Free Bible Commentary
“Ephesians 4:1-6”
Categories: Ephesians“Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.”
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“Just as also you were called in one hope of your calling” (verse 4). Loving the words of Colly Caldwell on this particular “one”. Quoting from his commentary on Ephesians by Guardian of Truth Foundation:
“One hope involves unity of aspiration, purpose, and goals. Hope…is favorable expectation with trust and confidence. Those who are truly united have common goals, ambitions, and purposes. It is inconceivable that Christians would set their mission toward seeking earthly rewards or desire any promise other than the one hope of the gospel. On earth, men hope for different things materially: prestige, fame, wealth, possessions, and/or pleasures. The Christian earnestly desires and expects to attain everlasting glory. Children of God are looking toward heaven, and heaven is real (Rev. 21:1-7; 1 John 3:2-3; Heb. 3:1; 1 Pet. 5:10).
“Our hope is truly glorious (Rom. 5:2; Col. 1:5,27; Rom. 8:24-25). Our hope causes us as Christians to endure persecution, face crises, and remain faithful while those outside the Lord have no hope (1 Thess. 4:13; Eph. 2:12). There should be no rivalry as with men hoping for the same office or honor or possession… The common hope binds us together because we know that we shall all be one great band of heavenly worshippers around the throne of God throughout eternity.” (pg 166)
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“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.” (Titus 2:11-14)
Please stay in Ephesians 4:1-6 for tomorrow and please take the time to read these verses every day that we stay here since this is a Bible reading group and not a commentary reading group. Memorizing the verses wouldn’t be a bad idea either! Also take the time to at least read SOME of the accompanying verses that are referenced but not quoted.
Hope you all have a blessed and wonderful day.
-Louie Taylor
