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Ephesians 5:15-17. See then — That you may be fit to reprove sin in others; that ye — Yourselves, upon whom the light of Christ already shines; walk circumspectly — Ακριβως, accurately, with the utmost exactness; making his will, as made known to you in his word, your rule, and his glory your end, in all your actions, cares, labours, and pursuits; taking the most attentive heed to ...
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Berean Greek New Testament 2016 Βλέπετε οὖν ἀκριβῶς πῶς...
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Productiveness of a high and spiritual order in the life...
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Redeeming the time; or, buying the opportunity: a metaphor...
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8 for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in...
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See, then, how exactly ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise,...
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No, bearing fruit is not what you do, but it is about what...
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The former of these may include all filthy gestures and...
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- Introduction
- Bearing Fruit in Every Good Deed
- Growing in Or by The Knowledge of God
- Being Steadfast and Longsuffering Through God’s Strength
- Giving Thanks to The Father
- Conclusion
1:10b bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God, 1:11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, with joy 1:12 giving thanksto the Father… (emphasis mine) Verse 10a and the previous lesson pointed us to the intended result of being filled with the know...
“Bearing fruit” (karpophorountes) is the same verb used in verse 6. There it described the inherent power of the gospel, and there the apostle used the middle voice, but here he uses the active voice. Some think no distinction is intended in the change of voices,98but surely, the apostle had a purpose in the change of voice. Johnson is probably cor...
Of course, if we are to continue to be productive, we must never stand still, but continue to grow or we will become stagnant. So, the apostle addresses the issue of growth. “Growing” is the Greek auxano, “to grow, cause to grow, increase.” It was used of plants, of infants, of increasing numbers as in a multitude, of the increase of the gospel, an...
The Need: Nothing short of God’s strength for the battle
Christians are engaged in a moral and spiritual conflict with forces more powerful and insidious than anything we can even imagine. In ourselves, we are no match for either Satan’s guile or his strength. Because of the finished work of Christ, he is a defeated foe and ultimately doomed to the eternal lake of fire (cf. Col. 2:15; John 12:31; Heb. 2:14 with Matt. 25:41; Rev. 20:10), but at this moment in history, Satan is alive, well, and working night and day to distract, defeat, and destroy....
The Objective: the ability to endure and continue on
The NET Bible translates verse 11b as “for the display of all patience and steadfastness, with joy.” As I will explain below, while patience and steadfastness are permissible translations, patience is a little too passive, and steadfastnessfails, in my opinion, to capture the emphasis of the Greek term used here. I prefer “for the display of steadfastness (or endurance) and longsuffering (or patience).” Though experiencing God’s power or strength is vital to handling the various situations an...
Much like a pinnacle, the fourth participle with its modifier, “with joy giving thanks,” focuses on that which sits like a crown over the other three participles. Much of the strength God gives for the display of endurance and longsuffering comes through a life characterized by praise and thanksgiving for God and His matchless grace. Learning to li...
We are probably not surprised by the responsibility to bear fruit in every good deed or by the need to grow by the knowledge of God, but the concept of being strengthened for the display of steadfastness and longsuffering might be somewhat surprising. But why? If we are typical of many Christians, we may be surprised because the goal of steadfastne...
The word translated as “walk” is the Greek word peripatéō, (pronounced per-ee-pat-eh’-o) and means to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability). Figuratively, peripatéō means to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary), go, be occupied with, walk (about).
Jul 6, 2023 · Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is” (Ephesians 5:15–17, NKJV). To be circumspect is to be wary; the word comes from a Latin word literally meaning “look around.” “Walk circumspectly” is Paul’s way of urging Christians to look very carefully at how they live and behave. Paul acknowledges that we ...
The deep curtsy is elegant and a rare thing to witness. Kirsty Wigglesworth – WPA Pool/Getty Images. Debrett’s etiquette advisor, Jo Bryant advises anyone who meets a royal to “Put your right foot behind your left foot. Briefly bend the knees with one foot forward keeping the upper body straight. Repeat when the member of the Royal family ...
Jun 9, 2023 · 4. Bend your knees and hold the curtsy position for 1-2 seconds. Lower yourself down into a curtsy, bending your knees slightly outward, rather than straight forward. Just a slight bend will do; lower yourself about 4–6 inches (10–15 cm), and remain there for 1-2 seconds.
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Nov 21, 2022 · In Colossians 1, walking worthy is tied to four personal characteristics: 1) being fruitful in every good work. 2) steadily increasing in the knowledge of God. 3) using the power of God to joyfully endure and patiently persevere, and. 4) giving thanks to the Father for what He has done. The command to walk worthy of our calling does not mean ...
