Ephesians 5:29
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Sermons
Joshua Daniel
Phil Beach Jr.
Lewis Sperry Chafer
C.I. Scofield
Keith MalcomsonSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
No man ever yet hated his own flesh - And this is a natural reason why he should love his wife, and nourish and cherish her.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
For--Supply, and we all love ourselves: "For no man," &c. his own flesh-- (Eph 5:31, end). nourisheth--Greek, "nourisheth it up," namely, to maturity. "Nourisheth," refers to food and internal sustenance; "cherisheth," to clothing and external fostering. even as--Translate, "even as also." the Lord--The oldest manuscripts read, "Christ." Exo 21:10 prescribes three duties to the husband. The two former (food and raiment) are here alluded to in a spiritual sense, by "nourisheth and cherisheth"; the third "duty of marriage" is not added in consonance with the holy propriety of Scripture language: its antitype is, "know the Lord" (Hos 2:19-20) [BENGEL].
John Gill Bible Commentary
For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother,.... These words contain the law of marriage, and are cited from Gen 2:24; and declare what ought to be, and are a prophecy of what should be; and are observed against polygamy, and to stir up mutual affection; See Gill on Mat 19:5. . Ephesians 5:32 eph 5:32 eph 5:32 eph 5:32This is a great mystery,.... It has something mysterious in it; it is a figure and emblem of the mysterious union between Christ and his people: for so it follows, but I speak concerning Christ and the church; or mention this law and institution of marriage, with respect to them; for the leaving of father and mother prefigured Christ's coming forth from the Father, and coming into this world in human nature, and his disregard to his earthly parents, in comparison with his people, and his service for them; the man cleaving to the wife very aptly expresses the strong affection of Christ to his church, and the near communion there is between them; and their being one flesh denotes the union of them; and indeed, the marriage of Adam and Eve was a type of Christ and his church; for in this the first Adam was a figure of him that was to come, as well as in being a federal head to his posterity: Adam was before Eve, so Christ was before his church; God thought it not proper that man should be alone, so neither Christ, but that he should have some fellows and companions with him: the formation of Eve from Adam was typical of the church's production from Christ; she was made of him while he was asleep, which sleep was from the Lord, and it was not an ordinary one; which may resemble the sufferings and death of Christ, which were from the Lord, and were not common; and which are the redemption of his church and people; and which secure their comfort and happiness, and wellbeing: she was taken out of his side, and built up a woman of one of his ribs; both the justification and sanctification of the church are from Christ, from the water and the blood which issued out of his side, when on the cross: the bringing and presentation of Eve to Adam has its mystery; it was God that brought her to him; and she was the same that was made out of him; and to the same Adam was she brought of whose rib she was made, and that not against her will: so it is God that draws souls to Christ, and espouses them to him, even the same that he has chosen in him, and Christ has redeemed by his blood; and to the same are they brought, who was wounded for their transgressions, and bruised for their sins; and they are made willing in the day of his power upon them, to come and give themselves to him. Adam's consent and acknowledgment of Eve to be his wife, shadow forth Christ's hearty reception and acknowledgment of the saints, as being of him, and his, when they are brought unto him under the influences of his grace and Spirit.
Ephesians 5:29
Wives and Husbands
28In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.29Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church. 30For we are members of His body.
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We Wrestle Not Against Flesh and Blood
By Joshua Daniel60514:30Spiritual WarfareMAT 5:91CO 14:33EPH 5:29EPH 6:121TI 2:1JAS 4:71PE 5:8In this sermon, Joshua Daniel discusses the spiritual battle that Christians face. He references Ephesians 6:12, which states that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces. He shares a personal experience of encountering evil spirits during a preaching event in a Hindu pilgrimage site. He emphasizes the importance of prayer, particularly the power of a husband and wife praying together, and warns of the devil's attempts to attack and create friction in families.
Spiritual Readjustment - Everything According to Christ
By Phil Beach Jr.251:06:45Christian LifeSpiritual ReadjustmentIdentity in ChristEPH 5:29Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the necessity of spiritual readjustment in our lives, urging believers to recognize that they are members of the body of Christ, which belongs to Him. He illustrates the struggle of allowing Christ to rearrange our lives, akin to someone intruding into our homes, and stresses that true Christianity involves a transformation where our old selves are crucified and we live through the life of Christ. The sermon calls for humility and dependence on the Holy Spirit to enable this transformation, highlighting that the church must reflect the character of Christ as its head. Ultimately, Beach Jr. encourages believers to embrace their identity in Christ and to allow Him to manifest His life through them.
The Church Which Is His Body
By Lewis Sperry Chafer0ACT 1:6ACT 15:13ROM 11:251CO 12:12EPH 1:22EPH 4:7EPH 5:292TI 2:12REV 20:6Lewis Sperry Chafer preaches about the new purpose of God in this age, focusing on the formation of a heavenly people who are part of the kingdom in its present mystery form but not related to the Messianic earthly kingdom of Israel. The disciples, being Jews, initially struggled to understand Jesus' sacrificial death and the ministry of the new gospel age, which was later revealed through divine compulsion and the first church council. The Apostle Paul received a special revelation about the church as the 'called out ones,' a new body formed by both Jews and Gentiles, united in Christ and destined to be His bride and body, fulfilling the eternal purpose of God in this age of grace.
The Church and the Churches
By C.I. Scofield0ACT 7:38ACT 19:321CO 6:21CO 12:12EPH 1:22EPH 2:19EPH 5:29PHP 1:1TIT 1:5HEB 12:22C.I. Scofield delves into the significance of the word 'church' in the Acts and the Epistles, emphasizing the importance of understanding its various meanings as used by the Holy Spirit. The Greek word 'ecclesia,' translated as 'church,' signifies the 'outcalled assembly,' whether referring to the New Testament church, Israel in the wilderness, or other gatherings. The focus is on the 'church which is His body,' composed of believers baptized into Christ by the Spirit, united with Him as the Head. The sermon explores the formation of the church through the baptism with the Spirit, the relationships of the church to Christ, the world, heavenly inhabitants, and future judgments, as well as the order of the apostolic churches and unbiblical perversions that have arisen.
God's Dwelling Place in Ephesus
By Keith Malcomson0ACT 16:6ACT 19:11CO 3:11EPH 1:22EPH 2:22EPH 5:25EPH 5:29EPH 5:32Keith Malcomson preaches about the Church in Ephesus being built as a dwelling place for God through the Spirit, contrasting the man-made temples of the city with the spiritual temple formed by believers. The believers in Ephesus, marked by their personal encounters with Jesus Christ, became a permanent dwelling place for God, spiritually, heavenly, eternally, and beautifully. The Church in Ephesus was likened to a building, a body, and a bride, emphasizing unity, growth, and intimate communion with Christ as the head.
A Christian Home (A Spirit-Filled, Praying Husband, and a Gentle, Loving Wife)
By Hans R. Waldvogel0Christian MarriageFamily Dynamics1CO 11:3EPH 5:29COL 3:181PE 3:4Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes the significance of a spirit-filled husband and a gentle, loving wife in creating a Christian home. He highlights that the husband must have Christ as his head to lead the family effectively, while the wife should embody a meek and quiet spirit, nurturing her home. Waldvogel stresses that a family rooted in prayer and love reflects God's design for marriage, serving as a foundation for the church. He warns against the consequences of broken homes and the importance of mutual respect and love between spouses. Ultimately, he calls for homes to be places where God is recognized and honored.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
No man ever yet hated his own flesh - And this is a natural reason why he should love his wife, and nourish and cherish her.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
For--Supply, and we all love ourselves: "For no man," &c. his own flesh-- (Eph 5:31, end). nourisheth--Greek, "nourisheth it up," namely, to maturity. "Nourisheth," refers to food and internal sustenance; "cherisheth," to clothing and external fostering. even as--Translate, "even as also." the Lord--The oldest manuscripts read, "Christ." Exo 21:10 prescribes three duties to the husband. The two former (food and raiment) are here alluded to in a spiritual sense, by "nourisheth and cherisheth"; the third "duty of marriage" is not added in consonance with the holy propriety of Scripture language: its antitype is, "know the Lord" (Hos 2:19-20) [BENGEL].
John Gill Bible Commentary
For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother,.... These words contain the law of marriage, and are cited from Gen 2:24; and declare what ought to be, and are a prophecy of what should be; and are observed against polygamy, and to stir up mutual affection; See Gill on Mat 19:5. . Ephesians 5:32 eph 5:32 eph 5:32 eph 5:32This is a great mystery,.... It has something mysterious in it; it is a figure and emblem of the mysterious union between Christ and his people: for so it follows, but I speak concerning Christ and the church; or mention this law and institution of marriage, with respect to them; for the leaving of father and mother prefigured Christ's coming forth from the Father, and coming into this world in human nature, and his disregard to his earthly parents, in comparison with his people, and his service for them; the man cleaving to the wife very aptly expresses the strong affection of Christ to his church, and the near communion there is between them; and their being one flesh denotes the union of them; and indeed, the marriage of Adam and Eve was a type of Christ and his church; for in this the first Adam was a figure of him that was to come, as well as in being a federal head to his posterity: Adam was before Eve, so Christ was before his church; God thought it not proper that man should be alone, so neither Christ, but that he should have some fellows and companions with him: the formation of Eve from Adam was typical of the church's production from Christ; she was made of him while he was asleep, which sleep was from the Lord, and it was not an ordinary one; which may resemble the sufferings and death of Christ, which were from the Lord, and were not common; and which are the redemption of his church and people; and which secure their comfort and happiness, and wellbeing: she was taken out of his side, and built up a woman of one of his ribs; both the justification and sanctification of the church are from Christ, from the water and the blood which issued out of his side, when on the cross: the bringing and presentation of Eve to Adam has its mystery; it was God that brought her to him; and she was the same that was made out of him; and to the same Adam was she brought of whose rib she was made, and that not against her will: so it is God that draws souls to Christ, and espouses them to him, even the same that he has chosen in him, and Christ has redeemed by his blood; and to the same are they brought, who was wounded for their transgressions, and bruised for their sins; and they are made willing in the day of his power upon them, to come and give themselves to him. Adam's consent and acknowledgment of Eve to be his wife, shadow forth Christ's hearty reception and acknowledgment of the saints, as being of him, and his, when they are brought unto him under the influences of his grace and Spirit.