1992 Ephesians
Chapter
4
Verse
Outline:
v.
1-10 Positive orientation to Bible Doctrine
v.
11-16 Pastoral orientation
v.
17-32 Negative orientation to Bible Doctrine
1.
I therefore, the [oun] prisoner [desmos] in the Lord [en+Kurios]
exhort [parakaleo] (encourage) you [su] (RFOG) to walk
[sut+peripateo] in a manner worthy of your [axzios] station in life
[klesis] for which you have been called (elected),
2.
With all humility [meta+pas+tapeinophrosune] and true sensitivity
(thoughtfulness of others), with all perseverance [meta+makrothumia],
tolerate (perseverance, put up with a lifestyle totally different
than your own [anechomai] one another [allelon] by means of virtue
(impersonal) love [en+agape] produced by the Holy Spirit (our
paraclete mentor);
3.
Be diligent [spoudazo] (pursue with perseverance assiduously) to
guard [tereo] (preserve, maintain) the unity [enotes] of the Holy
Spirit by means of the bond [en+sundesmos] of reconciliation [eirene]
(peace between man and God).
4.
One RFOG (body) [heis+soma] and one enabling Spirit [hen+pneuma],
just as you also [kathos+kai] have been called [kaleo] (via
efficacious grace) with reference to one hope [hies+elpis] of your
calling [su+klesis];
5.
One Lord [heis+Kurios] (Jesus as Saviour), one faith [hen+pistis]
(salvation) [Pistueo Epitone Kurion Kaiso These Su] (Acts 16:31), one
spiritual (not water) baptism [mia+baptisma] of the Holy Spirit
(RFOG) (positional sanctification and identification with Jesus
[Ieasous] Christ [Christos] at salvation - a real baptism - 1 of 39
permanent things at salvation) {Romans 8.38-39 - "In Christ"},
6.
One God even the Father of all, who is over all (B+'s), and who is
the source of logistical and escrow blessing, and indwelling all B+'s.
7.
Moreover [de] to each [hekastos] one [heis] of us [ego] (B+'s) this
grace [he+charis] has been given [didomi] according to the measure of
the spiritual gift from Christ [Christos].
8.
Therefore He said, when He ascended into heaven [anabaino] up on
high, He led a host of captives in triumphal procession [aichmalutuo]
from a state of captivity and He gave [didomi] spiritual gifts [doma]
to men [anthropos].
9.
{1 Corinthians 13:3} (Now this Bible Doctrine that He ascended, what
does it imply (mean) that He (His soul upon spiritual death) went
down (descended) into the lower underregions [katoteros] (Hades) of
the earth? Discernment of false doctrine and gnoticism.
10.
Jesus [Ieasous] who descended is the same also that ascended up
higher than all heavens, that He might bring to completion all things.)
[Note
- Pre-canon only temporary gifts included miracles, foreign
languages, healing, interpretation of languages under the Holy
Spirit's guidance, e.g., aramaic, greek, as a credit card for apostleship]
11.
Then He gave some temporary unique spiritual gifts to apostles {Acts
19:11; 2 Timothy 4:20} (writers of New Testatment epistles which
ended in 96 A.D.) and others temporary prophets; and others permanent
evangelists; and others permanent pastor - teacher (see note below)
[poimen+kai+didaskalos] (episkopos=shepherd, guardian, overseer,
supervisor; diakonos=minister; presbuteros=old man, authority); [The
hyphen between pastor and teacher is a known in the Greek language as
a "hymdiades" (a dramatic copulated rhetorical conjunction
[kai] uniting two definite articles (substantives) or nouns in
differing forms to express one idea {1 Samuel 12.2; Jeremiah 6.17}.
Under the Granvel-Sharp rule the kai is present and demands a hyphen;
although two words - one spiritual gift].
12.
For the purpose of equipping [pros+katartismos] and indoctrination
(perfecting) the saints [ton+hagios] (B+'s set apart in union with
Christ) (Bible Doctrine + Occupation with Christ), for the production
work [eis+ergon] of Christian service [diakonia] (gift, priesthood,
ambassadorship, divine establishment, churches, Christian
organizations - all of us (believers) are in full time Christian
service) for the (construction, edification) of the head (body) of
Christ [Christos]:
13.
Until (potential) [mechri] we all [hoi+pan] attain [katanao]
(arrive) the unity system (the four spiritual mechanics) of doctrine
[pistus] (what is believed via Operation Z) even by means of
epignosis knowledge related to the Son of God [tou+huios] advancing
in the mature winner B+, to (O/C) attaining the stature (the measure
of) maturity from the fullness [pleroma - full blessings] of Christ
[Christos] {Ephesians 1:10}:
14.
In order that we no longer [hina+meketi] be [eimi] fragmented and
childish [nepios], destabilized (tossed to and fro) in heavy seas
[kludonizomai] and driven out of control [periphera] (made dizzy,
unstable) by every wind [pas+anemos] of false teaching [didaskalia]
(doctrine), by the trickery [en+kubeia] (by means of shooting craps
with loaded dice {1 Timothy 4:1} of cosmic men [anthropos] by cunning
deception [en+panourgia] (masters of the art of misrepresentation,
ulterior motives, dishonest, unprincipled, cunning, guile) for the
purpose [plane] of their deceitful scheming [pros+methodeia].
15.
(Role of Pastor-Teacher = P-T must know his limitations) {2
Corinthians 11:2} But [de] by teaching doctrine [aletheuo] (truth)
associated with virtue love [en+agape], we, (the who are pastor-teachers)
may cause them (members of the congregation) to grow up in
[ta+pas+auxxzano] (PPG) all things with reference to Him Who is
[hos+eimi] the head [kephale] (ruler, one of a kind, authority of the
RFOG) Christ [Christos]:
(Pastor-Teacher
prepares the bride for the Groom's coming by studying and teaching
Bible Doctrine - the mind/thinking of the Groom)
16.
Because of [ek+hos] the LJC, Whom the entire body [to+pas+soma]
being joined together [sunarmologeo] (Baptism of HS) (NSS) for
inculcation [kai+sumbibazo] (Post Salvation Epistimological
Rehabilitation = PSER) through ever joint [dia+pas+aphe] (P-T) of
supply [epichoregia] (or provision) on the basis of the operational
power [kata+energeia] working the measure [en+metron] of every part
[eis+hekostos] to cause [poieo] growth [auxzsis] each P-T, causes
growth of the body [soma] (congregation) resulting in its edification
[eis+oikodome] by means of virtue love [en+agapa].
17.
Therefore [oun] I communicate [lego] this [houtos] and I insist
[kai+marturomai] (nose to nose with them) and because of the Lord
[en+Kurios], that you [su] no longer [meketi] walk [peripateo]
(lifestyle) even [kathos] as the Gentile B-'s [ta+ethnos] walk
[perpateo] (implode, explode, revert), in the vacuum [en+mataiotes]
(pressure differential - pressure on the outside is greater than
within) of their [autos] mind [nous] (left lobe of soul),
18.
And they [eimi] were darkened [skotizomai] (blackout of the right
lobe of the soul - where the rate of forgetfulness exceeds memory) in
the [toi] left lobe [dianoia] (nous, distracted in their way of
thinking) and having been alienated [apallotrio] (excluded) from the
[tes] life [zoe] of God [tou+Theos] because of ignorance [dia+agnoia]
which is [eimi] in them [en+autos], because of the hardening,
callousness (petrification), scar tissue [dia+porosis] {Mark 3:5} of
their [tes+autos] right lobes [kardia] {Exodus 9:16; Romans 9:17; 2
Corinthians 3:14}.
19.
Who because [hoitines] they having become calloused [apalgeo] by
scar tissue [porosis] of the soul and they have given themselves over
[paradidom] to [heautou] liscenciousness [toi+aselgeia]
(lasciviousness, debauchery, unrestrained), resulting in the practice
of [eis+ergasia] every kind of immorality [pas+akatharsia] and with
greediness and insatiable lust [en+pleonezia] (lust in three
categories - sexual, arrogance, power),
20.
but many of you [de+su] have not learned [manthano+ouch] Christ
[ton+Christos] in this manner [houtos].
21.
If (lst class condition - And you have) indeed you have heard Him,
and have been taught by Him, because of the doctrine (truth) is in
Jesus [Ieasous]:
22.
{Psalm 32:5} With reference to your former lifestyle, lay aside the
old man who is becoming degenerate [phtheiro] (corrupted) on the
basis of the lusts of deceit [epithumia] {Colossians 3:9},
23.
Therefore then become refreshed (renewed via 1 John 1.9)
[de+ananeoo] (reinvigorated) through (by means of executing the
spirtitual life) the (instrumental) agency (personal) (teaching
ministry) of God the Holy Spirit [toi+Pneumati] (1st power option and
personal agent for fellowship with God) {John 14:16-17,26;16.12-14-Parakletos
(mentor); Acts 1:8; Romans 8:26} and (the Word of God) by abolative
means of your spiritual [tou+nous+su] (objective) thinking [phroneo]
(sanity) (2nd power option and metabilized doctrine circulating in
the stream of consciousness; spiritual system of learning, thinking,
solving) {Genesis 6:5; Isaiah 59:7; Jeremiah 6:19; Proverbs 23:7
[nephesh] (soul); John 16:13; Romans 8:16, 12:2-3; 2 Corinthians
2:10:4,12 [dokeo]; 10-18; Galatians 6:3 [dokeo = emotional,
subjective] (self-deception); Philippians 2:5-8,11 [hegeomai]
(thinking in terms of leadership); 3:15; Colossians 3:2; 2 Timothy
1:14 - guard the noble deposit in the right lobe via the Holy Spirit;
James 4:6}!
24.
And put [kai+enduo] on the new man ([ton+kainos+anthropos]
(analogous to having a new suit in the closet) of the sophisticated
spiritual life (edification complex), according to the specification
(provision) of God has been created by means of virtue righteousness
[kai+dikiosune] and reverence [kai+hosiotes] (the sacredness) from
the source of absolute truth [aletheia] (word of God).
25.
Therefore having laid aside the lie [psuedos] (cosmic involvement)
each one of you [aletheia] speak [hekastos] the truth with [meta] his
[tou] fellow [plesion] B+ [autos] since we [hoti+eimi] are members
[melos+allelon] of the RFOG (honor code),
26.
Although you may have become angry [orgizo] (enraged, quiver) in
spirit of that, stop your sinning [me+hamartano] the sun [ho+helios]
must never set [me+epiduo] on your angry mood [epi+su+parorgismos]
{Psalm 4:4-5} {1 John 1:9 - Rebound and keep moving}
27.
And stop giving [mede+didomi+me] opportunity [topos] (possibility,
territory, place, room, letting him in) to the devil [diabolos]
(slanderous one).
[Note
- we are never told by God to go on the offensive against Satan;
always take the defensive position - Luke 4:5-7; John 12:31;
14:30;16:11; Ephesians 2:2; 1 Corinthians 4:4}. Satan rules fallen
angels (demons) and there are two groups incarcerated in Hades
(Tartarus and the Abyss)
28.
He (B+) who stole up to now, from now on, stop stealing. But rather
[de+mallon] begin to work hard [kopiao] working [ergazomai] with your
own hands [tais+cheir] so that doing what is right [to+agathos] (of
intrinsic value) in order that [hina+echo] he may be able by means
[moneta] (money) to share [metadidomi] (give) to him who has a need [toy+chreia].
29.
Do not let (permit) any unsound (false) doctrine [pas+sapros]
proceed [ekporeuomai] (go out) from your mouth [ek+stoma], but [alla]
whatever is [ei+tis] good of intrinsic value [agathos] for the
purpose of edification [pros+oikodome] in order that it (Bible
Doctrine) may give [hina+didomi] grace orientation [charsis] to the
hearers [akouo] (consistent listeners to the word of God).
30.
Furthermore [kai] (carnal B+'s) stop (what you are already doing)
grieving [lupeo+me] (anthropomorphism = ascribing to God human
attributes in order to explain God's policy.
)
(warning) (offending, irritating, insulting, deliberate suppression;
failure to learn and apply doctrine;) the Holy Spirit [tou+Pneuma]
(by being out of fellowship in perpetual carnality and non-use of 1
John 1.9), the Holy One [to+Hagios] (the God) by agency of Whom
[en+hos] you have been sealed [sphragizo] {2 Corinthians 1.22}
(eternal life, written signature guarantee (like signet ring in hot
wax) of eternal security and irrevocable assets, PIA at moment of
believing in Christ alone for salvation) to the day of redemption of
the body (exanastasis or exit resurrection/rapture - ultimate
sanctification)! {Romans 8.23; Galatians 3.13;5.16,22; Hebrews 9.12;
Colossians 1.14, 30; Ephesians 1.7; 1 Peter 1.18; 1 Thessalonians
5:19 [sbenumi] (quench, extinguish, stiffle, suppress, squelching)
Philippians 3:19, Ephesians 5.18; 2 Timothy 3.7} (intense
punishment). [Redeeming the soul is upon faith in Christ; inheriting
a resurrection body is upon exanastasis or at the judgment seat of Christ]
31.
All bitterness: (harshness, OSN animosity and control minus rebound
which is incompatible with the PPG) (arrogant animosity) [pas+pikria]
{James 3:14} both overt emotional irrational anger [kai+thumos]
(boiling rage - a peroxyn; histronics of a loss of temper and
passionate lust of immorality - the live-in syndrome) and wrath
[kai+orge] (slow reactive arrogance, scheming, revenge motivation,
vindictive and vituperation, irrationality and impaccability leading
to escallated fury, hatred, and resentment like a webbed shroud) both
clamor [krauge] (loud excited shouting or verbal brawling, uproar)
(vehement quarrelling and irrational dissatisfaction) and slander
[blasphemia] (malicious defamation of character, revenge and self-justifying
vilification, vituperation) must be removed [airo] by God from you
[apo+su] (God picks our sins up and blots them out, removes them for
all time just like at salvation via rebound), along with all malice
[sun+pas+kakia] (principle of evil, reality of the cosmos and Satan's
rule whereby fellowship with God and fellowman is removed) (revenge
motivation, OSN lust to hurt someone/anyone, to inflict misery,
suffering, lust for revenge to get even, create a public lie about
someone, violent motivation of ojbect of your bitterness, catalyst
motivator of violence) (result of a loser or the ineptizoid believer
{James 3:14}; coming short of the grace of God; the pollution in
Hebrews 12:15 - contamination by the chamber pot) {Job 3:20-21, 7:11;
Isaiah 33:7; Psalms 64:3; 1 Samuel 1:10; Proverbs 4:10, 17:25;
Lamentations 3:15, 17-19, 21}.
[Note
- bitterness turns love to hatred, happiness to malice, blessing to
cursing; it is the fuel that runs all three arrogance skills
resulting in scar tissue of the soul = hardening of the heart. One of
the greatest attacks of marriage is in the Church Age dispensation.
Forgiveness is always a function of grace and a decision of man; it
is not a part of the cross; the shadow (or shade) of the cross
provides a place for all sins=the dark side of mankind is sin. The B+
who lives in verse 31 has no capacity to love, grieves the Holy
Spirit, is miserable with the problem of garbage in the subconscience
and desires no doctrinal solutions but only self-centered solutions.
Divine solutions always start with rebound of 1 John 1.9]
32.
Rather [De] (Instead of, but, in contrast) become [ginomai] kind
[chrestos] (reciprocal in nature or gracious) (anthithesis of
bitterness) to each other [eis+ allelous] (a soothing via impersonal
love), compassionate [eusplagnos] (thinking about the other person)
(virtue from thinking doctrine, an upgrade of personal love
extrapolated from impersonal love on the FLOT inside the integrity
envelope) {1 Peter 3:8} forgiving each other [charizomai] (timeless
word) (once forgiven, forgotten), just as [kathos+kai] God (the
Father as judge of the Son being judged) also [Theos+en] by (means
of) the agency of Christ [Christos] (the Uniquely Born One) Who has
forgiven you for your benefit and forgotten our sins [charizomai]
{Isaiah 44:25; Ephesians 1:7, 3:19, 5.33; Colossians 1:14; 1 John
1:9, James 4:6; 1 Peter 3:8-9, 5:5}.
Note:
Law of double discipline - 1 Corinthians 11.30; Hosea 8.7;
Revelation 3.19. Failure to use the divine solution in two
categories: 1) Law of volitional responsibility and 2) Law of
Discipline for sin [paiduo] - rejection of the divine solution. Whom
the Lord loveth He disciplines and skins alive with a whip every son
whom He receiveth. Discipline is the demonstration of God's integrity
and love.
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