Ephesians 4:7-18 KJV

Scofield's Reference Notes - Ephesians 4:12

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Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible - Ephesians 4:7-12

The Ascension of Christ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Sermon (No. 982) Delivered on Lord's-day Morning, March 26th, 1871 by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, when he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive and gave gifts unto... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Ephesians 4:1-32

Now Paul begins the fourth chapter again with the reminder that he is aprisoner of the Lord, and I beseech you, [I beg you, I implore you] that you walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you are called ( Ephesians 4:1 ).Now, notice this is the first mention now that Paul makes of your response to God. He has spent three chapters telling you what God has done for you, of what God has given to you, of what God has provided for you. He has spent three chapters unfolding the glorious mysteries of... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 4:1-32

Ephesians 4:1-2 . I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you a pathetic argument, for if I hear of discords among you it will add affliction to my bonds; that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. We are called with a holy calling, according to his purpose and grace. 2 Timothy 1:9. We are called to come out from among the wicked, and to regard the earth only as the land of our pilgrimage. 2 Corinthians 6:17. We are called with a high and holy calling as the sons... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 4:7

Ephesians 4:7But unto every one of us is grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.Grace determining functionI. The function or office of any Christian in the church depends upon the gift which he possesses.II. This gift originates in the grace of Christ.1. It is not merely by nature or education.2. Nor is it the reward of desert.3. Still less is it arbitrary or capricious.III. Therefore the position and task determined by this grace should be accepted with grateful... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 4:8

Ephesians 4:8Wherefore He saith, when He ascended up on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.The glory of the ascended ChristI. The ascension of Christ secured and declared His triumph.1. The glory of Christ was foreshadowed by the triumphal procession of Jehovah to Zion.(1) The captives of the Lord of salvation: the redeemed; sin; death; Satan.(2) The riches of the Lord of salvation: gifts, not of gold, etc., but of spiritual life, endowment, and reward.2. The descent and... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 4:9-10

Ephesians 4:9-10Now that He ascended, what is it but that He also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?He that descended is the same also that ascended. The eternal union in the person and work of the RedeemerI. There was union between the greatness of Christ’s person and the greatness of His obedience. He was so great that He could not be greater. There was no possibility of His going higher. That is what Jesus Christ did in coming to the world--“He descended.” He not only assumed... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 4:11

Ephesians 4:11And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers.The Christian ministryI. From this passage we learn, that the institution of the Christian ministry--the appointment of pastors and teachers--is from God, is of Divine authority. The object which the Christian ministry is designed to effect is the conviction and conversion of sinners, and the edification and consolation of saints; but these are effects which no human, and, indeed,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 4:12

Ephesians 4:12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.No perfection without pains“However prodigious may be the gifts of nature to her elect, they can only be developed and brought to their extreme perfection by labour and study.” Think of Michael Angelo working for a week without taking off his clothes, and Handel hollowing out every key of his harpsichord, like a spoon, by incessant practice. Gentlemen, after this, never talk of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 4:13

Ephesians 4:13Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.DevelopmentI. Christian unity.1. Oneness of faith.2. Oneness of knowledge. This signifies practical acquaintance, or what you sometimes term a “saving knowledge of Christ.”3. Oneness of aim or object. Seeking to become perfect men in Christ, full-grown men, to attain to the loftiest standard of perfection, both in strength... read more

Scofield's Reference Notes - Ephesians 4:12

Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible - Ephesians 4:7-12

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Ephesians 4:1-32

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 4:1-32

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 4:7

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 4:8

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 4:9-10

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 4:11

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 4:12

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 4:13

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