The Armour of God and the Battle That Lies Ahead (6:10-20).
Having given general teaching Paul now closes the letter with a reminder that we are in a spiritual battle and need to take the proper precautions. The letter opened with a description of God's eternal action in redeeming His own, all brought about by His sovereign purpose, it ends with our responsibility to arm ourselves for battle against the Foe. We have our part to play too.
Verse 10. _FINALLY_] Having laid before you, your great and high calling, and all the doctrines and precepts of the Gospel, it is necessary that I should show you the enemies that will oppose you, and...
FINALLY, MY BRETHREN, BE STRONG IN THE LORD - Paul had now stated to the Ephesians the duties which they were to perform. He had considered the various relations of life which they sustained, and the...
6. THE WARFARE AND THE PANOPLY OF GOD CHAPTER 6:10-20 __ 1. The warfare (Ephesians 6:10) 2. The panoply of God (Ephesians 6:13) Christian warfare or conflict is with the devil and his wiles, with...
THE SPIRITUAL WARRIOR AND THE ARMOUR OF GOD. For the rest, the Christian must be strong in the Lord, equipped with God's armour, in face of the devil's wiles. He wrestles, not against mere human foes,...
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his strength. Put on the armour of God. so that you may be able to stand against the devices of the devil. It is not with blood and flesh you have to...
CHILDREN AND PARENTS (Ephesians 6:1-4)...
FINALLY. From henceforth. The texts read _tou loipou,_ as Galatians 1:6; Galatians 1:17. MY BRETHREN. The texts omit. BE STRONG. be empowered; pass, of Greek. _endunamoo._ Compare Acts 9:22....
The Spiritual Combat: the Secret of Strength; the Antagonists; the Armour; Intercessory Prayer...
_Finally_ Lit., "_for the rest;_" "_for what remains_." This may possibly mean "for the future," "from henceforth" (R. V. marg.). But the more probable reference is to "what remains of thought and pre...
ΤΟΥ͂ ΛΟΙΠΟΥ͂. ‘For the time to come,’ Galatians 6:17. ἘΝΔΥΝΑΜΟΥ͂ΣΘΕ ἘΝ ΚΥΡΊΩΙ. Cf. Philippians 4:13; 1 Timothy 1:12; 2 Timothy 2
THE CHRISTIAN ARMOUR The closing section of the Ep. St Paul has described in Ephesians 2:2 the condition of the world out of which Christians had been taken, and in which (Ephesians 5:6-13) they have...
ΤΟΎΛΟΙΠΟΎ (G3588) наконец, в конце. О разделе 6:10-17 в свете ВЗ _см._ АРМ, 178212. ΈΝΔΥΝΑΜΟΎΣΘΕ _praes. imper. pass. от_ ΈΝΔΥΝΑΜΌΩ (G1743) наделять силой; _pass._ усиливаться. ΚΡΆΤΟΣ (G2904) сила,...
DISCOURSE: 2125 THE CHRISTIAN’S STRENGTH Ephesians 6:10. _Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might_. THE Christian’s life is frequently represented in the Scriptures...
_PREVIEWING IN OUTLINE FORM_ (EPHESIANS 6:10-20) D. Put on the whole armor of God. Ephesians 6:10-20. 1. Exhortation to be strengthened. Ephesians 6:10-13. a.
(6:10) Our strength is ultimately "in the Lord". This verse recognizes that our human strengths have no substance in God's realm nor in the sphere of Christian service. It is "His mighty power" that w...
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. MY BRETHREN. So C G g, Vulgate. But 'Aleph (') A B Delta omit. The phrase occurs nowhere else (see, however, Ephesians 6:...
__ The Joint Body-In the Lord 32 There are three secrets in Ephesians: the secret of Christ (Eph_1:9), the secret administration (Eph_3:9) and the secret of marriage, here referred to. The physical...
MY BRETHREN] an insertion from Philippians 3:1 : cp. 2 Corinthians 13:11; Philippians 3:1; 2 Thessalonians 3:1.
RULES FOR THE FAMILY. THE CHRISTIAN'S AEMOUE 1-4. Second illustration of orderly subordination: the relation between children and parents....
CHRISTIAN BELIEF AND BEHAVIOUR EPHESIANS _LES PAINTER (BIBLE TEXT BY CYNTHIA GREEN)_ CHAPTER 6 6:1-4 ~ CHILDREN AND PARENTS V1 Children, you must obey your parents. This is because the *Lord has...
(6. CONCLUSION (Ephesians 6:10). (1) FINAL EXHORTATION to put on the whole armour of God, in order to stand fast in the struggle, not against flesh and blood, but against unearthly powers of evil (Ep...
FINALLY, MY BRETHREN, BE STRONG IN THE LORD. — The address “my brethren” appears to be an interpolation (probably from Philippians 3:1). Frequent as it is from St. Paul, it is not found either in this...
CHAPTER 28 ON THE APPROACHING CONFLICT Ephesians 6:10. THE FOES OF THE CHURCH Ephesians 6:10 We follow the Revised reading of the opening word of this paragraph, and the preferable rendering given...
τὸ λοιπόν [ἀδελφοί] μου, ἐνδυναμοῦσθε [δυναμοῦσθε] ἐν Κυρίῳ : _finally_ (or, _henceforth_) [_my brethren_], _be strengthened in the Lord_. For τὸ λοιπόν, the reading of TR with [781] [782] [783] [784]...
General concluding exhortation, following up the injunctions bearing on the particular, domestic duties. This comprehensive charge, which is expressed in terms of the Christian's spiritual warfare, th...
CHILDREN AND PARENTS; SERVANTS AND MASTERS Ephesians 6:1 Where our religion is true, it will affect every relationship in life. The love of Christ must find its manifestation in nursery and in kitch...
The teaching now turned to the next relationship of importance in the Christian household-the relationship of parents and children. Children are to yield obedience, and thus be set free from all care...
The Christian's Battle At the conclusion of this letter, Paul wanted to remind the brethren of the battle they were fighting. He also stressed the importance of being prepared for it. A Christian's tr...
(12) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (12) He concludes the other part of this epistle with a grave exhortation, that all are ready and fight constantly, tr...
(10) В¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (11) Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (12) For we wrestl...
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. Tonight we conclude our study of the book of Ephesians. 1. We have seen how a Christian is supposed to live his/her life drastically different than the world! 2. Proper, Biblical...
10._Finally. _Resuming his general exhortations, he again enjoins them to _be strong, _— to summon up courage and vigor; for there is always much to enfeeble us, and we are ill fitted to resist. But w...
But it is not only that there is a line of conduct to follow, a model to imitate, a Spirit with whom one may be filled, it is not only relationships between oneself and God, and those in which we stan...
FINALLY, MY BRETHREN,.... This is the conclusion of the apostle's exhortations, in which he addresses the saints as his brethren; which appellation he uses, not merely as a familiar way of speaking am...
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Ver. 10. _Be strong in the Lord_] For by his own strength shall no man prevail, 1 Samuel 2:9. Get God's arm, wherewith to w...
The apostle having delivered the preceding precepts respecting relative duties, now adds a general exhortation to the believing Ephesians, to be hearty and zealous in the performance of all their duti...
BE STRONG IN THE LORD; as those who are united by faith to the Lord Jesus, and depend on him for strength and all needed aid to perform every duty, bear every trial, and conquer every foe. IN THE POWE...
THE CHRISTIAN'S SPIRITUAL ARMOR AND ITS USE. The enemies:...
FINALLY, MY BRETHREN, BE STRONG IN THE LORD AND IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT....
PARENTS AND CHILDREN (vs.1-4) Children are next addressed. The instruction is simple and uncomplicated. They are to obey their parents in the Lord, that is, as subject to the Lord's authority. False...
CHAPTER 6 ______________ must obey their parents. Parents must give direction that is in the __________. This is God's plan from the creation and it is __________. Children are to __________ their p...
“FINALLY, BE STRONG IN THE LORD, AND IN THE STRENGTH OF HIS MIGHT” Paul has discussed the "quality" of the relationships that Christians are to have with their brethren (Ephesians 4:2-Ephesians 4:32),...
10-18 Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual warfare and suffering. Those who would prove themselves to have true grace, must aim at all grace; and put on the whole armour of God...
BE STRONG; or, strengthen yourselves; i.e. be courageous, and constant in the practice of your duty, against the devil and all his assaults. IN THE LORD: not in yourselves, but in the Lord Jesus Chris...
The Third Epistle of Pope Fabian ) taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spiri...
Ephesians 6:10 Finally G3063 my G3450 brethren G80 strong G1743 (G5744) in G1722 Lord G2962 and G2532 in...
V. CONCLUDING EXHORTATION: BE STRENGTHENED IN THE LORD, AND PUT ON THE ARMOR OF GOD. Having exhorted his readers with respect to these various duties, the Apostle most appropriately concludes the prac...
Ephesians 6:10. HENCEFORTH. So the oldest authorities read; this suggests an inference. The words ‘my brethren' must be rejected. Singularly enough the Apostle does not thus address his readers throug...
FINALLY (του λοιπου). Genitive case, "in respect of the rest," like Galatians 6:17. D G K L P have the accusative το λοιπον (as for the rest) like 2 Thessalonians 3:1; Philippians 3:1;...
Ephesians 6:10 Weakness. I. To the Christian human nature is not a poor, but an infinitely grand, thing; something from which not a little, but everything, may be expected; something which was made i...
Ephesians 6 I. The Apostle compares the struggles of a Christian against the enemies of his soul to the warfare of a soldier against the enemies of his country. What are the spiritual truths, the Chri...
Ephesians 6:10. _Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might._ Everything depends upon that. Whether you are called upon to work, or to wait, or to watch, or to suffer,...
Ephesians 6:1. _Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right._ Fitting by nature, and pleasing in the sight of God. Ephesians 6:2. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first comm...
CONTENTS: Domestic life of Spirit-filled believers. Warfare of the believer. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Paul, Satan, Tychicus. CONCLUSION: The Christian life is a warfare, a struggle not o...
Ephesians 6:1. _Children, obey your parents,_ because they are your parents, who gave you birth, and nourished you with food and fond affection in all your tender years. Their age and experience quali...
BUILD UP YOUR STRENGTH. "Finally, to show you how important it is for you to pay close attention to the _ethical life style_ you follow, I show you this picture of what we are actually doing!...
EPHESIANS—NOTE ON EPHESIANS 6:10 The Whole Armor of God. Paul concludes with instructions for all Christians. He portrays the Christian life as a spiritual warfare. There are three subsections: vv....
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Ephesians 6:10. BE STRONG IN THE LORD, AND IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT.—In Ephesians 1:19 the phrase “power of His might” is reversed. See note there. Ephesians 6:11. T...
EXPOSITION EPHESIANS 6:1 CHILDREN, OBEY YOUR PARENTS IN THE LORD: FOR THIS IS RIGHT. The first duty of children is obedience, and "in the Lord," _i.e. _in Christ, this duty is confirmed. The ἐν Κυρ...
Now parent-child relationships, Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right (Ephesians 6:1). That "in the Lord" I think is important. If your parents are not godly and if your parents...
1 Chronicles 28:10; 1 Chronicles 28:20; 1 Corinthians 16:13; 1 Peter 3:8;...
Finally [τ ο λ ο ι π ο ν]. See on 2 Corinthians 13:11. Omit my brethren. Be strong [ε ν δ υ ν α μ ο υ ο υ σ θ ε]. Lit., be strengthened. Compare Romans 4:20, and Philippians 4:13. Power of His might....
Brethren — This is the only place in this epistle where he uses this compellation. Soldiers frequently use it to each other in the field. Be strong — Nothing less will suffice for such a fight: to be...
Our apostle, calling us here forth to the Christian warfare, gives forth the first word of encouragement to battle: BE STRONG IN THE LORD AND IN HIS MIGHTY POWER. A Christian, above all men, needs res...