Chapter 7-Exposition of Ephesians 6:10-24

In these verses our attention is first attracted by the word “finally” in verse 10. The final words of this epistle remind us of those spoken at the beginning. As we are enlightened concerning our “spiritual blessings in heavenly places” in...

Chapter 6-Exposition of Ephesians 5:18-6:9

In this passage we see the highest demonstration of the Spirit’s power. Namely, the elevation of the everyday duties of the Christian life into the spiritual realm. In these verses we see the possibility of wives and husbands, children and parents, and servants...

Chapter 5 Exposition of Ephesians 5:1-17

the Holy Spirit shows us that, as “dear children,” we should follow, or imitate God in our daily walk. The heavenly Father knows that if we can imitate His love all the rest of our walk and behavior will take care of itself. Therefore, He says, “walk...

Chapter 4-Exposition of Ephesians 4

In Verses 1-3 the Holy Spirit refers to Paul as “the prisoner of the Lord,” and not the prisoner of the Roman Emperor. In the opening verse of the third chapter, Paul declared himself to be the prisoner of Jesus Christ for the “Gentiles,” and...

Chapter 3-Exposition of Ephesians 3

In Verses 1-13 the Holy Spirit deals with Paul’s “knowledge in the mystery of Christ” (verse 4). These thirteen verses make up a division of this chapter which opens and closes with a suggestion that Paul was suffering for the cause he represented....

Chapter 2-Exposition of Ephesians 2

In Verses 1-3 we see our past condition by nature. “And you hath He quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins:” (verse 1). The Holy Spirit is here addressing all who have been quickened or made alive “with Christ” on a basis of...