Because a husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body Truth to Learn Submission is part of God’s plan and it honors Him. Behind the Words “Head” is translated from kephalē, which means “the uppermost...
Ephesians 5:22 – Sometimes It’s Difficult
Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. Truth to Learn God has a perfect plan for the marriage relationship. Behind the Words The word translated “wives” is gunē, which means “a woman.” It also is used throughout the New Testament to indicate a woman who is...
Ephesians 5:21 – The Spirit of Submission
submitting to one another in the fear of Christ. Truth to Learn The Spirit-filled Christian is humble and subservient. Behind the Words The word translated “submitting” is translated from the Greek verb hupotassō. This word is made up of hupo, meaning “under” or “beneath” and tassō, which means “to...
Ephesians 5:20 – Thankful for Everything
giving thanks always for everything to the God and Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn Thankfulness is an indication of Spirit-filling. Behind the Words “Giving thanks” is translated from the Greek word eucharisteō. This word is made up of eu, meaning “good” or...
Ephesians 5:19 – Sing to God!
speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your heart to the Lord, Truth to Learn Singing God’s praise is a sign of being filled with the Spirit. Behind the Words “Speaking” is from the Greek word laleō, meaning “to utter words,”...
Ephesians 5:18 – Spirit Filled Living
And do not be drunk with wine, in which is excess; but be filled with the Spirit, Truth to Learn Be filled with the Spirit, not with yourself. Behind the Words “Drunk” is translated from the Greek verb methuskō, which is derived from methu (or methy), a fermented, alcoholic...
Ephesians 5:17 – God’s Will?
Therefore do not be ignorant, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Truth to Learn Christians need to understand God’s will. Behind the Words “Be” is translated from ginomai, which primarily means “to begin to be” or “to become.” It implies a change of state from one...
Ephesians 5:16 – Time and Eternity
redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Truth to Learn You only have one life. Live it with eternity in view. Behind the Words The word “redeeming” is translated from the Greek word exagoradzō, which is made up of ex, meaning “out of” and agoradzō meaning “to buy”...
Ephesians 5:15 – Carefully, not Fearfully
Observe then how carefully you walk, not as fools but as wise, Truth to Learn Be careful that you live a godly example, loving others. Behind the Words “Observe” is translated from the Greek verb blepō, which is one of several verbs used with regard to seeing. Blepō refers...
Ephesians 5:14 – Rise and Shine!
Therefore He says: "Awake, you who are sleeping, Arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you." Truth to Learn We need to wake up and shine the light of Christ. Behind the Words The words “He says” are from the verb legō, which we learned a couple...