The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. God did not condemn job for any sin or foolishness. Only after god spoke in chapters 3841 did job say, i had heard of thee. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee 42. He led captive a host of captives in the context of ephesians 4, this passage depicts our triumphant lord jesus christ returning from earth to heaven after his victory at calvary. Ephesians 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. What paul teaches in chapters 46 is about how to live as christians. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called. This is the holy book of ephesians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the ephesians. Verses 116 especially verse 1 set the tone for the rest of this letter.
Ephesians chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary on. What paul taught in chapters was first about god and his son jesus christ. Previous index next the epistle to the ephesians chapter four objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see the importance of walking in unity and purity 2 to appreciate the gifts christ has given the church for our edification, and the need for each one to do their share summary beginning with this chapter and proceeding through the rest of the epistle, paul exhorts the ephesians to. Ephesians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. We can tell the real issue in the book of job by what god says in chapters 3841. The names of the daughters of job are of some interest.
Study guide for job 42 by david guzik blue letter bible. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on ephesians picking up today in chapter 4, verse 17. David guzik commentary on job 42 describes jobs repentance and. Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of job. In chapters, paul outlined the blessings associated with being a child of god. Though his patience had not its perfect work, his repentance for his impatience had. At last, god fulfills jobs desire for a facetoface encounter. Job 42 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. In chapters 4 6, he outlines the responsibilities associated with that status. We see practical ways in which gods glory enters the church.
The book of job 3 the book of job introduction to the book the book of job has long been praised as a masterpiece of literature. The new element in the second cycle is that elihus speech is interrupted by the dramatic appearance of god himself job 38. Job 42 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Tomorrow, if all literature was to be destroyed and it was left to me to retain one work only, i should save job. They guessed that job had done many wicked things job 22. A study of the book of job chapter 42 verses 1 through 17 job 42. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. For a time, all job had was a shallow knowledge of god but after his encounter with the lord he was given a deeper and more intimated awareness of who god. Job 42 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary. The word biblical commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to scripture as divine revelation. Ephesians 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
When we invite god into our lives, we become friends of god, because of jesus death ephesians 2. Job 38 then the lord answered job out of the whirlwind and. On the contrary, god speaks directly to job, just as he does in the patriarchal age with noah, abraham, isaac, jacob, and other heads of households see job 38 42. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. In the books first cycle, jobs friends speeches were halted by the revelation of gods wisdom. Job wanted to speak to god and explain his foolishness. Most people do not realize that in the entire book job never repents of sin.
Instead, beginning in chapter 38, he leads job to see his own insignificance in light of gods greatness. Nothing is pressed more earnestly in the scriptures, than to walk as becomes those called to christs kingdom and glory. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. Job 42 nkjv jobs repentance and restoration bible gateway. Ephesians 4 i therefore, a prisoner for the lord, urge you. One faith, that is, the gospel, containing the doctrine of the christian faith. Furthermore, job offers his own sacrifices and sacrifices for his friends, rather than bringing them to the levitical priests at the tabernacle or temple, etc. Now, after his wonderful revelation of god, he respectfully asked god for the right to.
It is not said, he accepted them though that is implied, but, he accepted job for them. Ephesians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Verses 1732 the apostle having gone through his exhortation to mutual love, unity, and concord, in the foregoing verses, there follows in these an exhortation to christian purity and holiness of heart and life, and that both more general v. Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The behaviour of the believer in the world chapters 46 chapter 4. There was, no doubt, some connection between job s godly conduct as a family man job 31. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. Ephesians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
The issue is that, despite job s extensive knowledge of god, he did not see him as allpowerful. For ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant job hath. Unto every believer is given some gift of grace, for their mutual. The daughters of job were also uniquely blessed, noted as being beautiful, and having an inheritance among their brothers. Ephesians 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Commentaries for ephesians chapter 4 exhortations to mutual forbearance and union. Ephesians 4, new living translation nlt the bible app. This clearly means that christ also descended to our lowly world. This includes humility, gentleness, patience, and love ephesians 4.
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