1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (BN) 31 Get rid of(BO) all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. (E)3 Make every effort to keep the unity(F)of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (G)4 There is one body(H)and one Spirit,(I)just as you were called to one hope when you were called(J);5 one Lord,(K)one faith, one baptism;6 one God … Unity and peace were essential (Ephesians 4:3), with Paul noting the importance of one Spirit, hope, Lord, faith, baptism, God, and Father of all (Ephesians 4:5–6). 7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. Objective relations of unity, to which the non-compliance with what is demanded in Ephesians 4:3 would be contradictory,[200] and which are consequently meant to incite towards compliance,—but without γάρ (comp. 2 Be humble and gentle in every way. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. The first part of this is a direct reference to the language Paul wrote to the Corinthian church in the twelfth chapter of his first letter. Ephesians 1:4 New International Version (NIV) 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. 2 Always be humble and gentle. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful … New International Version (NIV). 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off(AV) your old self,(AW) which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;(AX) 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds;(AY) 24 and to put on(AZ) the new self,(BA) created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. 4. Here, again, Paul is setting forth some doctrinal principles that everyone in the church is called to hold onto and defend as part of what it means to be Christian. 4 As a prisoner(A)for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy(B)of the calling(C)you have received.2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another(D)in love. And, indeed, it is the Holy Spirit who does that binding (and gives the gifts to the church so that the church can function…noting that the gifts are given to the church — or, to understand the language from a different perspective, if you are outside of the church, you ought not expect such gifts to be present). The first step, as we saw in Ephesians 4:1-3, was to check your own attitudes. Ephesians 4. John Piper Oct 25, 1992 6 Shares Sermon. Ephesians 4:3. (Ephesians 4:4) Isn’t it interesting that immediately after the Apostle speaks of guarding the unity of the church, he starts inserting doctrine into the mix? p. 277), which 2 But for you who respect my name, the sun of vindication 4 will rise with healing wings, 5 and you will skip about 6 like calves released from the stall. 20 That, however, is not the way of life you learned 21 when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] Verses 9 and 10 are an interesting side-note in Paul's main flow of the passage. Isn’t it interesting that immediately after the Apostle speaks of guarding the unity of the church, he starts inserting doctrine into the mix? (BB), 25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully(BC) to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. Then give students a few minutes to study Ephesians 4:12–16 and make a list of what apostles, prophets, and others who serve in the Church help to accomplish in the Church. Ephesians 4. Ephesians 4:1. 8 This is why it [] says: 4 1 “For indeed the day 2 is coming, burning like a furnace, and all the arrogant evildoers will be chaff. 1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Unity in the Body. Grace is given to each as Christ desires (Ephesians 4:7). In the last three chapters he deals mainly with the duties of believers with regard to the Christian walk. Do you remember in Romans 3:1-31 we mentioned the fact how we enjoyed God's "buts." Such is how Paul begins laying forth this ancient confessional language. As was alluded to already, there can be no unity unless there is maturity of faith and maturity of faith includes understanding the doctrines of Jesus Christ — so much so that the demonstration of one’s understanding is found in the way they live out our Lord’s commands. 4. There is one body (see Ephesians 2:16).The Church is an organic whole, of which believers are the members, and Christ the Head, supplying the vitalizing power: The real body, being constituted by vital union with Christ, is not synonymous with any single outward society. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Ephesians 4:1-16 is how to Walk in Unity. Dissen, ad Pind. 4 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-16, Live worthy of your calling by Matt Slick | Dec 1, 2008 | Sermons , Christian Living “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Some students will benefit from the definitions of evangelists and pastors in the student manual commentary for Ephesians 4:11.) And just like any walk is made up of individual steps, Paul is giving us several steps to Walk in Unity with one another. 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer(AN) live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. Ephesians 4:28 To leave off dishonest practices, and to gain by honest labour what they have occasion for, Oct 18, 1992 44 Shares Sermon. See How They All Connect. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. (BI), 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,(BJ) but only what is helpful for building others up(BK) according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 1Co 12:28; Eph 2:20; 3:5; 2Pe 3:2; Jude 17, S Ac 11:27; Ro 12:6; 1Co 12:10, 28; 13:2, 8; 14:1, 39; Eph 2:20; 3:5; 2Pe 3:2, Ac 13:1; Ro 2:21; 12:7; 1Co 12:28; 14:26; 1Ti 1:7; Jas 3:1, ver 25, 31; Col 3:5, 8, 9; Jas 1:21; 1Pe 2:1, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print. NIV, Storyline Bible, Comfort Print: Each Story Plays a Part. 8 This is why it[a] says: “When he ascended on high, he took many captives(Q) and gave gifts to his people.”[b](R), 9 (What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions[c]? I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye … Philippians 4:4 Context. 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Unity of the Spirit. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of … Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and take your Bible knowledge to a new level this year! Ephesians 4. The change in topic is abrupt enough that most translations include these words in parentheses. The coming day will burn them up,” says the Lord who rules over all. Be patient with each other and lovingly accept each other. 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Christ’s Gifts to the Church. “It 3 will not leave even a root or branch. Ephesians 4:17-21 He calleth men off from the vain and impure conversation of the heathen world, Ephesians 4:22-24 to renounce the old, and to put on the new, man, Ephesians 4:25 to discard lying, Ephesians 4:26,27 and sinful anger. Paul then quotes from Psalm 68:18 (Ephesians 4:8) as the basis for his next teaching. All rights reserved worldwide. (G) 4 There is one body(H) and one Spirit,(I) just as you were called to one hope when you were called(J); 5 one Lord,(K) one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all,(L) who is over all and through all and in all.(M). So we come to Ephesians 2:4 — Ephesians 2:4. Ephesians 4. Unity in the Body of Christ. In the first three chapters of this epistle Paul deals with the doctrines of the grace of God, explaining and establishing them. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another(D) in love. Scripture: Ephesians 4:7–16. Scripture: Ephesians 4:31–5:2. As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. To help us visualize a worthy walk we have the two paths of life, the righteous life and the wicked. NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. Verses 4-6. Unity in the Body of Christ. Ephesians 4:4-16 New International Version (NIV). )(T) 11 So Christ himself gave(U) the apostles,(V) the prophets,(W) the evangelists,(X) the pastors and teachers,(Y) 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ(Z) may be built up(AA) 13 until we all reach unity(AB) in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God(AC) and become mature,(AD) attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.(AE). 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, one faith, … 2:10; (Col. 1:10; 2:6); 1 Thess. Exc. 1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to # Eph. No, we are many individual persons saved by grace, united to local congregations, and bound together as one body if we are truly Christian. 4 I therefore, ma prisoner for the Lord, urge you to nwalk in a manner worthy of othe calling to which you have been called, 2 with all phumility and qgentleness, with rpatience, sbearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in tthe bond of peace. 7 But to each one of us(N) grace(O) has been given(P) as Christ apportioned it. 2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. (AH) 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love,(AI) we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head,(AJ) that is, Christ. How the Saints Minister to the Body. We said that a believer is righteous because of their faith in Jesus. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,(BL) with whom you were sealed(BM) for the day of redemption. 4 As a prisoner(A) for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy(B) of the calling(C) you have received. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us. 4 I therefore, m a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to n walk in a manner worthy of o the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all p humility and q gentleness, with r patience, s bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in t the bond of peace. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Have a student read Ephesians 4:11. 1 I, a prisoner in the Lord, encourage you to live the kind of life which proves that God has called you. 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