What paul teaches in chapters 46 is about how to live as christians. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing chapter. Ephesians sets forth what no other book of the new testament describes so completely the nature of the body of christ, which is the true church. Notes commentary critical and explanatory unabridged the bible study. Romans, 1 corinthians, 2 corinthians, galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians. Watch our overview video on the book of ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Ephesians chapter 6 matthew henry complete commentary. Verses 610 daniel s adversaries could have no advantage against him from any law now in being. Andrews free online bible commentary contains notes from the life for today commentaries which provides notes for about half of the verses. Read daniel 11 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Daniel 11 timeline condensed one page commentary video overview daniel 11 explained condensed one page commentary revelation 7. Daniel chapter 6 explained discover the 66 books of the. Now, you may wish to debate this important point, but i would say that the story before us in daniel chapter 6 is possibly the most loved story in the old testament as voted by those under 9 years of age. Therefore, take up the full armor of god, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.
The epistle to the ephesians chapter six objectives in studying the chapter 1 to understand the responsibilities of children and their fathers 2 to suggest how principles governing servants and masters can be applied to employees and their employers 3 to see the need to adorn ourselves with the whole of armor of god, that we might be. This chapter contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible, predicting history over some 375 years, and to the end, with amazing accuracy. Ephesians 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Daniel chapter 11 explained discover the 66 books of the. When you turn on the news you see wars, battles and conflicts. Jun 15, 2016 the word stand is a command in the greek and signifies urgency. Believers are said to put on the girdle, breastplate, shoes. The most detailed prophecy in the bible by david treybig the prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political developments and endtime powers that would affect the jewish people. Read daniel 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. Josephus, antiquities of the jews, book xi, chapter 8. Daniel 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Daniel is not mentioned especially in hebrews 11 among the heroes of faith of the ot. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest. At the end of the day it is completely irrelevant if the particular opponent we face is a principality, a power, or a ruler of the darkness of this age. Study the bible online using commentary on ephesians 6 and more. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. A salutation, and an account of saving blessings, as prepared in gods eternal election, as purchased by christs blood.
In the first year of darius the mede, who destroyed babylon and released the jews out of that house of bondage, i stood a strength and fortress to him, that is, i was instrumental to protect him. Ephesians chapter 6 is one of the most thorough treatments of the spiritual war in the new testament, it is but one of many texts which sheds light on this subject. This thought comes in the midst of a paragraph in which some commentators believe paul reflects on how god arranged every detail to bring israel out of a seemingly impossible situation in egypt and into the promised land. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is. The duty of servants is summed up in one word, obedience. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human. In addition to the contribution of ephesians chapter 6, we may add several other observations concerning the spiritual war which will help us in our study of ephesians 6. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests.
An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. The necessity of all kinds of prayer and watchfulness, ephesians 6. God has definite future plans for the nation of israel and the chastening that they will endure is to try them, purge them and make them white meaning pure.
Ephesians 5 covers three principles for learning the christian walk. Ephesians chapter 6 matthew henry concise commentary on. Ephesians 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Ephesians chapter 6 matthew henry concise commentary. The 11 th chapter of daniel contains a prophecy which has been fulfilled in incredible detail. Through want of due thought, we often do that which afterwards, like darius, we see cause a thousand times to wish undone again. All should be strong in the lord, and be armed with his armor, because of their wily, powerful, and numerous foes, ephesians 6. This word repeatedly occurred in verses 11 and twice, but in this verse it is an imperative. Of this whole chapter it may be said, as dummelow said of the last verse, it is. This is arguably the most controversial of the lessons taught through the book of daniel.
He acknowledges their shortcomings, their sins, and their betrayals. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on ephesians picking up today in chapter 6, verse 10. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. The believer needs a sense of resolution to engage in this battle. This ties you back to the previous verse which tells us to be strong in the lord. Follow along in this chapter by chapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. He does not ask for anything that they deserve but rather forgiveness. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 6 daniel chapter 6. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god. Daniel 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. As a matter of simple fact, it is impossible to apply the words of this chapter beginning with daniel 11. This illustrated bible study of the armor of god in ephesians 6. Click chart to enlarge charts from recommended resource jensens survey of the ot used by permission daniel chart from charles swindoll.
Daniel 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. What paul taught in chapters was first about god and his son jesus christ. Read daniel 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. It is cruel for a master to force a slave to choose between obedience to the. Just the same, its language is cryptic, almost like a code. Jehoiakim came to the throne at the end of the year, which jeremiah reckons as the first year, but which daniel leaves out of count, being an incomplete year. Jun 16, 2011 the book of isaiah kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 23 duration. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. Ephesians 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.
We saw last time that an angel was sent to daniel to bring him an important prophetic message, yet it took 21 days to reach daniel because of conflict in the angelic realm. Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. The apostle proceeds in the exhortation to relative duties which he began in the former, particularly he insists on the duties of children and parents, and of servants and masters, ephesians 6. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 11 and more. The book is quite similar in many ways to colossians, but that book places more emphasis on the work of christ, where this book emphasizes more the involvement of the church. Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Ephesians 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. In this article, i first of all want to go through this prophecy. Then i will look at how the attempts to discredit daniel have failed. The amazing prophecy of daniel 11 and how it defies sceptics. The behaviour of the believer in the world chapters 46 chapter 4.
The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. The great duty of children is, to obey their parents. One thing we must quickly see here, the law of god is above the laws of any land. As lovechildren of a lovegod, walk in love as christ did. Paul had called these christians to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called 4. It is the primary admonition of this section of ephesians. Daniels seventieth week, and marks the defeat of the antichrist and his.
Behold, three more kings will arise in persia, and the fourth shall be far richer than them all. This is the beginning of the things that daniel was told to understand in the vision. Ephesians chapter 6 matthew henry complete commentary on. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over. Xerxes i 486465 bc ruled during the peak of the persian empire and sacked athens. Book of daniel chapter 6 bible study lunch with lions. The angel gabriel lets daniel know the good service he has done to the jewish nation v.
Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Collectively, they are all members of spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. To tell the truth, i hesitated about making a condensed commentary because it. Theme the letter describes gods plan for mans salvation, with emphasis on the role of the church.
Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. We read much, in the books of the maccabees, of antiochuss barbarous usage of the. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Ephesians 6 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. It took twentythree books to cover the new testament, and they were published in two bound volumes in 1989. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament. Additional notes are available in the expanded living commentary, containing footnotes on over 23,000 of the 31,000 bible verses. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. You will need your bible open to daniel, chapter 11 for this study.
Each sentence condenses quantities of information, and many metaphors are employed. This has long been a beloved bible story and no wonder. The addressees in pauls salutations study helps and related. There are so many dramatic features in this story the jealousy of political subordinates, the vanity of a king, the integrity of a man, the power and preservation of god, even wild animals and violence. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 6 and more. Everything in these three chapters spells out what is involved in christians walking worthily of their calling. We would probably turn first to the third chapter of the book of. We see practical ways in which gods glory enters the church. The apostle proceeds in the exhortation to relative duties which he began in the former. The god longed for by women lit the desire of women may be a reference to the longing of jewish women to give birth to the messiah daniel 11. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel.
Notice paul says god works all things according to the counsel of his will. The purpose of the book of ephesians was to warn the church elders about the false teachers that were teaching a false gospel and to maintain their first love that they held when they first became believers. The different parts of the christian armor enumerated, ephesians 6. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. They are all part of a spiritual army that is organized and established into ranks and is under the headship of satan who comes against us. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news.
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