For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Truth to Learn Christians should act like Christians, not heathens. Behind the Words The words “you know” are translated from the two Greek words...
Ephesians 5:4 – Not Sin, Thanks
neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. Truth to Learn Don’t do these sins. Instead, give thanks to God. Behind the Words “Filthiness” is from the Greek word aischrotēs, which is from aischros, meaning “indecent.” Aischrotēs refers to any kind...
Ephesians 5:3 – Do What Fits
But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; Truth to Learn We are saints, so we need to learn to live like saints. Behind the Words The word “fornication” is translated from the Greek word porneia. This word...
Ephesians 5:2 – The Love Offering
And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. Truth to Learn God gave us a sacrifice of love. We should give Him the same. Behind the Words Peripateō is the Greek word...
Ephesians 5:1 – Imitators, Not Actors
Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. Truth to Learn We need to live the part that God has given us. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from oun, which indicates a connection of two thoughts, sometimes indicating an affect from the previous thought, but often just a link...
Ephesians 4:32 – Kindness, Compassion, and Forgiveness
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Truth to Learn Kindness, compassion, and forgiveness are of vital importance within the church. Behind the Words The verb “be” is translated from ginomai, meaning “to cause to be” or “to become.” It...
Ephesians 4:31 – Grieving Actions
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. Truth to Learn These are things which make God sad. Let’s not do them! Behind the Words The word “Bitterness” is the translation of pikria, from pikros which means “that which is unpleasantly...
Ephesians 4:30 – Signed, Sealed, and Deliverable
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Truth to Learn All Christians are sealed with the Holy Spirit of God. Behind the Words “Grieve” is translated from the Greek verb lupeō, which is derived from the noun lupē,...
Ephesians 4:29 – Constructive Words
Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. Truth to Learn Our speech should build up, not tear down. Behind the Words “Let … proceed” is translated from the verb ekporeuomai, which is a...
Ephesians 4:28 – Give or Take
Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. Truth to Learn Overcome the problem of stealing by giving to others. Behind the Words The words “stole” and “steal”...