Verse 15- 16 I) See then that ye walk circumspectly. A) Circumspectly= cautiously, with watchfulness. 1) The tense being, be constantly taking heed. 2) 1 Peter 5: 8 Be sober, be vigilant, why? Because the devil is constantly lurking about for a chance to spring upon and devour you. B) … Continue reading
Verse 3-4 I) But- now comes a list of things not suitable as a child/ follower of God. Things not in keeping with the character of His son. A) Fornication- we get our word pornography. B) All uncleanness- Just in case it’s morally questionable and does not fall under the technical term of… Continue reading
Chapter 5 Verse 1 I) Be ye therefore followers of God. A) Therefore- because of what has just been stated. B) Followers of God- walking in the same paths. II) As dear children. This is how we are to follow. A) Dear in the sense of being loved dearly- Ones so loved. B) Dear in the… Continue reading
Verse 30 I) And grieve not the holy Spirit of God. A) Grieve- to cause pain of mind, to wound or cause sorrow to the feelings. To hurt the heart of someone. B) The holy Spirit 1) holy is not capitalized, speaking of the nature, not the person. 2) Spirit is capitalized, referring to the… Continue reading
Verse 23 I) And be renewed- made new again II) In the spirit of your mind- Paul has revealed the thought patterns and corresponding practices of the undegenerated (lost) man. Now he tells men with new hearts to retrain their thought patterns to match the new creature they have become. 2… Continue reading
Verse 17- 19 I) This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord A) I say- state as a matter of teaching B) Testify- in the Lord, not of the Lord. This is seems to suggest Paul knew that he had the witness of God backing or giving authority to what he is… Continue reading
Verses 7-10 I) Unto every one of us- God is no respecter of persons, therefore all saints receive alike. II) Grace is given according to a measure- That measure is the gift of Christ Romans 10: 32 III) Gave gifts unto men- Psalm 68: 18 A) Received gifts for men- with idea… Continue reading
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