In this section, Paul concludes his exhortations with instructions for all Christians. iii. 2 Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise), 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. We are sometimes tempted to say to the devil, “Look at all I’ve done for the Lord.” But that is shaky ground, though sometimes it feels good. i. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. Markus Barth wrote, “We conclude that by principalities and powers Paul means the world of axioms and principles of politics and religion, of economics and society, of morals and biology, of history and culture.” Yet this contradicts what Paul says about our battle not being against flesh and blood. This does not happen just by saying the words. iv. Strictly, the belt is not part of the armor, but before the armor can be put on, the garments underneath must be gathered together. It was as if they had received some of the available might of God, but it simply leaked away like water in a bucket that is full of holes. Wisdom Literature Therefore having comes first. i. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.”. 7. 3. Putting on the belt prepared for action, it freed one for movement, and it put a soldier in a battle frame of mind. This is part of the armor to have, which is a foundation to live upon all the time, our understanding of and confidence in the basic doctrines of the faith. -------------------- GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Often we just don’t pray because we are simply overconfident in our own abilities. Stand therefore: We can only stand when we are equipped with the armor God has given us in Jesus Christ. (Eph 6:11) The command for the whole armor of God. The military successes both of Alexander the Great and of Julius Caesar were due in large measure to their armies’ being well shod and thus able to undertake long marches at incredible speed over rough terrain.” (Wood), iii. His might works in me as I rely on it, and step out to do the work. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. 4. Historical Books He probably took the idea from 1 Samuel 30:6, where it is said that David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. It is the assurance that God will triumph. Greek (mGNT), Audio Bibles: Encouragement and rebuke must be combined with training and teaching. RVR60 c. That you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand: This describes the purpose for the strength of God and the armor of God; what we are to use them for. b. -------------------- In the Lord, for this is right: The apostle gives us two reasons for the child to obey the parent. Eph 6:8 : Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. But after becoming prosperous, we often allow our hearts to grow far from God, then God disciplines us with hard times, and then we repent – and then the cycle starts again. [a][b]4 Fathers, don’t stir up angerin your children, but bring them up in the trainingand instruction of the Lord. Many people believe that the church will never go forward until it takes off this belt of truth, but that is completely wrong. Prophets He will be easily beaten. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; a. But first we have to make sure that you are strong and that you can use what we give you.”. VUL The New Testament iv. Luke-Acts NLT Ephesians 6 Children and parents. TR, Translation: Ephesians 6 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point In a society where the father’s authority (patria potestas) was absolute, this represented a revolutionary concept.” (Wood). Giving up threatening: Employers are also to give up threatening and other forms of harsh treatment. -------------------- DBY Yet now Paul will deal with aspects of the armor we are to take at the necessary moments of spiritual warfare and opportunity. Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether. 1. a. God has given His people a call, a mission, a course to fulfill. The second reason is because it is simply right for a child to obey their parent. 1. Each aspect of this symbolic armor answers to a specific dynamic within the Christian life that enables us to stand against spiritual attack. ii. Then, you must put on the whole armor of God. a. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. mGNT Often some kind of plume or decoration was added, perhaps to identify the solider to his regiment. It is easy to neglect one or the other. a. Praying always with all prayer: The idea is all kinds of prayer or prayer upon prayer. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.”. iii. b. But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts. Force and fraud form his chief offensive against the camp of the saints.”. That you may be able: Without the strength of God and the protection of spiritual armor, it is impossible to stand against the attacks of spiritual enemies. Even as servants are to work hard and honestly for their masters, so masters are to do the same on behalf of those who work for them. Group prayer, individual prayer, silent prayer, shouting prayer, walking prayer, kneeling prayer, eloquent prayer, groaning prayer, constant prayer, fervent prayer – just pray. The shield Paul describes is not the small round one, but the large, oblong shield that could protect the whole body. [2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Historical Books John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible HNV c. And for me, that utterance may be given to me: After bringing up the idea that spiritual warfare can be waged on behalf of others, Paul asks his readers to pray for him. "Paul's Epistle - Ephesians 6 - (KJV - King James Version)." The Gospels “Grace makes us the servants of God while still we are the servants of men: it enables us to do the business of heaven while we are attending to the business of earth: it sanctifies the common duties of life by showing us how to perform them in the light of heaven.” (Spurgeon). Ephesians 5:6-8. Faith turns them back. In this verse, he simply states what the main purpose of spiritual warfare and the armor of God is. The detailed teaching of spiritual warfare in this passage presents two essential components. ESV This isn’t how it is in God’s kingdom, where hard work and manual labor are honorable. CSB First, you must be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. The Gospels ii. -------------------- Wisdom Literature i. TR Ephesians 4:11 Gifts in the church Ephesians 4:12 Purpose of equipping Ephesians 4:13 The final goal Ephesians 4:11-13 Bible Study Questions. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This connects to an interesting principle. He feels an instinct to protect and to battle on behalf of others. All those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity: In sincerity is literally “in uncorruptness.” The idea may well be with an undying love. That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. c. The first commandment with a promise: Paul reinforced this idea with a reference to Deuteronomy 5:16, where God promised to bless the obedient child. That he may comfort your hearts: Paul wanted Tychicus to comfort the Ephesians (and everyone else who read the letter) about Paul’s condition during his imprisonment in Rome. We must be rooted in the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, and the “combat boots” of the gospel. Amen. It should be said of every Christian that he is a hard worker and gives his employer a full day’s work for his pay; to do anything less is to steal from your employer. CSB This is consistent with both the ultimate purpose of God (Ephesians 1:10) and the mystery of God revealed through Paul (Ephesians 3:6). This is what all a parent’s discipline for a child must come to. In ancient warfare, these fiery darts were launched in great numbers at the beginning of an attack. LXX Share this page using one of these tools: Email / username or password was incorrect! 1 You who are children, obey your parents. 7 Jan 2021. To effectively use the sword, we must regard it as the word of God – which is the word of God. This web page contains lesson plans for a ten-week Bible Study. Before a soldier is given a gun or shown how to fire a missile, he goes through basic training. b. ii. KJV i. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. NET Font Size. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Children are to obey their parents. Poetical Books But the word came to be used for the nurture of body, mind, and soul. a. Bondservants, be obedient... as to Christ: The words “as to Christ” change our entire perspective as workers. First, they are to obey in the Lord. The idea was not only to injure the enemy, but to shoot at him at all sides with a massive number of arrows, and thus to confuse and panic the enemy. ENDNOTE: [1] J. R. Dummelow, Commentary on the Holy Bible (New York: The Macmillan Company, 1937), p. 966. So while the Gospel in one respect left slavery alone, it doomed it in another.” (Moule). Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might: Literally, Paul wrote strengthen yourselves in the Lord. “The soldier might be furnished with every other part of his equipment, and yet, wanting the girdle, would neither be fully accoutered nor securely armed. However powerful the rest of your body is, if you are wounded in your feet you are easy prey for the enemy. Footnotes. Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. The breastplate of righteousness is your best defense against the sense of spiritual depression and gloom that comes against us. Satan will do his best to stop it. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 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. -------------------- In theory, the prayerless Christian can be strong and wearing all the armor; but never accomplishes anything because he fails to goes into battle through prayer. For we wrestle not against* flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the … Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints; and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 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