Chapter 4 Verses 1-3 I) I therefore the prisoner of the Lord. Refer back to chapter 3, verse 1 where Paul says he was so for the Gentiles sake. II) Beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. A) Beseech- This is not a command, but a… Continue reading
Verse 18 I) May be able to comprehend with all saints. A) It appears the comprehending depends upon being rooted and grounded. 1) Romans 10: 17; John 15: 7 and Psalm 1 all suggest a link between faith and the Word of God. 2) There is that same link in Ephesians 2: 8 and… Continue reading
Verse 13 I) Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you. A) Paul was not looking for sympathy B) Paul did not mention his afflictions to warn them to be cautious. C) Paul did want them to understand that what he suffered was in the manifold wisdom of God that… Continue reading
Verse 8 I) Wherein He hath abounded toward us A) This verse is preceded by the semicolon at the end of verse 7. The semicolon replacing the conjunction “and”. 1) Paul has introduced in verse 7, that which demonstrated the “glory” of God’s grace. Not just grace but the glory, greatness, magnificence of… Continue reading