1. Posted at 02:00h in Reading Plan by Grace Church. —1Co 12:13; 2Co 5:5. Ephesians 4:26: Psalm 4:4 The Church in its Calling and Confession (4:1–6) [ edit ] Paul exhorts the church about its "calling", to live the whole life as a response to God's summons, while maintaining the unity in the Spirit; this a common calling for every believer, regardless of rank or ability, focusing on one common Lord, Jesus . As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Ephesians 4:26-27 “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” Ephesians 4:26-27. While I'm locked up here, a prisoner for the Master, I want you to get out there and walk - better yet, run! Eph 3:3–6. Ephesians 4:26(NASB) Picture courtesy of David - Imagebase. 4 As a prisoner s for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy t of the calling u you have received. 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Hence, it means that divine invitation or calling by which Christians are introduced into the privileges of the gospel. Ephesians 4:1 ~ "Our Calling to Unity" is part 2 of 8 of The Bible Teacher's Commentary on Ephesians 4:1-6 which focuses on the reason Paul pleads with the Ephesians to walk in a manner worth of the calling with which they have been called. Ephesians 4:16 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ephesians 4:16, NIV: "From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work." Ephesians 4 English Standard Version ... 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. Sep 17, 1995. One: In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul stresses the importance of unity.At Eph 4:4-6, he provides a list of factors that unite the congregation of anointed Christians.. One body: That is, the Christian congregation, which is compared to a human body.Jesus Christ is the “head” of this spiritual body. 25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you # Zech. Bible Language English. Ephesians 4:1–32 Unity in the Body of Christ 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 … Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} Paul gives a picture of the human body of Christian unity in 1Cor.12 and in 4:13-16. What kind of life is worthy of your calling (Ephesians 4:1)? How Christ Enables the Church to Upbuild Itself in Love. - on the road God called you to travel. The Grace of Unity – Ephesians 4:1-3. Ephesians 4:1-3; Ephesians 4:26-32; Share Tweet. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil. (Ephesians 4:1) To walk worthily ... "Walking" is frequently used in the New Testament as a designation of the Christian's total behavior pattern. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1–6. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. NIV: New International Version . 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, a forbearing one another in love;. Share. Ephesians 4. * [4:1–16] A general plea for unity in the church. Ephesians 4:1–16 Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ. Ephesians 5:26-27. ... 26… I. Ephesians 4:1-3. * In the heavens: literally, “in the heavenlies” or “in the heavenly places,” a term in Ephesians for the divine realm. John Piper May 27, 1984 160 Shares Sermon. 15] speak the truth with his neighbor, for # Rom. Christians have been fashioned through the Spirit into a single harmonious religious community (one body , Eph 4:4 , 12 ; cf. Ephesians 4:26 - Young's Living Translation. Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully u to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. Ephesians 4:1–32 Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1–6. Lowliness or humility means putting Christ first, others second and ourselves last. Cancel. “It 3 will not leave even a root or branch. be angry and do not sin; let not the sun go down upon your wrath, Ephesians 4:26 - Additional Comments. Ephesians 4 NASB 1995 ... 26 BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and do not give the devil an opportunity. Ephesians 4 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk a worthy of the b vocation wherewith ye are called,. The coming day will burn them up,” says the Lord who rules over all. The word is translated "calling" in Romans 11:29; 1 Corinthians 1:26; 1 Corinthians 7:20; Ephesians 1:18; Ephesians 4:1, Ephesians 4:4; Philippians 3:14; 2 Thessalonians 1:11; 2 Timothy 1:9; Hebrews 3:1; 2 Peter 1:10. 1 In light of all this, here's what I want you to do. Ephesians 4:1 NIV. 4 1 “For indeed the day 2 is coming, burning like a furnace, and all the arrogant evildoers will be chaff. 1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, ... 26 And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 for anger gives a foothold to the devil. More literally, "Being darkened in their understanding," that is, their intelligence, or perceptions (compare Ephesians 5:8, Acts 26:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:4 1 Thessalonians 5:5). 4 As a prisoner s for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy t of the calling u you have received. Ephesians 4:1-6 [4:1] 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. Search. Nov 8, 1992. That he might sanctify and cleanse it — Might remove the guilt, power, and pollution of sin; with the washing of water — In baptism, as the sign of regeneration by the Holy Spirit, which can only renew, sanctify, and cleanse the soul. 3 Endeavouring to keep the a unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.. 4 There is one a body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; Read verse in New International Version I don't want any of you sitting around on your hands. Ephesians 4:1–16 UNITY AND DIVERSITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST 4 Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, au urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received, 2 with all humility av and gentleness, with patience, aw bearing ax with one another in love, ay 3 making every effort to keep the unity az of the Spirit ba through the bond of peace. 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; Unity comes from within and is a spiritual grace. One Lord, One Spirit, One Body for All Time and All Peoples. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to … 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather # Acts 20:35; Gal. Ephesians 4:26-27 “In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. The key to this picture is that we work together. 2 Devotional Questions – Ephesians 4:1-16, Answers to Questions See Dr Ruckman’s commentary The Books of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians pp 68, 265-281, 380-384, 553-556 and the Ruckman Reference Bible pp 1556-1557, 1568 for detailed comment. 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,.