But all things that are exposed by the light are revealed, for whatever has been revealed is light Truth to Learn God’s light exposes sin for what it is. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “exposed” is elegchō, which we learned back in verse eleven means “to rebuke...
Ephesians 5:12 – No Sordid Details
For it is shameful to even speak of those things being done by them in secret. Truth to Learn God knows the sordid details; we don’t have to talk about them to Him or to others. Behind the Words “Shameful” is from the Greek adjective aischros, which refers to...
Ephesians 5:11 – Be Light – Expose Darkness
And have no partnership with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. Truth to Learn Christians should always do what is right, avoid what is wrong, and expose evil for what it is. Behind the Words The words “have … partnership” are translated from the Greek verb...
Ephesians 5:10 – Just Do It!
discovering what is pleasing to the Lord. Truth to Learn We please God by doing, not just knowing. Behind the Words “Discovering” is from the Greek word dokimadzō. The basic meaning of this word is “to test something to determine its worth.” It is the word used of testing...
Ephesians 5:9 – Goodness, Righteousness, and Truth
for the fruit of the light is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth, Truth to Learn We should always exhibit goodness, righteousness, and truth. Behind the Words The word “fruit” is translated from the Greek word karpos, which is derived from the same base as harpadzō, meaning “to pluck”...
Ephesians 5:8 – Live the Light
For you were once darkness, but now are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light Truth to Learn Christians are to demonstrate the light of God in our lives. Behind the Words “Once” is translated from pote, which means “at some time.” It can be used with...
Ephesians 5:7 – Saved? Really?
Therefore do not become partakers with them. Truth to Learn You can’t be a child of God and still live like the Devil. Behind the Words The word “become” is translated from the Greek verb ginomai, which means “to begin to be” or “to become.” “Partakers” is from summetochos,...
Ephesians 5:6 – Don’t Be Deceived
Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Truth to Learn Don’t believe everything you hear being taught about the Bible. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “deceive” is apataō, which means “to...
Ephesians 5:5 – How’s Your Behavior?
For know this, recognizing that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous person, 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 “know this, recognizing” are translated from the two...
Ephesians 5:4 – Not Sin, Thanks
and obscenity, and 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 “Obscenity” is from the Greek word aischrotēs, which is from aischros, meaning “indecent.” Aischrotēs refers to any...