And work with a smile on your face, always keeping in mind that no matter who happens to be giving the orders, youre really serving god. The apostle proceeds in the exhortation to relative duties which he began in the former, particularly he insists on the duties of children and. This famous verse describes the spiritual battle that exists in the lives of believers. Verse click for chapter new international version for our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the. One god and father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. What is ephesians chapter 6 verse 12 in the bible talking. Ephesians, chapter 6 king james version christian answers. The terms used in verse 12 cannot be arranged in any definite rank or order, but they do seem to indicate an organized spiritual hierarchy of some sort. Ephesians 6, new international version niv the bible app. The terms used in verse 12 cannot be arranged in any definite rank or order, but. Saskatchewan, he pointed out to me that the book of acts, chapters 6, 7.
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up with the training and instruction of the lord. Second, he provides instructions for the relationship between masters and servants ephesians 6. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to withstand in the. What do we learn about tychicus from the following verses. This is a selftest on chapters 4 6 of the book of ephesians.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities. Geneva study bible commentary on ephesians chapter 6. This is a reason why saints should be strong in the lord, and why they should put on the whole armour of god, and prepare for battle, since their enemies are such as here described. Most lay people are acquainted with the armor of god in ephesians 6 having learned it in sunday school or having heard it. That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. This is the first commandment with a promise, that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on earth. First, paul affirms our battle is indeed spiritual, not physical. In these verses paul is bringing his letter to a close.
Paul wrote this letter while enduring his first roman imprisonment in house arrest. Ephesians chapter 6 matthew henry complete commentary on. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ephesians chapter 6. John suggests that fully a third of the angels chose to follow satan and were cast down to earth. Now to the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places might be made known through the church the manifold wisdom of god eph 3.
Because this is a spiritual war, we cannot expect that the devil will attack us with weapons we can see, like a sword 2 corinthians 10. The ephesians were familiar with the idea of the gods giving armor to mythical heroes. This verse tells us that our warfare is against demons, and theyangels who rose up against godlook upon us as invaders. However, most of the commentaries that i read suggest. First, he provides instruction regarding children and parents ephesians 6. Pray and ask god to open your eyes, to all he is saying here and to plant it deeply in your heart, so that you will be able to stand against evil forces, when they come your. Ephesians 6, verse 10 through verse 11 chapter 4 the. Just as a soldiers equipment is designed for their earthly battle, a christians equipment is meant for spiritual warfare. And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in christ jesus. All of these pieces are linked with one another, and they are all ours because god gave his son for us.
Please remember to look for the best answer, because a couple of the answers may be sort of right. 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. My reaction to looking at this list of groups in ephesians 6. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world. Next chapter of ephesians the book of ephesians, chapter 6 we hope that you find the content of the book of ephesians, chapter 6 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of christ. The reason for this urgent instruction is the nature of the christians opponent in spiritual warfare.
Ephesians 6, verse 10 through verse 11 chapter 4 the christian in complete armour or called a treatise of the whole armour of god by william gurnall dated 1657 being read by peterjohn parisis the founder of the school of prayer. Does it not appear, philosophically speaking, a somewhat violent assumption to decide that man is really the highest being in the created universe, or, at least, that between man and his maker there are no gradations with different moral colourings of. Children, obey your parents in the lord, for this is right. Dont just do what you have to do to get by, but work heartily, as christs servants doing what god wants you to do. Ephesians chapter 6 verse by verse bible commentary. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Wherefore he saith, when he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Ephesians chapter 6 matthew henry concise commentary on. Chapter 12 ephesians 6, verse 18 in the spirit chapter. So that we can be properly prepared for battle, we are going to first look at what it means to wrestle, and then learn what we. It does so perhaps better than any other words in scripture. World wide study bible ephesians 6 christian classics. Ephesians is the goto book in the new testament for an understanding of gods sovereignty in salvation by grace, and therefore it shares much in common with pauls other masterwork. The first area is an exhortation on how to maintain harmony and attract gods blessing within our family and work environments.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Ephesians chapter 6 free online bible study lessons. The book of ephesians, chapter 6 king james version. Jamar, i applaud your eagerness to understand this chapter, because it contains one of the most important keys a christian has for understanding and overcoming during times of storms and assaults. 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.
He has one last practical suggestion for his readers vv. Training is the same word translated chastening in hebrews 12. That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through christ jesus. As any invaded people would, they see themselves as rising to defend their home and territory despite the fact that they probably know that god has given this earth to us as an inheritance. The main idea is to be strong in the lord and in his mighty power so you can stand in the face of spiritual warfare. David guzik commentary on ephesians 6 explains how the believer is. Notice that we need to wear the full armor of god ephesians 6. The apostle proceeds in the exhortation to relative duties which he began in the former, particularly he insists on the duties of children and parents, and of servants and masters, ephesians 6. Third, paul discusses the armor of god ephesians 6. As you start this study, ask the holy spirit to help you understand what god has said through paul.
In chapter 6 paul gives instructions regarding three important areas of the believers life. Chapter 6 offer four primary points closing out pauls letter to the church in ephesus. Our conflict is not with men, here denoted by flesh and blood, which is usually a symbol of weakness, therefore denoting that our opponents are not weak mortals, but powers of a far more formidable order. To effectively use the sword of the spirit, we cant regard the bible as a book of. God even uses satan at times to chasten gods servants luke 22. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers.
What can we learn about sharing our faith from verses 19 and 20. The epistle to the ephesians chapter six objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the responsibilities of children and their fathers 2 to suggest how principles governing servants and masters can be applied to employees and their employers 3 to see the need to adorn ourselves with the whole of armor of god, that we might be. The enemies we face, ultimately, are not people or objects. Pray and ask god to open your eyes, to all he is saying here and to plant it deeply in your heart, so that you will.
This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. But against the principalities, against the powers. The syriac, arabic, and ethiopic versions, and some copies, read you, instead of we. To help others study for the 20 national bible bee. Here is another phrase that is used in reference to baptism romans 6. In this verse, he simply states what the main purpose of spiritual warfare and the armor of god is.