Under his control. "As the head, Christ controls his body. Under his control, all the different parts of the body (Jew and Gentile, slave and free, man and woman) fit together in a synergetic community where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts." The health and growth of the whole body depends upon the functioning of each and every member!
Verse 16. _FROM WHOM THE WHOLE BODY_] Dr. Macknight has a just view of this passage, and I cannot express my own in more suitable terms: "The apostle's meaning is, that, as the human body is formed b...
FROM WHOM THE WHOLE BODY - The church, compared with the human body. The idea is, that as the head in the human frame conveys vital influence, rigor, motion, etc., to every part of the body; so Christ...
2. THE MINISTRY AND ITS PURPOSE CHAPTER 4:7-16 _ 1. Ministry according to the measure of the gift of Christ (Ephesians 4:7)_ 2. The needed and permanent gifts (Ephesians 4:11) 3. The purpose and th...
THE DOCTRINE OF GIFTS IN RELATION TO UNITY. Every Christian has his gift of grace: and the grace given to each is proportioned to the measure of Christ's giving (Ephesians 4:7). That is what Scripture...
All this must be done so that we should no longer be infants in the faith, wave-tossed and blown hither and thither by every wind of teaching. by the clever trickery of men, by cunning cleverness desi...
Ephesians 4:1-32 INTRODUCTION (Ephesians 4:1-10) With this chapter the second part of the letter begins. In Ephesians 1:1-23;...
FROM. App-104. FITLY JOINED TOGETHER. being perfectly fitted together. Only here and Ephesians 2:21. COMPACTED. knit together. Greek. _sumbibazo._ See Acts 9:22. Occurs: Colossians 2:2. joint
_from whom_ He is the vital Source to which the whole complex organism now to be described wholly owes alike its _existence_and its _action_. _fitly joined together_ The Gr. participle is present, and...
ἘΞ ΟὟ is to be connected with τὴν αὔξησιν ποιεῖται as with αὔξει in Colossians 2:19. It is used of the dependence of all on God in Romans 11:36; 1 Corinthians 8:6;...
ΣΥΝΑΡΜΟΛΟΓΟΎΜΕΝΟΝ _praes. pass. part. от_ ΣΥΝΑΡΜΟΛΟΓΈΩ (G4883) соединять вместе, согласовывать (_см._ Ephesians 2:21). ΣΥΜΒΙΒΑΖΌΜΕΝΟΝ _praes. pass. part. от_ ΣΥΜΒΙΒΆΖΩ (G4822) соединять вместе с помо...
DISCOURSE: 2109 THE USE OF A STATED MINISTRY Ephesians 4:11. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, fo...
FROM WHOM THE WHOLE BODY— The sum of this whole figurative discourse is, that all real Christians, as members of one body, whereof Christ is the head, should, each in his proper sphere, according to t...
_PREVIEWING IN OUTLINE FORM_ (EPHESIANS 4:1-16) II. Duties. Ephesians 4:1-32; Ephesians 5:1-33; E
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...
__ Summary of Previous Grace 13 Before the revelation of the secret administration by means of this epistle the saints among the nations were in a period of adolescence. This is fully set forth by t...
4:16 supply, (k-14) The word 'supply' in Greek has the emphatic article and it might read 'that supply, [which is] according to.' The article denotes a known supply from Christ. sufficiently known to...
UNITY OF THE NEW LIFE. RULES FOR THE NEW LIFE The Apostle passes, as usual, from doctrinal statements to practical exhortations; but doctrine is here and there introduced to support exhortation. 1-6...
CHRISTIAN BELIEF AND BEHAVIOUR EPHESIANS _LES PAINTER (BIBLE TEXT BY CYNTHIA GREEN)_ CHAPTER 4 What Paul taught in Chapter s 1-3 was first about God and his Son Jesus Christ. Then it was about th...
FROM WHOM THE WHOLE BODY FITLY JOINED TOGETHER AND COMPACTED. — The word rendered “fitly joined together” is the same used in Ephesians 2:21, with more technical accuracy, of a building — “clamped” or...
CHAPTER 18 THE GROWTH OF THE CHURCH Ephesians 4:13 We must spend a few moments in unravelling this knotty paragraph and determining the relation of its involved clauses to each other, before we can...
ἐξ οὗ πᾶν τὸ σῶμα : _from whom the whole body_. Statement of the relation of the _whole_, following that already made regarding the several members. πᾶν τὸ σῶμα looks back on the οἱ πάντες. The ἐξ has...
With the fourth chapter begins the second main division of the Epistle. As in others of Paul's Epistles the doctrinal statement is followed by the practical enforcement of duty. Doctrinal consideratio...
BUILDING UP THE “BODY OF CHRIST” Ephesians 4:11 Apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, are the gifts of the risen Christ to His Church. There should be no rivalry among them. Each has hi...
The apostle at once proceeded to apply this great doctrine to the present life of the Church. From the heavenly calling he passed to the earthly conduct. The matter of first importance is maintenance...
Growing In Love Again, to be perfect, we have to quit being childish (1 Corinthians 14:20). Children are gullible and will often believe whatever was last told them. Like a cork on the waves, such wou...
From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the (u) effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh (x) increase of the body u...
by what every joint supplieth, &c. St. Paul compares the Church and mystical body of Christ (as he does elsewhere) to a natural body, whose perfection depends on the harmony, union, and concurrence of...
(14) That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; (15)...
In this epistle we have the unfolding of the grace of God in all its fulness, not merely the application of His righteousness to man's need on His part, but God from out of Himself, and for Himself, a...
I. INTRODUCTION A. Last week as we studies Chapter 3 of the book of Galatians, Paul told the Gentiles that they were equal with the Jews in Christ! 1. In fact we are all equal at the Cross! B. In C...
16._From whom the whole body. _All our increase should tend to exalt more highly the glory of Christ. This is now proved by the best possible reason. It is he who supplies all our wants, and without w...
The faithful were to seek in the dispositions mentioned above to maintain this unity of the Spirit by the bond of peace. There are three things in this exhortation: first, to walk worthy of their call...
FROM WHOM THE WHOLE BODY FITLY JOINED GETHER,.... By which is meant, the church; see Ephesians 1:23 sometimes it designs all the elect of God in heaven and in earth, but here the church militant, whic...
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...
_But speaking the truth_ Or, as αληθευοντες may be rendered, _teaching_, or _maintaining the truth; in love_ To God and one another, or in that charitable temper which the gospel enjoins, and without...
FROM WHOM; as the head and source of life. These words are to be connected immediately with the close of the verse, "maketh increase," etc. Compare the parallel passage, Colossians 2:19. EVERY JOINT...
The organization and work of the ministry of the Church:...
Paul's exhortation and supplication for the Church as the body of Christ:...
CEASE NOT TO GIVE THANKS FOR YOU, MAKING MENTION OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS, from whom the whole body, fitly joined and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in...
RESPONSE IN PRACTICAL UNITY (vs.1-6) In this letter to the Ephesian saints, Paul first presented the basic truth so essential for individual saints (Ch.1:1- 2:10) and for the Church, the body of Chri...
CHAPTER 4 Even though Paul is a ______________, he still urges us to walk in our __________. This walk must be a ____________ one. What does it mean to walk worthy? Paul gives us some words to consi...
“FROM WHOM ALL THE BODY FITLY FRAMED AND KNIT TOGETHER THROUGH THAT WHICH EVERY JOINT SUPPLIETH, ACCORDING TO THE WORKING IN DUE MEASURE OF EACH SEVERAL PART, MAKETH THE INCREASE OF THE BODY UNTO THE...
7-16 Unto every believer is given some gift of grace, for their mutual help. All is given as seems best to Christ to bestow upon every one. He received for them, that he might give to them, a large m...
FROM WHOM; Christ the Head, EPHESIANS 4:15. THE WHOLE BODY; the mystical body, or church of believers, whereof every true saint is a member, ROMANS 12:4,5. FITLY JOINED TOGETHER; viz. in the right pla...
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III ) which had been found, making in His own person the first-fruits of the resurrection of man; that, as the Head rose from the dead, so also the remaining pan of the...
Ephesians 4:16 from G1537 whom G3739 whole G3956 body G4983 joined G4883 (G5746) and G2532 together G4822 ...
‘But speaking truth in love may grow up in all things into him who is the Head, even Christ, from whom the whole body fitly framed and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according...
EXHORTATION TO ONENESS (4:1-16). Paul calls on them therefore now to be as one, and walk worthily of their calling....
Ephesians 4:16. FROM WHOM, as the Personal source and cause of unity and growth, ALL THE BODY (as in Colossians 2:19), including every member of it. ‘The whole body' suggests a slightly different idea...
Ephesians 4:11-16. For a summary of these verses, see above. The leading thought is: this exalted Lord gives official persons to the Church to promote its growth toward perfection and unity. This too...
II. MOTIVES FOR PRESERVING THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT. In this passage the leading thought is ‘ the unity of the Spirit; ' the duty of preserving it is not directly enjoined, but motives are presented:...
FROM WHICH (εξ ου). Out of which as the source of energy and direction.FITLY FRAMED (συναρμολογουμενον). See Ephesians 2:21 for this verb.THROUGH THAT WHICH EVERY JOINT SUPPLIETH (δια πασης αφης...
Ephesians 4:7 The Church Edified and Edifying Itself. I. There are various outward appliances all meant for the edifying of the body of Christ. These may be regarded as comprehending generally all th...
Ephesians 4:8 The Origin of the Christian Clergy. No doubt from the first the Christian society which we now call a Church existed in Christ's faithful followers, even from the beginning, and whereso...
Ephesians 4:1. _I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you-_ Paul puts force into the argument by his manner of speaking; you can hear in his words the rattle of his chains. Here is a man who...
Ephesians 4:1. _I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one anot...
Ephesians 4:1. _I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,-_ «You are called to be sons of God, you are called to be one with Chri...
CONTENTS: Walk and service of the believer in Christ. Ministry of gifts of Christ to His Body. CHARACTERS: Christ, Holy Spirit, God, Paul. CONCLUSION: Considering to what state and condition God has...
Ephesians 4:1. _I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you_ a pathetic argument, for if I hear of discords among you it will add affliction to my bonds; _that ye walk worthy of the vocation wh...
EPHESIANS—NOTE ON EPHESIANS 4:16 As part of Christ’s BODY, every believer has an important role in the church’s growth. IN LOVE. See...
EPHESIANS—NOTE ON EPHESIANS 4:1 Unity of the Body of Christ. Paul shows how to apply the truths he has been teaching. There are three subsections: vv. Ephesians 4:1,...
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Ephesians 4:13. TILL WE ALL COME.—Suggestive of standing opposite to something towards which we have been toiling. Can one think without a tremor of joy, of the moment...
EXPOSITION PRACTICAL PORTION OF THE EPISTLE. EPHESIANS 4:1 CHURCH PRINCIPLE OF GROWTH AND PROGRESS; THE CHURCH A BODY
Now Paul begins the fourth chapter again with the reminder that he is a prisoner of the Lord, and I beseech you, [I beg you, I implore you] that you walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you are call...
1 Corinthians 12:12; 1 Corinthians 13:13; 1 Corinthians 13:4; 1 Corinthians 14:1;...
Fitly joined - compacted [σ υ ν α ρ μ ο λ ο γ ο υ μ ε ν ο ν - σ υ μ β ι β α ζ ο μ ε ν ο ν]. The present participles denote present, continuous progress. The two participles represent respectively the...
THE HIGHER CHRISTIAN LIFE Ephesians 4:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. A prisoner of the Lord. One would hardly expect to find a prisoner in a Roman jail, the author of such a remarkable letter. We are accus...
From whom the whole mystical body fitly joined together — All the parts being fitted for and adapted to each other, and most exactly harmonizing with the whole. And compacted — Knit and cemented toget...