EPHESIANS - CHRIST AND THE CHURCH
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Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
Click chart by Charles Swindoll -Note "EMPHASIS" --
Ephesians 1-3 = Doctrinal: vertical relationship with God
Ephesians 4-6 = Practical: horizontal relationship with others
SYMMETRY OF EPHESIANS |
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EPHESIANS 1-3 | EPHESIANS 4-6 |
The Root |
The Fruit |
Spiritual Wealth |
Spiritual Walk |
Christian Privilege |
Christian Conduct |
The Position |
The Practice |
God Sees |
World Sees |
Privilege |
Practice |
Doctrine |
Duty |
Doctrinal |
Practical |
Revelation |
Responsibility |
Christian |
Christian |
Belief |
Behavior |
Privileges |
Responsibilities |
Our Heritage |
Our Life |
Know your |
Live by faith in the light of your |
The Finished Work |
The Faithful Walk |
Work |
Work |
We |
Christ |
Word |
Walk |
Heavenly |
Earthly |
Who You Are |
Whose You Are |
Identity |
Responsibility |
Theology |
Ethics |
Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/
The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible : New Testament, King James Version - Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians - This is a very useful resource which always includes numerous related cross-references. It will be of aid to you preaching and teaching.
Ephesians and Colossians in the Greek New Testament for the English reader by Wuest, Kenneth Samuel, - good word studies
New Testament commentary : exposition of Galatians [and] exposition of Ephesians by Hendriksen, William,
James Rosscup - The works of Hendriksen on Bible books are all worth having. Here, as always, he is scholarly, detailed, and warm in his comments.
The Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1994 edition - Abridged - New Testament
Ephesians : an expositional commentary by Boice, James Montgomery
Living words in Ephesians by Detzler, Wayne A
Our riches in Christ : discovering the believer's inheritance in Ephesians by Stedman, Ray C
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians by Lane, William L - Only 98 pages.
Becoming a people of grace : [an exposition of Ephesians] by Swindoll, Charles R (2001) 236 pages
Commentary on the Epistles to the Ephesians and the Colossians : the English text with introduction, exposition and notes - F F Bruce, E K Simpson
Cyril Barber - Colossians was the first Pauline epistle on which Bruce wrote a commentary. Now, thirty years later, he has rewritten this work and added to it entirely new studies on Philemon and Ephesians. He believes that Ephesians follows Colossians in thought and that Philemon, with its close association to Colossians, is appropriately included in this group of Paul's writings. Provocative
James Rosscup - In the opinion of the reviewer, while the portion on Ephesians is not of great help, the work on Colossians by Bruce is excellent. It is worth the time on almost every verse.
Bible Exposition Commentary - New Testament - Warren Wiersbe - He is always worth checking to supplement your teaching and preaching!
Be rich (Ephesians) by Wiersbe, Warren W
What to wear to the war : studies from Ephesians 6 by Wiersbe, Warren
Be rich : gaining the things that money can't buy : NT commentary, Ephesians by Wiersbe, Warren
Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament by Wiersbe, Warren W
Cyril Barber - This is a book of exceptional merit. Pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers will profit from its use. Wiersbe introduces each book of the NT, provides an outline, and then furnishes his readers with a chapter-by-chapter discussion of the contents. The homiletic style is a “plus.” Recommended.
With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Warren Wiersbe - 428 ratings
The Strategy of Satan - Warren Wiersbe - borrow - Wiersbe is one of the best Christian writers of the modern era. His works are always filled with practical, memorable Biblical truth. This book can be checked out free of charge at archive.org. Below is the Table of Contents, the introduction and Chapter One (Pdf source) to give you some idea of what Wiersbe has written in this helpful little book.
And here is a link to the entire audiobook free of charge - 2 hours, 36 minutes. You will love the reader's voice (Judge Effry)
See also in depth discussion - The Schemes of the Devil
The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians : an introduction and commentary by Foulkes, Francis (Tyndale Commentary Series)
Cyril Barber - Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1989. During the 25 years since the first edition of this study, a number of significant works have been published. In this revision Foulkes takes into consideration recent scholarship, yet without immersing the reader in scholarly debate. In the Introduction he deals with some of the most recent approaches to critical issues. Then he launches into a discussion of the text. By carefully studying the language and thought of Paul's letter, he leads the reader into a deeper understanding of the glory of God in Christ. Recommended.
Ephesians by Mitton, C. Leslie
Cyril Barber - New Century Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1981. Full of judicious comments on the text. Exhibits rare discernment in the choice of readings. Not as elaborate as M. Barth's treatment, this work nevertheless will merit the student's attention. Based on the RSV
The Communicator's Commentary by Dunnam, Maxie D (Now published as "Preacher's Commentary")
Exploring God's word : Bible guide to Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians by Guthrie, Donald
Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon by Martin, Ralph P (Interpretation A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching - not my favorite series of commentaries)
The interpretation of st. paul's epistles to the galatians to the ephesians and to the philippians by R.C.H. Lenski
Ephesians : a study guide commentary by Vaughan, Curtis
John Cereghin - A simple, well-outlined interpretation; originally prepared as a study course guide for Southern Baptist church groups. Well suited for a beginning study of Ephesians.
Homilies on Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Thessalonians, Timothy, Titus, and Philemon by John Chrysostom,
Ephesians, 1974, 308 pages. Criswell, W. A. Stresses the phrase "in Christ" (15) and the reality of predestination (27), accepts the concept of geologic ages (46), teaches a universal church (106), stresses the unity of the family of God (142), holds that "one baptism" was water baptism symbolizing Spirit baptism (184), defends the mode of baptism (190), denies baptismal regeneration (200), gives 3 interpretations of leading captivity captive (206), commends Billy Graham (219).
Ephesians : building a community in Christ : 12 studies with commentary for individuals or groups by Stott, John R. W
Ephesians by Thielman, Frank
St. Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians : - J Armitage Robinson
Cyril Barber - One of the finest expository and exegetical studies ever written on this epistle. By all means obtain it.
Thru the bible commentary : ephesians by Mcgee, Vernon J
Ephesians : Introduction, translation, and commentary on chapters 1-3. by Barth, Markus
Ephesians / 2. Translation and commentary on chapters 4-6 by Barth, Markus
Cyril Barber - The Anchor Bible. 2 vols. Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday and Co., 1974. †An extensive, critical exposition combining a careful blend of historical-grammatical exegesis with a down-to-earth application of the truth of the text to the condition of the church today. This is a work of real quality that expository preachers will find most helpful.
James Rosscup - Ephesians is held to be by Paul, written from prison in Rome to Gentile Christians of the church at Ephesus. Barth, Professor of New Testament at Basel, has provided a detailed and very highly contributing commentary with footnotes and also bibliographies on each section of the epistle, acquainting the serious student with scholarly work up to 1974.
The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians; an exposition by Erdman, Charles R.
Let's get moving : Ephesians by Briscoe, D. Stuart
Ephesians: A Study Guide Commentary by The Zondervan
he Descent of Christ: Eph 4:7-11 and Traditional Hebrew Imagery, 1998. xvii + 221 pp. Harris, W. Hall,.
James Rosscup - This publishes a Ph. D work at England’s University of Sheffield. Background chapters deal with Christ’s descent and Moses’ ascent to heaven as related to rabbinic and other sources on Ps. 68, then a chapter looks at the Eph. 4 passage. Harris sees Christ’s descent as between death and resurrection and offers a history of interpretations favoring some version of such a view until the 20th century when more have seen a first advent descent to the earth, or else a descent in the sense of providing gifts to the church, the second of which he favors. He sees “lower parts of the earth” as lower parts, that is the earth, and Christ as coming later to distribute gifts when He poured out the Spirit as in Acts 2:33. He seeks to relate a descent of Christ in Eph. 4 with Ps. 68:19. Those seeking thorough consideration of the Eph. 4 text in relation to Ps. 68 will find much to weigh.
Lloyd-Jones, David Martyn. Full and complete, these sermons by one of the great Bible expositors of all time adequately present the believer's resources, conflict, and reward. Important.
The Christian Warfare: An Exposition of Ephesians 6:10-13. (or here) Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1977. This very extensive exposition of four verses deals with the character and strategy of the devil and demonstrates how his attacks affect our emotional lives and, eventually, our walk with and work for the Lord.
Life in the Spirit, In Marriage, Home and Work: An Exposition of Ephesians 5:18-6:9. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1975. An invaluable discussion of the biblical teaching on interpersonal relationships-within the family and on the job-with practical counsel for people in all walks of life.
STUDY BIBLES AND OTHER RESOURCES
Note: The first 4 resources have no time restriction and allow copy and paste function:
(1) KJV Bible Commentary - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT. Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective. Pre-millennial. User reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users. - 372 ratings
Very well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective user reviews
The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible.
(2) The King James Study Bible Second Edition 2240 pages (2013) (Thomas Nelson) General Editor - Edward Hindson with multiple contributing editors. . 3,194 ratings. Pre-millennial. See introduction on How to Use this Study Bible.
(3) NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible (formerly "The Nelson Study Bible - NKJV") by Earl D Radmacher; Ronald Barclay Allen; Wayne H House. 2345 pages. (1997, 2007). Very helpful notes. Conservative. Pre-millennial. 917 ratings
(4) The Wycliffe Bible Commentary - only the New Testament (for OT see below to borrow) - 1126 pages. (1971) Everett F Harrison - Editor of New Testament. Uses the KJV. Strictly speaking not a study Bible, but short notes are similar. KJV text in left column, commentary notes in right column. The comments are generally verse by verse, short, conservative and to the point. Pre-millennial.
James Rosscup - The Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Old Testament Synthesis at Moody Bible Institute prepared this worthy commentary surveying Ephesians. While Martin has meaningful comments on verses usually, he is helpful on problem texts concisely (time of the Spirit sealing, 1:13; etc.). At points he states his view but leaves readers unclear as to his proof (2:8, “this”; 4:4, “one baptism,” etc.). Hoehner’s shorter work is much better in giving substance to his views in a brief commentary.
Believer's Bible Commentary - OT and NT - MacDonald, William (1995) 2480 pages. Conservative. Literal. Pithy comments. John MacArthur, says "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen." Warren Wiersbe adds "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word."
Rosscup - This work, originally issued in 1983, is conservative and premillennial, written to help teachers, preachers and people in every walk of life with different views, explanation and application. The 2-column format runs verse by verse for the most part, usually in a helpfully knowledgeable manner, and there are several special sections such as “Prayer” in Acts and “Legalism” in Galatians. The premillennial view is evident on Acts 1:6, 3:20, Romans 11:26, Galatians 6:16, Revelation 20, etc.
The MacArthur study Bible - John MacArthur. Brief but well done notes 1,275 ratings
ESV Study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 6,004 ratings
HCSB Study Bible : Holman Christian Standard Bible - General Editor Jeremy Royal Howard (2010) 2360 pages. Conservative. Good notes. Include Holmans excellent maps.
Life Application Study Bible: Old Testament and New Testament: New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes especially with application of texts. 4,445 ratings
The David Jeremiah Study Bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."
The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version by Morris, Henry M. Excellent notes by well known creationist. 45 ratings
Ryrie Study Bible Expanded Edition (1994) 2232 pages
Zondervan NIV Study Bible - (2011) 2570 pages - Use this one if available as it has more notes than edition below.
NIV Study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. This is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020.
The Experiencing God Study Bible: the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings
NLT Study Bible (Illustration Version)
Disciple's Study Bible: New international version 54 ratings Not that helpful for verse by verse study. Focuses on application of Christian doctrines. 10,000 annotations; doctrinal summaries, "Life Helps" section relate doctrine to everyday discipleship.
The Living Insights Study Bible : New International Version - Charles Swindoll. Notes are good but somewhat sparse and not verse by verse.
The Apologetics Study Bible Understand Why You Believe by Norman Geisler
NIV Archaeological Study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)
"Readers who desire a more intimate knowledge of the historical context of the Bible will appreciate the NIV Archaeological Study Bible. Full of informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects from biblical times, this Bible examines the archaeological record surrounding God’s Word and brings the biblical world to life. Readers’ personal studies will be enriched as they become more informed about the empires, places, and peoples of the ancient world. Features include: • Four-color interior throughout • Bottom-of-page study notes exploring passages that speak on archaeological and cultural facts • Articles (520) covering five main categories: Archaeological Sites, Cultural and Historical Notes, Ancient Peoples and Lands, the Reliability of the Bible, and Ancient Texts and Artifacts • Approximately 500 4-color photographs interspersed throughout • Detailed book introductions that provide basic, at-a-glance information • Detailed charts on pertinent topics • In-text color maps that assist the reader in placing the action "
NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)
The Holman Illustrated Study Bible 120 ratings Includes the excellent Holman maps but otherwise of little help in serious study.
Dictionary of Biblical Imagery - free for use online with no restrictions (i.e., you do not need to borrow this book). Editors Leland Ryken, J C Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III - This is a potential treasure chest to aid your preaching and teaching as it analyzes the meaning of a host of Biblical figures of speech. Clue - use the "One-page view" which then allows you to copy and paste text. One downside is there is no index, so you need to search 3291 pages for entries which are alphabetical.
Dictionary of Paul and his letters 180 ratings IVP Series
The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters is a one-of-a-kind reference work. Following the format of its highly successful companion volume, the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, this Dictionary is designed to bring students, teachers, ministers and laypeople abreast of the established conclusions and significant recent developments in Pauline scholarship. No other single reference work presents as much information focused exclusively on Pauline theology, literature, background and scholarship. In a field that recently has undergone significant shifts in perspective, the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters offers a summa of Paul and Pauline studies. In-depth articles focus on individual theological themes (such as law, resurrection and Son of God), broad theological topics (such as Christology, eschatology and the death of Christ), methods of interpretation (such as rhetorical criticism and social-scientific approaches), background topics (such as apocalypticism, Hellenism and Qumran) and various other subjects specifically related to the scholarly study of Pauline theology and literature (such as early catholicism, the center of Paul's theology, and Paul and his interpreters since F. C. Baur). Separate articles are also devoted to each of the Pauline letters to hermeneutics and to preaching Paul today.
New Bible Commentary - Barry G Webb authored Judges. (1994) See user reviews
Compact Bible commentary by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages. 424 ratings Multiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. The comments are brief but meaty and can really help your study through a given book. A sleeper in my opinion.
NIV Celebrate Recovery Study Bible
Daily Study Bible for Women : New Living Translation
The Woman's Study Bible : the New King James Version
The Study Bible for women : Holman Christian Standard Bible
Daily Study Bible for Men : New Living Translation
NIV topical Study Bible : New International Version
The Hebrew-Greek key study Bible : New American standard study by Strong, James, 1822-1894; Zodhiates, Spiros
The New Inductive Study Bible : updated New American Standard Bible
Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews.
The Shaw pocket Bible handbook - Editor - Walter Elwell (1984) 408 pages.
"This hardback is small in size but packed full of content: Brief summaries of every book of the bible, cultural, archaeological and historical info, word definitions, pictures, maps and charts." Worth checking!
J.Sidlow Baxter: Explore The Book - Vol. 6 Acts to Revelation
WORD STUDY RESOURCES
The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament by Zodhiates, Spiros - This is my "go to" resource for Greek word studies. One on the best lexicons for laymen. Highly Recommended for Greek Word Studies to aid your interpretation of a passage.
Analytical Lexicon of the Greek New Testament by Friberg, Timothy. Shorter definitions than Zodhiates but does an excellent job in summarizing the various nuances of a specific Greek word. One of my favorites.
Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament by Gingrich, F. Wilbur. Similar to Friberg but shorter definitions. Gingrich however gives more Scriptures for each nuance, whereas Friberg generally gives only one representative Scripture.
The New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the Greek New Testament by Rogers, Cleon - This book is a gold mine of little gems on individual Greek words in any NT passage you are studying. If you have time it is always worth checking out! I use it in my Greek word studies all the time.
Word meanings in the New Testament - Matthew-Revelation by Ralph Earle. Strictly speaking this is not a lexicon, but it offers insights on select words in a verse by verse format (but not every verse is included in the analysis). This resource is worth checking if you have time as it can occasionally give some wonderful insights on a specific Greek word.
New Testament Words - William Barclay - 59 ratings very interesting resource - covers about 70 NT Greek words in Barclay's unique style. On page 289 there is a helpful index of English words with the corresponding Greek word, in turn followed by the places Barclay described them in New Testament Words
Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament : based on semantic domains - Louw Nida. Brief but nice definitions. Not easy to use - you need to know some Greek. Classifies Greek words into 93 "semantic domains" (see list on page XXV) and if you can categorize the word you are looking for in one of the domains, it can help find the specific word you are interested in.
Kittel's Theological Dictionary of the New Testament : abridged in one volume (TDNT) - Classic ("Little Kittel") work summarizing the 10 volume set by Kittel. For most of us the abridged definition is "more than enough!"
A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament, and other early Christian literature (BDAG); by Bauer, Walter, More detailed definitions but need to know Greek. Zodhiates and Friberg are much easier to use.
Liddell and Scott's Greek-English lexicon, abridged : the little Liddell by Liddell, Henry George. The abridged version. You need to know Greek to use.
Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old Testament and New Testament Words - pdf. The old standby. You can also borrow Vine's complete expository dictionary of Old and New Testament words
New Testament Words in Today's Language by Detzler, Wayne A - Wonderful resource to supplement word studies. 3 ratings THIS IS A SLEEPER!
HENRY ALFORD
- Ephesians 4:1-6
- Ephesians 4:1-3: Walk in a Manner Worthy - 1
- Ephesians 4:1-3: Walk in a Manner Worthy - 2
- Ephesians 4:3-6: Preserving the Unity of the Spirit -1
- Ephesians 4:7-12
- Ephesians 4:7-10: Preserving the Unity of the Spirit -2
- Ephesians 4:11-13: Preserving the Unity of the Spirit - 3
- Ephesians 4:12: Preserving the Unity of the Spirit - 4
- Ephesians 4:13-16
- Ephesians 4:13: The Goal of Equipping the Saints
- Ephesians 4:14: Characteristics of the Mature in Christ
- Ephesians 4:15: Characteristics of the Mature in Christ 2
- Ephesians 4:16: Characteristics of the Mature in Christ 3
- Ephesians 4:17-27
- Ephesians 4:17-19: A Brand New Way of Life - 1
- Ephesians 4:20-24: A Brand New Way of Life - 2
- Ephesians 4:22-27: A Brand New Way of Life - 3
- Ephesians 4:28-32
- Ephesians 4:28-29: A Brand New Way of Life - 4
- Ephesians 4:31-32: A Brand New Way of Life - 5
BRIAN BELL
CHRIS BENFIELD Sermon
JOHANN BENGEL
JOSEPH BENSON
BIBLE GATEWAY DEVOTIONALS
- Ephesians 4:11-26 Every Member a Minister
- Ephesians 4:15 8 Words to Change Your Family
- Ephesians 4:25-32 How to Have a Good Fight
- Ephesians 4:26-32 Forgiving and Forgetting
- Ephesians 4:28 Finding Worth in Your Work
JIM BOMKAMP - Calvary Chapel
- Ephesians 4:1-10 Paul Exhorts The Ephesians To Be Christ-like And To Be In Unity In The Spirit
- Ephesians 4:11-16 The Intended Plan Of God To Use Offices And Gifts In The Church
- Ephesians 4:17-24 The Importance Of Being Who We Are In Christ
- Ephesians 4:25-32 Paul Warns The Ephesians To Avoid The Kind Of Behavior That Destroys Fellowship
GREGORY BROWN COMMENTARY
- Ephesians 4:1-6 How to Live a Life Worthy of Christ’s Calling
- Ephesians 4:7-16 God’s Plan to Build the Church
- Ephesians 4:17-24 Be Different from the World
- Ephesians 4:25-32. The Divine Wardrobe of Believers
WILLIAM BURKITT
CAMBRIDGE BIBLE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES - H C G Moule
CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT - J O F Murray
- Ephesians 4:1 Paul's Challenge To The Church
- Ephesians 4:1-6 Maintaining The Unity Of The Church - Part 1
- Ephesians 4:1-6 Maintaining The Unity Of The Church - Part 2
- Ephesians 4:1-6 Maintaining The Unity Of The Church - Part 3
- Ephesians 4:1-6 Maintaining The Unity Of The Church - Part 4
- Ephesians 4:1-7 All For One And One For All
- Ephesians 4:7-16 Out Of Many, One
- Ephesians 4:11-32 The Marks of A Maturing Christian
- Ephesians 4:17-24 A New Walk For A New Life
- Ephesians 4:25-32 The Results Of A Transformed Life - Part 1
- Ephesians 4:25-32 The Results Of A Transformed Life - Part 2
- Ephesians 4:25-32 The Results Of A Transformed Life - Part 3
- Ephesians 4:25-32 The Results Of A Transformed Life - Part 4
- Ephesians 4:26-27 On Standing Ground
RICH CATHERS - frequent illustations
- Ephesians 3:1-7
- Ephesians 3:8-13
- Ephesians 3:14-17a
- Ephesians 3:17b-19
- Ephesians 3:20-21
- Ephesians 4-6
- Ephesians 4:1-6
- Ephesians 4:7-12
- Ephesians 4:13-16
- Ephesians 4:17-24
- Ephesians 4:17-32
- Ephesians 4:25-27
- Ephesians 4:28-29
- Ephesians 4:30-32
- Ephesians 5:1-7
- Ephesians 5:8-14
- Ephesians 5:21-28
- Ephesians 5:15-21
- Ephesians 5:15-18
- Ephesians 5:15-27
- Ephesians 5:18-20
- Ephesians 5:21-24
- Ephesians 5:25-27
- Ephesians 5:28-33
- Ephesians 6:1-4
- Ephesians 6:5-9
- Ephesians 6:10-13
- Ephesians 6:14-15
- Ephesians 6:16-17
- Ephesians 6:18-24
LEWIS SPERRY CHAFER
VINCENT CHEUNG
- Ephesians 4:1-3 Preserving Unity
- Ephesians 4:4-6 The Basis for Christian Unity
- Ephesians 4:7-10 Christ's Purpose for His Church
- Ephesians 4:11-13 Growing into a Mature Church
- Ephesians 4:14-16 Vital Signs of a Healthy Body
- Ephesians 4:17-19 How Not to Live
- Ephesians 4:17-32 Solving Conflicts
- Ephesians 4:20-24 The Changed Life
- Ephesians 4:25 To Tell the Truth
- Ephesians 4:26-27 How to Be Both Good and Mad
- Ephesians 4:28 To Cure a Thief
- Ephesians 4:29 Transformed Talk
- Ephesians 4:30 Why Not Sin?
- Ephesians 4:31-32 Taming Your Temper
- Ephesians 4:32 How Can I Ever Forgive?
W A CRISWELL - classic Southern Baptist
- Ephesians 4:1-6 The True Ecumenism
- Ephesians 4:1-6 The One Baptism
- Ephesians 4:1-6 The True Seven-fold Unity of the Church
- Ephesians 4:1-6 The Sevenfold Unity of the Church
- Ephesians 4:4-6 The One Baptism
- Ephesians 4:5 The One Baptism
- Ephesians 4:5 One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
- Ephesians 4:6-12 School of the Prophets
- Ephesians 4:6,13 The True Unity of the Church
- Ephesians 4:7-12 The Gift for Preaching
- Ephesians 4:8 Our Lord's Entrance Into Heaven
- Ephesians 4:8 Our Lord's Entrance Into Heaven
- Ephesians 4:8-10 Christ's Ascension Into Heaven
- Ephesians 4:8-10 The Heavenly Ascension
- Ephesians 4:8-10 The Heavenly Ascensio
- Ephesians 4:8-10 Leading Captivity Captive
- Ephesians 4:8-10 Leading Captivity Captive
- Ephesians 4:7-12 Christ's Ascension Gifts
- Ephesians 4:7-12 Christ's Ascension Gifts
- Ephesians 4:11 Spirit Gifts for the Great Commission
- Ephesians 4:11 Spirit Gifts for the Great Commission
- Ephesians 4:11 The Mission of the Pastor
- Ephesians 4:15 The Pope, The Rabbi, and the Pastor
- Ephesians 4:15 The Pope, The Rabbi, and The Pastor
- Ephesians 4:30 Grieving the Holy Spirit
- Ephesians 4:30 Grieving the Holy Spirit
- Ephesians 4:30 Grieving the Holy Spirit
- Ephesians 4:32 Sweetest Verse in the Bible
- Ephesians 4:32 Sweetest Verse in the Bible
- Ephesians 4:32 The Most Beautiful Text in the Bible
R W DALE
RON DANIEL
Click the sermon index for Ephesians to access the individual messages listed below...
- Ephesians 4:1 Walk Worthy Of Your Calling
- Ephesians 4:2-3 Enduring People In The Church
- Ephesians 4:4-7 Unity In The Body
- Ephesians 4:8-10 Jesus' Descension
- Ephesians 4:11-13 Offices For Equipping
- Ephesians 4:14-16 Winds Of Doctrine
- Ephesians 4:17-19 The Way The World Walks
- Ephesians 4:20-24 Put Aside The Old Self
- Ephesians 4:25-32 Lies, Anger, And Selfishness
J N DARBY
DEFENDER'S STUDY BIBLE
- Ephesians 4:1 prisoner walk worthy vocation
- Ephesians 4:3 unity
- Ephesians 4:4 one body
- Ephesians 4:5 one faith one baptism
- Ephesians 4:6 One God and Father
- Ephesians 4:7 every one of us
- Ephesians 4:8 Wherefore he saith
- Ephesians 4:9 lower parts
- Ephesians 4:10 above all heavens
- Ephesians 4:11 he gave pastors and teachers
- Ephesians 4:12 edifying
- Ephesians 4:13 unity of the faith and
- Ephesians 4:14 wind of doctrine
- Ephesians 4:15 truth in love
- Ephesians 4:18 understanding darkened
- Ephesians 4:22 conversation
- Ephesians 4:24 created
- Ephesians 4:30 sealed
- The Calling and the Conduct of the Christian (Ephesians 4:1-16)
- Leaving Our Old Ways Behind (Ephesians 4:17-24)
- Putting Off Lies and Embracing the Truth (Ephesians 4:25-32)
- Righteous Anger (Ephesians 4:26-27)
- The Christian Work Ethic (Ephesians 4:28)
- Taming the Truth (Ephesians 4:25-32)
- From Malice to Mercy (Ephesians 4:31-32)
- Who are the captives in Ephesians 4:8?
WARREN DOUD- most comments are followed by topical studies
- Entire Ephesians Study in a single 310 page Pdf
- Ephesians 4:1-6 The Christian's Walk | Bitterness | Baptism | Redeeming the Time
- Ephesians 4:7-12 Salvation in the Old Testament | Christian Worker Qualifications | Servants of God
- Ephesians 4:13-16 Teaching in a Local Church | Deity of Christ | Witnessing
- Ephesians 4:17-24 Confession of Sin | Occupation with Christ | Separation | Sin Nature
- Ephesians 4:25-32 Sins of the Tongue | Anger | Forgiveness
J LIGON DUNCAN
- Ephesians 4:1-3 One Body, Spirit, Hope, Lord, Faith, Baptism, God and Father
- Ephesians 4:1-3 Walking Worthy of Our Calling
- Ephesians 4:1-2 Walking Worthy of Our Calling (2)
- Ephesians 4:4-6 One Body, Spirit, Hope, Lord, Faith, Baptism, God and Father (2)
- Ephesians 4:4-6 One Body, Spirit, Hope, Lord, Faith, Baptism, God and Father (3)
- Ephesians 4:7-13 To Each One Grace Was Given
- Ephesians 4:11-13 Why Christ Gifted the Church
- Ephesians 4:14-16 Jesus Is Alive, and As a Result
- Ephesians 4:16-37 Anger and the Glory of God
- Ephesians 4:17-24 Walk Like A Gentile?
- Ephesians 4:25-28 Lying and the Glory of God
- Ephesians 4:28 Stealing and Work, and the Glory of God
- Ephesians 4:29-30 Talk, Edification, the Holy Spirit, and the Glory of God
- Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Bitterness, Forgiveness, and Being Like God
CHARLES ELLICOTT - editor, Alfred Barry author
- Click here for all devotionals below on one page
- Ephesians 4:1,2 Whose Prisoner Are You?
- Ephesians 4: 3-7 Spiritual Unity Is Not Automatic
- Ephesians 4:17-27 What to Do With Anger
- Ephesians 4:28-32 Don't Rob Yourself!
EXPLORE THE BIBLE
EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE - G G Findlay
- Ephesians 4:1-6 The Fundamental Unities
- Ephesians 4:7-12 The Measure of the Gift of Christ
- Ephesians 4:13-16 The Growth of the Church
- Ephesians 4:17-19 The Walk of the Gentiles
- Ephesians 4:20-24 The Two Human Types
- Ephesians 4:25-5:6 Discarded Vices
- Ephesians 4:25-5:6 Doctrine and Ethics
DON FORTNER Sermons
- Ephesians 4:1-32 Walking With God
- Ephesians 4:1-7 AN EXHORTATION TO UNITY AND PEACE
- Ephesians 4:7-16 The Fulfilling of All Things
- Ephesians 4:15 Christ Our Head
- Ephesians 4:17-32 Living for Christ
- Ephesians 4:20-21 In The School of Christ
- Ephesians 4:25 The Body of Christ
- Ephesians 4:30 Grieve not the Holy Spirit
- Ephesians 4:32 FOR CHRISTS SAKE
A C GAEBELEIN
DAVID GORDON
SAM GORDON
- The Genius of Grace - 429 page commentary in Pdf - modern work - well done
GOSPEL COALITION - well known modern expositors
GENE GETZ - Short videos with principles
- Ephesians 4:1-6; Walking Worthy: When we truly understand what God has done for all of us in Jesus Christ, we should respond by living godly lives in love and unity. Video
- Ephesians 4:7-16; Building Up One Another: To become mature in Christ as local communities of faith, we must all function as members of one another. Video
- Ephesians 4:17-24; Walking in Newness of Life: Since God chose each one of us to live holy lives, we are to become what He created us to be. Video
- Ephesians 4:25-5:5; Walking in Love: Because of Christ's supreme act of love for us, we are to walk in love in all of our relationships. Video
GOTQUESTIONS
- Ephesians 4:5 What does it mean that there is only one baptism?
- Ephesians 4:15 What does it mean to speak the truth in love?
- Ephesians 4:29 What does the Bible say about anger?
- Ephesians 4:1-6 The Walk and Service of the Believer
- Ephesians 4:7-11 Ministry of the New Testament Church
- Ephesians 4:12-16 The Purpose of the Ministry of the Appointed Servants
- Ephesians 4:17-32 Believers New Creations in Christ - Walk as a New Man
JAMES HASTINGS - Great Texts of the Bible - very in depth
CHARLES HODGE
HOMILETICS - from Pulpit Commentary
- Ephesians 4:1-6 Unity in the Church
- Ephesians 4:7-13 Giving Better Gifts
- Ephesians 4:7-16 Your Gifts for the Church
- Ephesians 4:11-15 Servants -- Not Caesars
- Ephesians 4:11-16 Why I Believe in the Local Church
- Ephesians 4:17-24 Renewed in the Spiritual Mind
- Ephesians 4:17-24 Dare to Be Different
- Ephesians 4:17-24 Extreme Makeover
- Ephesians 4:25-27 Containing Conjugal Conflict
- Ephesians 4:25-32 Living Truthfully
- Ephesians 4:29 Communication and the Family
- Ephesians 4:29 The Seven C's of Communication
- Ephesians 4:30-32 The Root of Bitterness
INTERNATIONAL CRITICAL NEW TESTAMENT COMMENTARY - T K Abbott, 1909
JAMIESON, FAUSSET & BROWN
S LEWIS JOHNSON
- Ephesians 4:1-6 Unity of One Body
- Ephesians 4:7-12 The Work of the Ministry - I
- Ephesians 4:13-16 The Work of the Ministry - II
- Ephesians 4:17-24 Putting On of the New Man
- Ephesians 4:25-5:2 The Christian's Use of the Tongue
STEPHEN C KILGORE
- Walk in Unity Ephesians 4:7-16 - Ephesians: Blessed Beyond Belief to Build up the Body
PAUL KRETZMANN
LANGE'S COMMENTARY
STEVE LAWSON
DAVID LEGGE
- Ephesians 4:1-6:Lessons On Walking In Church
- Ephesians 4:7-10:The Bounties Of Our Conquering Christ
- Ephesians 4:11-16:Body Building
- Ephesians 4:17-24:Change Your Clothes!
- Ephesians 4:25-32: The Wardrobe Of The Spirit
LIFEWAY SERMONS
- Ephesians 4:1-3 A Clearly Different Way to Walk
- Ephesians 4:1-16 A Theology that Always Leads to Mission
- Ephesians 4:2-6 What We Are Becoming
- Ephesians 4:7-10 The Power to Change
- Ephesians 4:20: Christian & Non-Christian
- Ephesians 4 Mp3's - click to listen to the following sermons
- Ephesians 4:1–3 ‘Therefore’
- Ephesians 4:1–3 Worthy of our Calling
- Ephesians 4:2–3 Keeping the Unity of the Spirit
- Ephesians 4:4–6 The Body of Christ
- Ephesians 4:4–6 ‘One Spirit’
- Ephesians 4:4–6 Revival
- Ephesians 4:4 One Hope
- Ephesians 4:5 One Lord
- Ephesians 4:5 One Faith
- Ephesians 4:5 One Baptism
- Ephesians 4:6 One God
- Ephesians 4:7–10 ‘One … every one’
- Ephesians 4:9–10 The Drama of Redemption
- Ephesians 4:7,11 Differing Gifts
- Ephesians 4:11 Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers
- Ephesians 4:12–16 Edifying the Body
- Ephesians 4:13 Faith and Knowledge
- Ephesians 4:14 No More Children
- Ephesians 4:14 The Wiles of the Devil
- Ephesians 4:15 Speaking the Truth in Love
- Ephesians 4:15–16 Growing Up
- Ephesians 4:15–16 Activities and Life
- Practice Rooted in Doctrine — Ephesians 4:17
- The Emptiness of the Christless Life — Ephesians 4:17-19
- Darkness and Light — Ephesians 4:17-19
- Knowledge of the Truth — Ephesians 4:20-21
- Hearing and Learning Christ — Ephesians 4:20-21
- Holiness and Sanctification — Ephesians 4:22-24
- Corruption; Lusts; Deceits — Ephesians 4:22-24
- When Not to Pray; but to Act — Ephesians 4:22-24
- Renewed in the Spirit of the Mind — Ephesians 4:23
- Be Up and Doing! — Ephesians 4:24
- Putting on the New Man — Ephesians 4:25
- Putting Away Lying — Ephesians 4:25
- Sinful and Righteous Anger — Ephesians 4:20-27
- Not Stealing; but Labouring — Ephesians 4:28
- Communicating with Others — Ephesians 4:29
- Grieve Not the Holy Spirit — Ephesians 4:30
- Ephesians 4:1: The Lowly Walk-1
- Ephesians 4:1-6: High Position, Lowly Walk Study Guide (see dropdown menu) - different than sermons
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- The Lowly Walk-1
- The Lowly Walk-2
- The Lowly Walk-3
- The Lowly Walk-4
- The Lowly Walk-5
- The Lowly Walk-6
- Ephesians 4:1: The Lowly Walk-2
- Ephesians 4:2: The Lowly Walk-3
- Ephesians 4:2: The Lowly Walk-4
- Ephesians 4:2: The Lowly Walk-5
- Ephesians 4:2-6: The Lowly Walk-6
- Ephesians 4:7-10 The True Measure of an Authentic Church
- Ephesians 4:7-11 The Gifts of Christ to His Church
- Ephesians 4:7–16 Characteristics of a True Church, Part 4
- Ephesians 4:11 Building the Body of Christ, Part 1
- Ephesians 4:11-16 Building the Body of Christ, Part 2
- Ephesians 4:11-16 Perfecting the Saints
- Ephesians 4:11-16 The Life of the Church
- Ephesians 4:17–20 Off with the Old, On with the New, Part 1
- Ephesians 4:19-24: Off w the Old, On w the New-2
- Ephesians 4:17-5:14 Study Guide (see dropdown menu) - different than the sermons
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- Off w the Old, On w the New-1
- Off w the Old, On w the New-2
- Principles of New Life
- Walking in Love-1
- Walking in Love-2
- Living in the Light
- Ephesians 4:25–32 Principles of New Life
- Ephesians 4:32 Forgiveness: Conditional or Unconditional?
- Ephesians 4:11 Are There Prophets Today?
- Ephesians 4:26 Can Believers Be Angry Without Sinning?
- Ephesians 4:1 The Calling and the Kingdom
- Ephesians 4:5 The Threefold Unity
- Ephesians 4:7 The Measure of Grace
- Ephesians 4:13 The Goal of Progress
- Ephesians 4:20, 21 Christ Our Lesson and our Teacher
- Ephesians 4:22 A Dark Picture and A Bright Hope
- Ephesians 4:24 The New Man
- Ephesians 4:30 Grieving the Spirit
P G MATTHEW
- Ephesians 4:17-19 The Pagan Life
- Ephesians 4:20-24 The Christian Life 1
- Ephesians 4:25-32 The Christian Life 2
J VERNON MCGEE - Thru the Bible Mp3's
BRYN MACPHAIL Sermons - these are not in much depth
- Ephesians 4:1-6 Preserving Unity
- Ephesians 4:1-6 A Unified Church
- Ephesians 4:7-16 Organized Diversity
- Ephesians 4:7-13 An Effective Church
- Ephesians 4:14-16 A Growing Church
- Ephesians 4:11-16 Exercising Diversity
- Ephesians 4:17-32 Changed People
F B MEYER
Chapter 1 - The Father
Chapter 2 - The Father's Wealth
Chapter 3 - "In Him"
Chapter 4 - "Created in Him"
Chapter 5 - "The Heavenly Places"
Chapter 6 - Love: On God's Side
Chapter 7 - Love: On Our Side
Chapter 8 - The Holy Spirit
Chapter 9 - "Filled"
Chapter 10 - Power
Chapter 11 - "The Church"
Chapter 12 - The Reciprocal Inheritance
Chapter 13 - Man in Christ
Chapter 14 - Our Walk
Chapter 15 - The Christian Armed
- Ephesians 4:1-2 Fruit of Spirit - Meekness
- Ephesians 4:14-15: Our Sheet Anchor
- Ephesians 4:10: Descending and Ascending
- Ephesians 4:22-24: Making A Fresh Start
MONERGISM - Mp3's with number of sermons in parenthesis
- Ephesians 4 (124)
ROBERT MORGAN - frequent illustrations
- Ephesians 4:1-16 The Perfect Church
- Ephesians 4:17-32 What Lifestyle Fits the Christian?
- Ephesians 4:32 Forgiving Others
H C G MOULE - Expository Readings - click "Front Cover" to go to nearest page denoted below
- A Retrospect and Review (Eph 1-3) - p147)
- Ephesians 4:1-7 Holy Results of Heavenly Blessing: Humility, Love, Harmony -p169
- Ephesians 4:7-16 Holy Results of Heavenly Blessing: Diversity and Harmony of Gifts and Service- p209
- Ephesians 4:17-24 Holy Results of Heavenly Blessing: The Old Man and the New - p209
- Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Holy Results of Heavenly Blessing Total Abstinence from Sinning... p229
ROBERT NEIGHBOUR
- Ephesians 4:4-6 "That They May Be One Even As We Are One"
- Ephesians 4:7-16 Diversity Within Unity
- Ephesians 4:17-24 You Live What You Know
- Ephesians 4:25 Speaking the Truth in Love
- Ephesians 4:26-27 Don't Give the Devil an Opportunity
- Ephesians 4:28 Sharing with Those in Need
- Ephesians 4:29-30 Saying Grace
- Ephesians 4:31-32 Walking as Jesus Walked
JAMES NISBET - Church Pulpit Commentary
OUR DAILY BREAD
- Ephesians 4:1: What's In A Name
- Ephesians 4:1: Finding Our Calling
- Ephesians 4:1-6: The Only Way
- Ephesians 4:1-6 Maintain Unity
- Ephesians 4:1-6: Unity In The Faith
- Ephesians 4:1-6: Why Bother With Church
- Ephesians 4:1-6: What's A Church For
- Ephesians 4:1-6 It's A Fact
- Ephesians 4:2 Sports & Humility
- Ephesians 4:3: When We Disagree
- Ephesians 4:7-13 Still Going
- Ephesians 4:5-16 Blended Together
- Ephesians 4:7-16 People Power
- Ephesians 4:7-16. Built To Last
- Ephesians 4:7-11 Corine
- Ephesians 4:1-12 Difficult People
- Ephesians 4:1-16 Just Be Yourself
- Ephesians 4:1-16 Measuring Growth
- Ephesians 4:1-16 Family Togetherness
- Ephesians 4:11-16 Like A Tree
- Ephesians 4:11-16 Handyman Genius
- Ephesians 4:11-16 ''Measure Me''
- Ephesians 4:11-16 ''Like A Tree''
- Ephesians 4:11-16 Job Titles
- Ephesians 4:13 The Spiritually Self-Seeking Church
- Ephesians 4:15 Inseparable Twins
- Ephesians 4:16: Are You Doing Your Part?
- Ephesians 4:16: Part of the Crew
- Ephesians 4:16: Stick Together
- Ephesians 4:17: Control Of The Tube
- Ephesians 4:17: A Wasted Life
- Ephesians 4:17: It Takes Just One
- Ephesians 4:17-24 Sowing Seed With Tears
- Ephesians 4:17-24 Small Step—Giant Leap
- Ephesians 4:17-32 A Timely Word
- Ephesians 4:17-32 Botox For The Soul
- Ephesians 4:17-32 Clean Up The Environment
- Ephesians 4:17-32 Empty Me
- Ephesians 4:17-32 Momma’s Rules
- Ephesians 4:20-32 A Happy Ending
- Ephesians 4:20-24: Don't Let It Get to You
- Ephesians 4:22 Me First”
- Ephesians 4:24: A Christian All the Time
- Ephesians 4:24: Something Has Changed
- Ephesians 4:24 Dragon Skin
- Ephesians 4:24 Spiritual Reupholstering
- Ephesians 4:24 Continuous Conversion (OC)
- Ephesians 4:24 How To Get A New Heartd
- Ephesians 4:25: Wii And Mii
- Ephesians 4:25: No Lying
- Ephesians 4:25: Who's Telling the Truth
- Ephesians 4:25: Good Communicators
- Ephesians 4:25-32 Wholesome Words
- Ephesians 4:25: The Best Policy
- Ephesians 4:25-32: Man Eaters
- Ephesians 4:25-32: Things Said In Secret
- Ephesians 4:26: A Word from the Undertaker
- Ephesians 4:26: Put A Lid On It
- Ephesians 4:26: When Anger Burns - Booklet
- Ephesians 4:26: Moses: His Anger- Booklet
- Ephesians 4:26: Purge Out the Poison
- Ephesians 4:26: Sinless Anger
- Ephesians 4:26: No Grudges After Sunset
- Ephesians 4:26: Holy Anger
- Ephesians 4:26: A Way Of Life
- Ephesians 4:26: No Cause For Alarm
- Ephesians 4:26-27: The Common Enemy
- Ephesians 4:27: No Place For the Devil
- Ephesians 4:28: God Honoring Work
- Ephesians 4:28: Meaningful Work
- Ephesians 4:28: Givers And Takers
- Ephesians 4:29: The Power of Words
- Ephesians 4:29: Genuine Love
- Ephesians 4:29: Clean Up the Environment
- Ephesians 4:29: Small Thing, Big Impact.
- Ephesians 4:29: No Unkind Words
- Ephesians 4:29 Tone Check
- Ephesians 4:29-32 Neighborly Love
- Ephesians 4:29-32 Volcanic Activity
- Ephesians 4:29–5:2 Love Locks
- Ephesians 4:29 Speech Study
- Ephesians 4:30 How Was I To Know
- Ephesians 4:25-32 Grieve Not The Spirit
- Ephesians 4:31: Needed: A Tender Heart
- Ephesians 4:31 When God Cleans House
- Ephesians 4:31-32 Twice Is Once Too Many
- Ephesians 4:32: A Little Kinder
- Ephesians 4:32: Are You Good At Forgiving?
- Ephesians 4:32: The Power of Kindness
- Ephesians 4:32 Fragile Loads - Our Daily Bread
- Ephesians 4:32: Forgive--And Forget
- Ephesians 4:32: A Persistent Problem
- Ephesians 4:32: Getting Even
- Ephesians 4:32: Try A Little Kindness
JOSEPH PARKER - People's Bible Commentary
New Year Needs | Ephesians 4:10-13 | New Year Needs | Donnie L. Martin |
Building the Body of Christ - Construction of His Church | Ephesians 4:11-16 | Church, Building of; Christ, Body of | Johnny Hunt |
How To Know If You Are Growing | Ephesians 4:11-16 | Growth, Christian; Development, Christian; Christian Living | Mark Adams |
Building the Body of Christ | Ephesians 4:11-16 | Church; Body of Christ; Leadership | Johnny Hunt |
Are There Any Corrections, Deletions, or Additions? | Ephesians 4:17-24 | Renewal; Revival | Franklin L. Kirksey |
Extreme Makeover | Ephesians 4:17-32 | Discipleship; Change; Progress | Mark Adams |
Marriage - Prescription For A Powerful Partnership | Ephesians 4:26-32 | Marriage; Love; Family; Home | J. Gerald Harris |
Giving Place To The Devil | Ephesians 4:27 | Devil | Alan Stewart |
Turning Bitterness into Blessings | Ephesians 4:30-32 | Bitterness; Anger; Revenge | J. Mike Minnix |
- The Wealth, Walk and Warfare of the Christian (Eph 1:1-6:20)
- Ephesians 4:1-6 Maintain Unity of Spirit
- Ephesians 4:1-6 One Lord, Spirit, Body
- Ephesians 4:7-16 How Saints Minister Body
- Ephesians 4:7-16 Why Saints Minister to the Body
- Ephesians 4:7-16 How Saints Minister to the Body
- Ephesians 4:11–12 Alone in a Big Church A Call to Small Togetherness
- Ephesians 4:17-21 Escape From Futility
- Ephesians 4:22-24 Put On The New Person
- Ephesians 4:22-27 Satan Seeks a Gap
- Ephesians 4:25 Speak Truth w Your Neighbor
- Ephesians 4:28 Don't Steal, Work And Give!
- Ephesians 4:29-30 Make Your Mouth a Means of Grace
- Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Be Kind To One Another
- Ephesians 4:32-5:2 Forgive just as God in Christ has forgiven
- Ephesians 4:32-5:2 Christ's Love: Its Cost
- Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Be Kind to One Another
- Ephesians 4:32–5:2 Forgive Just as God in Christ Also Has Forgiven You
JOHN PIPER - LOOK AT THE BOOK - Piper makes observations on each portion - they are about 10 minutes (+/-) each
- Unity in Truth by Love (Overview) Ephesians 4:1–16
- How Will Diversity Not Destroy Oneness? Ephesians 4:7–10, Part 1
- Was the Old Testament in Light of the New? Ephesians 4:7–10, Part 2
- Did Jesus Descend into Hell? Ephesians 4:7–10, Part 3
- How Does Christ Fill All Things? Ephesians 4:7–10, Part 4
- Individualism and Solidarity in the Church Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 1
- Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, and Teachers Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 2
- Does Christ Put Pastors in Specific Churches? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 3
- Who Are the Ministers in the Church? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 4
- How Do Saints Build the Body? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 5
- Unity in Truth Understood and Embraced Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 6
- Will We Find Unity Before Christ Comes? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 7
- Why Do We Call Jesus the Son of God? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 8
- How Is the Church a Mature Man? Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 9
- How Not to Be Childlike Ephesians 4:11–14, Part 10
- All Christians Speak Truth to Grow the Body Ephesians 4:15–16, Part 1
- The Body Makes the Body Grow Ephesians 4:15–16, Part 2
- Who Lives in the Church? Ephesians 4:15–16, Part 3
- Ephesians 4:1-6 God Has A Big Family
- Ephesians 4:11 The Shepherd's Gift
- Ephesians 4:29-32 Do Not Grieve the Holy Spirit
- Ephesians 4:29-32 Is Total Forgiveness Realistic?
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Excellent 5 Part Sermon Series on Forgiveness by Dr Ray Pritchard: following messages are also in his book - The Healing Power of Forgiveness (see reviews by readers)
- 1) Forgiveness Healing the Hurt We Never Deserved
- 2) Forgiveness and the Lord's Prayer
- 3) Judge Not!
- 4) Is Total Forgiveness Realistic
- 5) The Final Step-Blessing Your Enemies
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Other Resources on Forgiveness
- Father, Forgive Them by Dr. Ray Pritchard
- Forgiving the Unforgivable by Dr. Ray Pritchard
- How Can I Learn to Forgive? by Dr. Ray Pritchard
- Unless You Forgive by Dr. Ray Pritchard
- Forgiving the Unforgivable article by Dr. Ray Pritchard
- Forgiveness of Injuries (Mt 18:21-22) by John Angell James
- Forgiveness of Sins by Henry Law - 17 Chapter Treatise!
REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE
- Eph 4:1
- Eph 4:4–6
- Eph 4:7
- Eph 4:8
- Eph 4:9
- Eph 4:11
- Eph 4:12–13
- Eph 4:16
- Eph 4:17–19
- Eph 4:21
- Eph 4:22–24
- Eph 4:25–5:5
- Eph 4:27
- Eph 4:30
- Eph 4:32–5:2
WILLIAM B RILEY(1919)
- Ephesians 4 The Purpose Of The Church Part 1 UNITY
- Ephesians 4:7-10 The Purpose Of The Church Part 2 DIVERSITY
- Ephesians 4:13 The Purpose Of The Church Part 4 MATURITY
- Ephesians 4:11-12 The Purpose Of The Church Part 3 MINISTRY
- Ephesians 4:14-16 The Purpose Of The Church Part 5 STABILITY
- Ephesians 4:17-32 New Wardrobe
- Ephesians 4:30 Don't Grieve The Spirit
RAYMOND SAXE - short sermon notes
- Ephesians 4:1-3 (pdf)
- Ephesians 4:4-6 (pdf)
- Ephesians 4:7-10 (pdf)
- Ephesians 4:12-13 (pdf)
- Ephesians 4:14-16 (pdf)
- Ephesians 4:17-24 (pdf)
- Ephesians 4:21-24 (pdf)
- Ephesians 4:25 (pdf)
- Ephesians 4:1-16 ( doc, pdf)
- Ephesians 4:1-3 ( doc, pdf)
- Ephesians 4:4-6 ( doc, pdf)
- Ephesians 4:7-10 ( doc, pdf)
- Ephesians 4:11 ( doc, pdf)
- Ephesians 4:12-13 ( doc, pdf)
- Ephesians 4:14-16 ( doc, pdf)
- Ephesians 4:17-19 ( doc, pdf)
- Ephesians 4:21-24 ( doc, pdf)
- Ephesians 4:25-32 ( doc, pdf)
SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY
SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS - most from Our Daily Bread
SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS - most from Today in the Word
SERMONS BY VERSE
- Ephesians 4:1-3 A Consistent Walk Enjoined - includes sermons below
- Ephesians 4:4-6 Christian Unity
- Ephesians 4:7,8 The Ascension of Christ
- Ephesians 4:11-16 The Use of a Stated Ministry
- Ephesians 4:20, 21 Education and Walk of Christians
- Ephesians 4:22-24 The Old Man and the New
- Ephesians 4:30 Grieving the Spirit
- Ephesians 4:32 Forgiveness of Sins
CHUCK SMITH
- Ephesians 4 Commentary
- Sermon Notes for Ephesians 4:1
- Sermon Notes for Ephesians 4:4
- Sermon Notes for Ephesians 4:7
- Sermon Notes for Ephesians 4:11
- Sermon Notes for Ephesians 4:13
- Sermon Notes for Ephesians 4:15
- Sermon Notes for Ephesians 4:15
- Sermon Notes for Ephesians 4:17
- Sermon Notes for Ephesians 4:21
- Sermon Notes for Ephesians 4:27
- Sermon Notes for Ephesians 4:30
- Ephesians 4 Exposition
- Ephesians 4:3 True Unity Promoted
- Ephesians 4:7-12 The Ascension of Christ
- Ephesians 4:15-16. The Head and the Body
- Ephesians 4:15-16 The Head and the Body - NOTES
- Ephesians 4:20-21. True Learning
- Ephesians 4:20-21 True Learning - NOTES
- Ephesians 4:30 Grieve Not the Holy Spirit
- Ephesians 4:32 For Christ's Sake
- Ephesians 4:32: Forgiveness Made Easy
- Ephesians 4:15 - Devotional
- Ephesians 4:30 - Devotional
- Ephesians 4:1-3: Why The Church Exists
- Ephesians 4:1-6: Cry For Unity
- Ephesians 4:7-10: How The Church Works
- Ephesians 4:11-15: What Is Your Gift?
- Ephesians 4:11-12: Understanding Your Gift
- Ephesians 4:11: The Contemporary Christ
- Ephesians 4:11-12: Church's Building & Maintenance
- Ephesians 4:11-12: Shaping Up Saints
- Ephesians 4:13-16: On Growing Up
- Ephesians 4:17-21: Darkness Of Mind
- Ephesians 4:22-24: Putting Off-Putting On
- Ephesians 4:22-27: Practicing Christianity
- Ephesians 4:28-29: Living In Focus
- Ephesians 4:30-32: Forgive And Live
- Ephesians 4:1-3 Why The Church Exists
- Ephesians 4:4-6 A Cry For Unity
- Ephesians 4:7-10 Open Your Gifts!
- Ephesians 4:11-12 What Is Your Gift?
- Ephesians 4:13-16 Slow Growth
- Ephesians 4:17-2l A Radical Change
- Ephesians 4:22-32 Put Off And Put On
RAY STEDMAN - BODY LIFE
Matthew 13:24-30
Ephesians 4:1-3
Ephesians 4:4-6
Ephesians 4:7
1 Corinthians 12:7-16
Ephesians 4:7-10
Ephesians 4:11-12
Ephesians 4:11-12
Luke 4:16-23
John 13:7-35
Ephesians 4:13-18
Luke 4:18-19
Various
Various
JOHN STEVENSON
- Ephesians 4:1-16. The Christian Walk.
- Ephesians 4:17-24. Christological Implications
- Ephesians 4:26-27. How to be Good and Angry.
SAM STORMS
DAVID STRAIN - First Presbyterian, Jacksonsville, Miss
- Ephesians 4:1-16 How the Body Grows
- Ephesians 4:17-32 Put Off, Put On
- Ephesians 4:25-32 The New Self
- Ephesians 1-3 The Calling and Design of the Church
- Ephesians 4-6 The Conduct and Duty of the Church
- Ephesians - The Christian's Present Possessions in Christ
- Bibliography for Ephesians
- Life in the Covenant - Ephesians 4:1-6:20
- Unity in Diversity - Ephesians 4:1-16
- Walk - Ephesians 4:1-3
- One - Ephesians 4:4-6
- Gift(s) bestowed - Ephesians 4:7
- Psalm 68 celebration - Ephesians 4:8
- Christ's humiliation and exaltation - Ephesians 4:9-10
- Shaping the diversity of the church - Ephesians 4:11
- Ministering to others - Ephesians 4:12-15
- Body - Ephesians 4:16
- Life of the New Nature - Ephesians 4:17-6:9
- Sensitivity to sin - Ephesians 4:17-20
- Heard Jesus - Ephesians 4:21
- To put off . . . to be made new . . . and to put on - Ephesians 4:22-24
- Putting off and putting on - Ephesians 4:25-5:5
- Do not give the devil a foothold - Ephesians 4:25-29
- Do not grieve - Ephesians 4:30-32
- Live a life of love - Ephesians 4:32-5:2
- 4:1-2 Living A Life Worthy Of Grace
- 4:3-6 Keeping The Unity Of The Spirit
- 4:7-10 Christ The Giver, And The Gifts He Gives
- 4:11 Christ’s Foundational Munificence
- 4:11-13 Pastors And Teachers
- 4:12 Preparing God’s People For Service
- 4:13 Christian Maturity
- 4:14-16 Growing Up Into Christ
- 4:17-24 Deliverance From Futility
- 4:25-29 How We Can Change Our Lives
- 4:30 Grieving The Spirit
- 4:31&32 Forgiving One Another
DAVID THOMPSON - SERMONS
- Ephesians Sermons - if you want audio click this link. All links below are Pdf Transcripts about 5 pages each
- Ephesians 4:1-10
- Ephesians 4:11-16
- Ephesians 4:17-32
W LEON TUCKER - "WITH HIM" (1917) - very interesting resource!
CHRIS VOGEL
- Ephesians 4:1-6 Keeping the Unity of the Spirit
- Ephesians 4:4-6 Unity in the Triune God
- Ephesians 4:7-13 The State of the Church Address
- Ephesians 4:13-16 Oh, Grow Up!
- Ephesians 4:17-19 Why Can't I Change?
- Ephesians 4:20-24 How Do I Change?
- Ephesians 4:25 How Can I Change? Truth-telling
- Ephesians 4:26-27 How Can I Change? Anger without Sin
- Ephesians 4:28 How Can I Change From Stealing to Sharing
- Ephesians 4:29-5:2 How Can I Change? Redeeming our Speech
B F WESTCOTT - 1906, helps to know Greek
WALTER WRIGHT
- Ephesians 4: Vocational Standards
- Ephesians 4: Unity, Individuality, Diversity, Totality
- Ephesians 4: The Old Heart and the New Life