Thematic Bible
Ephesians 4:1 (show verse)
So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior—a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation],
Believers » Walk » Consistency
Body » The body of Christ
The call of God » Walk worthy of
Communion of saints » Exhortation to
Christian conduct » Walking » Worthy of vocation
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Humility » Saints should » Walk with
Lowliness » Walking with lowliness
Meekness » Necessary to a Christian walk
Meekness » Being meek
Suffering » Walking with longsuffering
Walk » Characteristics of » Consistency
Body » The body of Christ
The call of God » Walk worthy of
Communion of saints » Exhortation to
Christian conduct » Walking » Worthy of vocation
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Humility » Saints should » Walk with
Lowliness » Walking with lowliness
Meekness » Necessary to a Christian walk
Meekness » Being meek
Suffering » Walking with longsuffering
Walk » Characteristics of » Consistency
Ephesians 4:2 (show verse)
with all humility [forsaking self-righteousness], and gentleness [maintaining self-control], with patience, bearing with one another in [unselfish] love.
Body » The body of Christ
Communion of saints » Exhortation to
Forbearance » Encouraged
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Humility » Saints should » Walk with
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Forbearing
Lowliness » Walking with lowliness
Meekness » General references to » A fruit of the Spirit
Meekness » Necessary to a Christian walk
Meekness » Being meek
Suffering » Walking with longsuffering
Communion of saints » Exhortation to
Forbearance » Encouraged
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Humility » Saints should » Walk with
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Forbearing
Lowliness » Walking with lowliness
Meekness » General references to » A fruit of the Spirit
Meekness » Necessary to a Christian walk
Meekness » Being meek
Suffering » Walking with longsuffering
Ephesians 4:3 (show verse)
Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful].
Body » The body of Christ
Communion of saints » Exhortation to
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Peace » Promised to believers » To be cultivated in the church
Peace » Is a bond of union
Strife » Saints should » Avoid
Suffering » Walking with longsuffering
Unity » Of the righteous
Unity » Exhortations to
Communion of saints » Exhortation to
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Peace » Promised to believers » To be cultivated in the church
Peace » Is a bond of union
Strife » Saints should » Avoid
Suffering » Walking with longsuffering
Unity » Of the righteous
Unity » Exhortations to
Ephesians 4:4 (show verse)
There is one body [of believers] and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when called [to salvation]—
Baptism » There being one baptism
Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Faith/faithfulness » There being one faith
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Holy spirit » There being one spirit
Hope » Saints » Have all, the same
Hope » Saints » Are called to
Jesus Christ » God the father being the head of jesus Christ
Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Faith/faithfulness » There being one faith
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Holy spirit » There being one spirit
Hope » Saints » Have all, the same
Hope » Saints » Are called to
Jesus Christ » God the father being the head of jesus Christ
Ephesians 4:5 (show verse)
one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Baptism » There being one baptism
Baptism » There is but one
Body » The body of Christ
Christ » His foreknowledge » His lordship
Christ » Lord » His lordship
Church » Unity of
Divinity » His foreknowledge » His lordship
Faith/faithfulness » There being one faith
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Holy spirit » There being one spirit
Jesus Christ » God the father being the head of jesus Christ
Baptism » There is but one
Body » The body of Christ
Christ » His foreknowledge » His lordship
Christ » Lord » His lordship
Church » Unity of
Divinity » His foreknowledge » His lordship
Faith/faithfulness » There being one faith
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Holy spirit » There being one spirit
Jesus Christ » God the father being the head of jesus Christ
Ephesians 4:6 (show verse)
one God and Father of us all who is [sovereign] over all and [working] through all and [living] in all.
Baptism » There being one baptism
Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Faith/faithfulness » There being one faith
Father » Universal
God » Fatherhood of » God spoken of as the father of all men
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Heavenly » Father » God spoken of as the father of all men
Holy spirit » There being one spirit
Jesus Christ » God the father being the head of jesus Christ
Universal » Blessing, possible » God spoken of as the father of all men
Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Faith/faithfulness » There being one faith
Father » Universal
God » Fatherhood of » God spoken of as the father of all men
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Heavenly » Father » God spoken of as the father of all men
Holy spirit » There being one spirit
Jesus Christ » God the father being the head of jesus Christ
Universal » Blessing, possible » God spoken of as the father of all men
Ephesians 4:7 (show verse)
Yet grace [God’s undeserved favor] was given to each one of us [not indiscriminately, but in different ways] in proportion to the measure of Christ’s [rich and abundant] gift.
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Prophecies respecting
Body » The body of Christ
Christ » Grace of » Sufficient for all human needs
Edification » What Christ provided for the purpose of edification
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
Giving and gifts » The gift of God
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Grace » Of Christ » Sufficient for all human needs
Grace » Christ's » Sufficient for all human needs
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ ascended to
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ descended from
Body » The body of Christ
Christ » Grace of » Sufficient for all human needs
Edification » What Christ provided for the purpose of edification
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
Giving and gifts » The gift of God
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Grace » Of Christ » Sufficient for all human needs
Grace » Christ's » Sufficient for all human needs
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ ascended to
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ descended from
Ephesians 4:8 (show verse)
Therefore it says,
“When He ascended on high,
He led captivity captive,
And He bestowed gifts on men.”
He led captivity captive,
And He bestowed gifts on men.”
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » To receive gifts for men
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Prophecies respecting
Body » The body of Christ
Captivity » Figurative » captivity led captive,
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Christ, the head of the church » Imparts gifts
Edification » What Christ provided for the purpose of edification
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ ascended to
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ descended from
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » That purpose fulfilled
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Prophecies respecting
Body » The body of Christ
Captivity » Figurative » captivity led captive,
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Christ, the head of the church » Imparts gifts
Edification » What Christ provided for the purpose of edification
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ ascended to
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ descended from
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » That purpose fulfilled
Ephesians 4:9 (show verse)
(Now this expression, “He ascended,” what does it mean except that He also had previously descended [from the heights of heaven] into the lower parts of the earth?
Ephesians 4:10 (show verse)
He who descended is the very same as He who also has ascended high above all the heavens, that He [His presence] might fill all things [that is, the whole universe]).
Ephesians 4:11 (show verse)
And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as apostles [special messengers, representatives], some as prophets [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as evangelists [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as pastors and teachers [to shepherd and guide and instruct],
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » To receive gifts for men
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As giver of pastors to the church
Christian ministers » Pastors
Christian ministers » Teachers
Christian ministers » Called » Evangelists
Church » God provides ministers for
The church » God provides ministers for
Disciples/apostles » What apostles are for
Edification » Is the object of » The ministerial office
Edification » What Christ provided for the purpose of edification
Endowments » Diversity of
Evangelism » What evangelists are for
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Diversity of, to men
God » Gifts of » Diversity of
Leaders » FALSE » Prophets in the Christian church
Prophecy » A gift of Christ
Prophecy and prophets » What prophets are for
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Prophets in the Christian church
Religious » FALSE » Prophets in the Christian church
Shepherds/pastors » What pastors are for
Divine Teacher » Christian
teaching » What teachers are for
Titles and names of ministers » Apostles
Titles and names of ministers » Evangelists
Titles and names of ministers » Pastors
Titles and names of ministers » Teachers
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Supplying ministers to the church
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As giver of pastors to the church
Christian ministers » Pastors
Christian ministers » Teachers
Christian ministers » Called » Evangelists
Church » God provides ministers for
The church » God provides ministers for
Disciples/apostles » What apostles are for
Edification » Is the object of » The ministerial office
Edification » What Christ provided for the purpose of edification
Endowments » Diversity of
Evangelism » What evangelists are for
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Diversity of, to men
God » Gifts of » Diversity of
Leaders » FALSE » Prophets in the Christian church
Prophecy » A gift of Christ
Prophecy and prophets » What prophets are for
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Prophets in the Christian church
Religious » FALSE » Prophets in the Christian church
Shepherds/pastors » What pastors are for
Divine Teacher » Christian
teaching » What teachers are for
Titles and names of ministers » Apostles
Titles and names of ministers » Evangelists
Titles and names of ministers » Pastors
Titles and names of ministers » Teachers
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Supplying ministers to the church
Ephesians 4:12 (show verse)
[and He did this] to fully equip and perfect the saints (God’s people) for works of service, to build up the body of Christ [the church];
Body » The body of Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As giver of pastors to the church
Christ, the head of the church » As his mystical body
Church » Unity of
Church » Body of Christ » Called the body of Christ
Church » God provides ministers for
The church » God provides ministers for
Disciples/apostles » What apostles are for
Edification » Is the object of » The ministerial office
Edification » Described
Edification » What Christ provided for the purpose of edification
Evangelism » What evangelists are for
Ministers » Are bound, to » Build up the church
Perfection » Ministers appointed to lead saints to
Prophecy and prophets » What prophets are for
Shepherds/pastors » What pastors are for
teaching » What teachers are for
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As giver of pastors to the church
Christ, the head of the church » As his mystical body
Church » Unity of
Church » Body of Christ » Called the body of Christ
Church » God provides ministers for
The church » God provides ministers for
Disciples/apostles » What apostles are for
Edification » Is the object of » The ministerial office
Edification » Described
Edification » What Christ provided for the purpose of edification
Evangelism » What evangelists are for
Ministers » Are bound, to » Build up the church
Perfection » Ministers appointed to lead saints to
Prophecy and prophets » What prophets are for
Shepherds/pastors » What pastors are for
teaching » What teachers are for
Ephesians 4:13 (show verse)
until we all reach oneness in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, [growing spiritually] to become a mature believer, reaching to the measure of the fullness of Christ [manifesting His spiritual completeness and exercising our spiritual gifts in unity].
Body » The body of Christ
Christ » Promises of » Fulness of
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As giver of pastors to the church
Church » Unity of
Disciples/apostles » What apostles are for
Edification » Described
Evangelism » What evangelists are for
Fulness » Of Christ
Spiritual life » Has its maturity
Maturity, spiritual » By striving after the Christ ideal
Measures » Illustrative » (the measure of the stature of Christ,) of perfection
Perfection » The church shall attain to
Prophecy and prophets » What prophets are for
Shepherds/pastors » What pastors are for
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By striving after the Christ ideal
teaching » What teachers are for
Unity » In Christ
Christ » Promises of » Fulness of
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As giver of pastors to the church
Church » Unity of
Disciples/apostles » What apostles are for
Edification » Described
Evangelism » What evangelists are for
Fulness » Of Christ
Spiritual life » Has its maturity
Maturity, spiritual » By striving after the Christ ideal
Measures » Illustrative » (the measure of the stature of Christ,) of perfection
Perfection » The church shall attain to
Prophecy and prophets » What prophets are for
Shepherds/pastors » What pastors are for
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By striving after the Christ ideal
teaching » What teachers are for
Unity » In Christ
Ephesians 4:14 (show verse)
So that we are no longer children [spiritually immature], tossed back and forth [like ships on a stormy sea] and carried about by every wind of [shifting] doctrine, by the cunning and trickery of [unscrupulous] men, by the deceitful scheming of people ready to do anything [for personal profit].
Body » The body of Christ
Character » Instability of
Childhood » Marks of » Fickleness
Craftiness » Craftiness, general references to
Deceit » False teachers » Impose on others by
Deceit » Impose on others by
Deceivers » The work of
Disciples/apostles » What apostles are for
false Doctrines » Should be avoided by » Saints
Duplicity » Craftiness, general references to
Edification » Described
Evangelism » What evangelists are for
spiritual Immaturity » Instability of faith
Instability » Warnings against
Marks » Of childhood » Fickleness
Prophecy and prophets » What prophets are for
Shallowness » No deep convictions
Shepherds/pastors » What pastors are for
Spiritual » Immaturity » Instability of faith
teaching » What teachers are for
Wind » Illustrative » Of false doctrines
Wind » Figurative » Of heresy
Character » Instability of
Childhood » Marks of » Fickleness
Craftiness » Craftiness, general references to
Deceit » False teachers » Impose on others by
Deceit » Impose on others by
Deceivers » The work of
Disciples/apostles » What apostles are for
false Doctrines » Should be avoided by » Saints
Duplicity » Craftiness, general references to
Edification » Described
Evangelism » What evangelists are for
spiritual Immaturity » Instability of faith
Instability » Warnings against
Marks » Of childhood » Fickleness
Prophecy and prophets » What prophets are for
Shallowness » No deep convictions
Shepherds/pastors » What pastors are for
Spiritual » Immaturity » Instability of faith
teaching » What teachers are for
Wind » Illustrative » Of false doctrines
Wind » Figurative » Of heresy
Ephesians 4:15 (show verse)
But speaking the truth in love [in all things—both our speech and our lives expressing His truth], let us grow up in all things into Him [following His example] who is the Head—Christ.
Body » The body of Christ
Christ » Guest, a » Head of the church
Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to
Church » Is edified by the word
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » Into Christ
Edification » Described
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Into Christ
Spiritual life » Seek to grow in
Maturity, spiritual » By striving after the Christ ideal
Spiritual » Encouraged » Into Christ
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By striving after the Christ ideal
Union with Christ » As head of the church
Union with Christ » Necessary to growth in grace
Christ » Guest, a » Head of the church
Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to
Church » Is edified by the word
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » Into Christ
Edification » Described
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Into Christ
Spiritual life » Seek to grow in
Maturity, spiritual » By striving after the Christ ideal
Spiritual » Encouraged » Into Christ
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By striving after the Christ ideal
Union with Christ » As head of the church
Union with Christ » Necessary to growth in grace
Ephesians 4:16 (show verse)
From Him the whole body [the church, in all its various parts], joined and knitted firmly together by what every joint supplies, when each part is working properly, causes the body to grow and mature, building itself up in [unselfish] love.
Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Church » Is edified by the word
Edification » Described
Edification » Is the object of » The church's union in Christ
Head » The body supported and supplied by
Physiology » Figurative
Union with Christ » As head of the church
Union with Christ » Necessary to growth in grace
Church » Unity of
Church » Is edified by the word
Edification » Described
Edification » Is the object of » The church's union in Christ
Head » The body supported and supplied by
Physiology » Figurative
Union with Christ » As head of the church
Union with Christ » Necessary to growth in grace
Ephesians 4:17 (show verse)
So this I say, and solemnly affirm together with the Lord [as in His presence], that you must no longer live as the [unbelieving] Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds [and in the foolishness and emptiness of their souls],
Adultery » Instances of » Heathen
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Indulgence in » A characteristic of the wicked
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Characteristic of » The wicked
Blindness » Those that walk in darkness
Blindness » Who is blind
spiritual Blindness » Leads to all evil
Conscience » Dead
Darkness » Those that walk in darkness
Emptiness » Emptiness or vanity of the worldly life (ps 3911; 629)
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Depraved in mind
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Heart » Whose heart becomes darkened
Mind » Carnal, general references to
Understanding » Who is void of understanding
Vanity » Who became vain
Vanity » The wicked » Walk in
Vanity » Evil people » Live in
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Indulgence in » A characteristic of the wicked
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Characteristic of » The wicked
Blindness » Those that walk in darkness
Blindness » Who is blind
spiritual Blindness » Leads to all evil
Conscience » Dead
Darkness » Those that walk in darkness
Emptiness » Emptiness or vanity of the worldly life (ps 3911; 629)
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Depraved in mind
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Heart » Whose heart becomes darkened
Mind » Carnal, general references to
Understanding » Who is void of understanding
Vanity » Who became vain
Vanity » The wicked » Walk in
Vanity » Evil people » Live in
Ephesians 4:18 (show verse)
for their [moral] understanding is darkened and their reasoning is clouded; [they are] alienated and self-banished from the life of God [with no share in it; this is] because of the [willful] ignorance and spiritual blindness that is [deep-seated] within them, because of the hardness and insensitivity of their heart.
Adultery » Instances of » Heathen
Blindness » Example of spiritual
Blindness » Those that walk in darkness
Blindness » Who is blind
spiritual Blindness » Leads to all evil
Character » Of the wicked » Alienated from God
Character » Of the wicked » Blinded
Character of the wicked » Blinded
Character of the wicked » Alienated from God
Conscience » Dead
Darkness » Those that walk in darkness
death » Spiritual
Spiritual death » Spiritual ignorance is
Spiritual death » Alienation from God is
Estrangement » From God » General references to
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Estranged from God
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Blinded in heart
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Heart » Whose heart becomes darkened
Heart » The unregenerate » Blind
character of the unrenewed Heart » Blind
the Heathen » Described as » Ignorant
Ignorance » Spiritual » General references to
Ignorance » Of self » It alienates from God
Ignorance of God » Leads to » Alienation from God
Spiritual life » The wicked alienated from
Man » Possessed of » Understanding
ignorance of Self » It alienates from God
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
Spiritual » Ignorance » General references to
Understanding » Who is void of understanding
Vanity » Who became vain
Blindness » Example of spiritual
Blindness » Those that walk in darkness
Blindness » Who is blind
spiritual Blindness » Leads to all evil
Character » Of the wicked » Alienated from God
Character » Of the wicked » Blinded
Character of the wicked » Blinded
Character of the wicked » Alienated from God
Conscience » Dead
Darkness » Those that walk in darkness
death » Spiritual
Spiritual death » Spiritual ignorance is
Spiritual death » Alienation from God is
Estrangement » From God » General references to
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Estranged from God
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Blinded in heart
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Heart » Whose heart becomes darkened
Heart » The unregenerate » Blind
character of the unrenewed Heart » Blind
the Heathen » Described as » Ignorant
Ignorance » Spiritual » General references to
Ignorance » Of self » It alienates from God
Ignorance of God » Leads to » Alienation from God
Spiritual life » The wicked alienated from
Man » Possessed of » Understanding
ignorance of Self » It alienates from God
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
Spiritual » Ignorance » General references to
Understanding » Who is void of understanding
Vanity » Who became vain
Ephesians 4:19 (show verse)
And they, [the ungodly in their spiritual apathy], having become callous and unfeeling, have given themselves over [as prey] to unbridled sensuality, eagerly craving the practice of every kind of impurity [that their desires may demand].
Adultery » Instances of » Heathen
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Indulgence in » A characteristic of the wicked
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Characteristic of » The wicked
spiritual Blindness » Leads to all evil
Character » Of the wicked » Unclean
Chastity » The wicked are devoid of
Conscience » Dead
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Gentiles » Characterized as » Depraved and wicked
the Heathen » Described as » Filthy
Impurity » General references to
Understanding » Who is void of understanding
Vanity » Who became vain
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Indulgence in » A characteristic of the wicked
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Characteristic of » The wicked
spiritual Blindness » Leads to all evil
Character » Of the wicked » Unclean
Chastity » The wicked are devoid of
Conscience » Dead
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Gentiles » Characterized as » Depraved and wicked
the Heathen » Described as » Filthy
Impurity » General references to
Understanding » Who is void of understanding
Vanity » Who became vain
Ephesians 4:20 (show verse)
But you did not learn Christ in this way!
Ephesians 4:21 (show verse)
If in fact you have [really] heard Him and have been taught by Him, just as truth is in Jesus [revealed in His life and personified in Him],
Ephesians 4:22 (show verse)
that, regarding your previous way of life, you put off your old self [completely discard your former nature], which is being corrupted through deceitful desires,
Character » Of the wicked » Corrupt
Corruption » What is corrupt
Error » Definition of » Sin deceptive
Error » Definition of » To be forsaken
Lessons of life » Truly learned, purify the soul
Life » Lessons of » Old, the
Life » Lessons of » Truly learned, purify the soul
Man » The new man
Man » The old man
Newness » Renewing yourself
Newness » The new man
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Putting off the old man which is corrupt
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Deceptive
Sin » Excuses offered for » To be forsaken
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Sin deceptive
Transgression » Sin, definition of » To be forsaken
Corruption » What is corrupt
Error » Definition of » Sin deceptive
Error » Definition of » To be forsaken
Lessons of life » Truly learned, purify the soul
Life » Lessons of » Old, the
Life » Lessons of » Truly learned, purify the soul
Man » The new man
Man » The old man
Newness » Renewing yourself
Newness » The new man
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Putting off the old man which is corrupt
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Deceptive
Sin » Excuses offered for » To be forsaken
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Sin deceptive
Transgression » Sin, definition of » To be forsaken
Ephesians 4:23 (show verse)
and be continually renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh, untarnished mental and spiritual attitude],
Heart » Renewed
Lessons of life » Truly learned, purify the soul
Life » Lessons of » Truly learned, purify the soul
Man » The new man
New » Man » Strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
Newness » Renewing yourself
Newness » The new man
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
Lessons of life » Truly learned, purify the soul
Life » Lessons of » Truly learned, purify the soul
Man » The new man
New » Man » Strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
Newness » Renewing yourself
Newness » The new man
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
Ephesians 4:24 (show verse)
and put on the new self [the regenerated and renewed nature], created in God’s image, [godlike] in the righteousness and holiness of the truth [living in a way that expresses to God your gratitude for your salvation].
Creation » Illustrative of » Daily renewal of saints
New creature » The believer as a
Holiness » Saints » New created in
Image » Figurative » Regenerated into
Man » New » The believer as a
Man » The new man
New » Man » The believer as a
New Birth » Produces » Likeness to God
New Birth » Described as » Putting on the new man
Newness » Renewing yourself
Newness » The new man
Righteousness » Saints » Are renewed in
New creature » The believer as a
Holiness » Saints » New created in
Image » Figurative » Regenerated into
Man » New » The believer as a
Man » The new man
New » Man » The believer as a
New Birth » Produces » Likeness to God
New Birth » Described as » Putting on the new man
Newness » Renewing yourself
Newness » The new man
Righteousness » Saints » Are renewed in
Ephesians 4:25 (show verse)
Therefore, rejecting all falsehood [whether lying, defrauding, telling half-truths, spreading rumors, any such as these], speak truth each one with his neighbor, for we are all parts of one another [and we are all parts of the body of Christ].
Ephesians 4:26 (show verse)
Be angry [at sin—at immorality, at injustice, at ungodly behavior], yet do not sin; do not let your anger [cause you shame, nor allow it to] last until the sun goes down.
Adversary » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Anger » Not being angry
Anger » Should not betray us into sin
Christian conduct » Subduing the temper
Devil » Resist the
Malice » Forbidden
Satan » Tempts men vanquished by men » Resistance to
Serpent » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Sin » Not sinning
Tempter » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Anger » Not being angry
Anger » Should not betray us into sin
Christian conduct » Subduing the temper
Devil » Resist the
Malice » Forbidden
Satan » Tempts men vanquished by men » Resistance to
Serpent » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Sin » Not sinning
Tempter » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Ephesians 4:27 (show verse)
And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin by holding a grudge, or nurturing anger, or harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness].
Adversary » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Devil » Resist the
Devil/devils » Resisting the devil
Malice » Forbidden
Resistance » Who to resist
Satan » Tempts men vanquished by men » Resistance to
Serpent » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Tempter » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Devil » Resist the
Devil/devils » Resisting the devil
Malice » Forbidden
Resistance » Who to resist
Satan » Tempts men vanquished by men » Resistance to
Serpent » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Tempter » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Duty of resisting
Ephesians 4:28 (show verse)
The thief [who has become a believer] must no longer steal, but instead he must work hard [making an honest living], producing that which is good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with those in need.
Ephesians 4:29 (show verse)
Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].
Ephesians 4:30 (show verse)
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God [but seek to please Him], by whom you were sealed and marked [branded as God’s own] for the day of redemption [the final deliverance from the consequences of sin].
Days » A time of mercy called a day of » Redemption
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » A seal » Securing
God » Mysteries of » Redemption by
Grief » Attributed to the holy spirit
the personality of Holy Spirit » He can be grieved
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » Sin against
Man » Redemption of » God the author of
Names » Of the holy spirit » Holy spirit
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhortations against
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhibited in » Grieving him
Redemption » God the author of
Redemption » They who partake of » Are sealed unto the day of
Redemption » The holy spirit sealing your redemption
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Figurative » Of certainty of divine approval
Sealing of the holy ghost » Is unto the day of redemption
Seals » Illustrative of » Appropriation of saints to God by the spirit
Sin » Against the spirit
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Spirit » Quickeneth » Sin against
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Earnest
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Holy spirit
Unpardonable sin » The sin against the holy spirit
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » A seal » Securing
God » Mysteries of » Redemption by
Grief » Attributed to the holy spirit
the personality of Holy Spirit » He can be grieved
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » Sin against
Man » Redemption of » God the author of
Names » Of the holy spirit » Holy spirit
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhortations against
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhibited in » Grieving him
Redemption » God the author of
Redemption » They who partake of » Are sealed unto the day of
Redemption » The holy spirit sealing your redemption
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Figurative » Of certainty of divine approval
Sealing of the holy ghost » Is unto the day of redemption
Seals » Illustrative of » Appropriation of saints to God by the spirit
Sin » Against the spirit
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Spirit » Quickeneth » Sin against
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Earnest
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Holy spirit
Unpardonable sin » The sin against the holy spirit
Ephesians 4:31 (show verse)
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor [perpetual animosity, resentment, strife, fault-finding] and slander be put away from you, along with every kind of malice [all spitefulness, verbal abuse, malevolence].
Anger » Connected with » Clamor and evil-speaking
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Warnings against
Evil » Speaking » Warnings against
Evil » Not speaking evil
Forsaking » What to forsake
Malice » Condemned
Malice » Not being malicious
Slander » Forbidden
Slander » Saints » Should lay aside
Slander » Saints should lay aside
Speaking, evil » Warnings against
Wrath » Forsaking wrath
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Warnings against
Evil » Speaking » Warnings against
Evil » Not speaking evil
Forsaking » What to forsake
Malice » Condemned
Malice » Not being malicious
Slander » Forbidden
Slander » Saints » Should lay aside
Slander » Saints should lay aside
Speaking, evil » Warnings against
Wrath » Forsaking wrath
Ephesians 4:32 (show verse)
Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave you.
Brotherly kindness » Encouraged
Communion of saints » In mutual sympathy and kindness
Forgiveness » The lord forgiving
Forgiveness » Human, encouraged
Forgiveness » Forgiving others
Forgiveness of injuries » Motives to » God's forgiveness of us
Heart » Renewed » Tender
The Heart » Should be » Tender
Kindness » Encouraged
Kindness » Being kind
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Forgiving injuries
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kindness, encouraged
Communion of saints » In mutual sympathy and kindness
Forgiveness » The lord forgiving
Forgiveness » Human, encouraged
Forgiveness » Forgiving others
Forgiveness of injuries » Motives to » God's forgiveness of us
Heart » Renewed » Tender
The Heart » Should be » Tender
Kindness » Encouraged
Kindness » Being kind
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Forgiving injuries
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kindness, encouraged