The king of the north, antiochus the great, shall return with a greater army. The blood of jesus christ secures forgiveness and redemption for us when we believe and bring forth fruit fitting repentance because his sacrifice is of sufficient value to cover the sins of the whole world. Verse 2 many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt the big problem with this verse is the word many, construed by some as an indication that some or a major number of the dead shall rise, with the conclusion that the general resurrection of all the dead is not in view in this passage. The term flesh depicts the human condition so turned in on itself that ones passions, cravings. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon.
Ephesians small group series lesson 1 introduction to. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Its helpful to see the argument in terms of concentric circles. In the 11 th chapter of daniel is a most amazing prophecy and atheists and sceptics have left no stone unturned in a vain attempt to discredit it find this text a little difficult to read over our pattern. By what virtue they were changed, and for what purpose, 47. Josephus, antiquities of the jews, book xi, chapter 8. The following explanation of techniques is provided to help clarify markings or notations. Additional notes are available in the expanded living commentary, containing footnotes on over 23,000 of the 31,000 bible verses.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. Once you understand the meaning of the symbol, bible prophecy becomes plain. What is the breastplate of righteousness ephesians 6. Ephesians, philippians, colossians, 1 thessalonians, 2 thessalonians. The riches of gods grace towards men, shown from their deplorable state by nature, and the happy change divine grace makes in them. The character of the ephesians previously to their conversion to christianity. While this book begins, paul, an apostle of christ jesus through the will of god, to the saints who are at ephesus, and the faithful in christ jesus 1. The incident in chapter 2 may have occurred before the training of daniel and the others was completed. It provides the preacher with an occasion to speak of the church in reference to a good number of possible themes. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. The first chapter was about who god is and what he has done on our behalf. I offer the following commentary and summary for ephesians in this article. Study guide for daniel 11 by david guzik blue letter bible. The for here explains the implication of being sure about reality through faith. E phesians is one of the most encouraging books in the new testament.
In chapter 4, paul will challenge the ephesians to preserve the unity of the spirit. The holy city is trodden by the gentiles fortytwo months rev 11. The first christians were jews, and the church required male gentile converts to submit to circumcision. The book of ephesians chapter two workbook ee onlinebible this bible study workbook is designed to facilitate your study of chapter two of the book of ephesians. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b.
According to the expositors bible commentary, the third year of cyrus was. Ephesians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Bruce, in his commentary on the book of acts, provides us with some interesting information on the school of tyrannus. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing. Daniel 712 gaining understanding of the time of the end.
The 11 th chapter of daniel contains a prophecy which has been fulfilled in incredible detail. Public activity ceased in the cities of ionia for several hours at. Lesson 2 ephesians 2 members of gods household read ephesians 2. Andrews free online bible commentary contains notes from the life for today commentaries which provides notes for about half of the verses. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. The second chapter is about who we are as a result and how we come together as gods holy people. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. Each of these instances signifies a vision that john was given to. Verses 2, 3 wherein ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the powers of the air, of the spirit that now worketh in the sons of disobedience. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others, ver. Ephesians 2 commentary john gills exposition on the.
Ephesians chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new. And daniel chapter 11 is one of the main reasons the skeptics try to. Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. This chapter contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible, predicting history over some 375 years, and to the end, with amazing accuracy. The two witnesses preach in sackcloth 1260 days, and remained unburied three days and a half. What does it mean to be strong in the lord in ephesians 6. Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past gentiles in the flesh, who are called uncircumcision by that which is called the circumcision in the flesh made b. Daniel 7 parallels and expands upon chapter 2, revealing both the papal phase of the roman empire an. The purpose of the book of ephesians was to warn the church elders about the false teachers that were teaching a false gospel and to maintain their first love that they held when they first became believers.
The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. Antiochus iv took the title epiphanes, meaning illustrious. Later in ephesians, this ruler is labeled the devil 4. Click the verse number to read commentary, definitions, meanings, and notes for that particular ephesians 5 verse. Rhetorically, ephesians 2 lays very important groundwork for the rest of the letter. Daniel 8 continues the trend in chapters 2 and 7, this time. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in persia. From the second chapter of 2 thessalonians a passage we shall be.
Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 11 and more. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. The apostle enters into the particulars of their former miserable state, 11,12. Both jew and gentile spiritually dead by nature, 2. Ephesians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. The amazing prophecy of daniel 11 and how it defies sceptics. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. This chapter contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible, predicting history. It is one of the additions to daniel, considered apocryphal by protestants. It is listed in article vi of the 39 articles of the church of england among the books. Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. Chapter 11 continues the prophecy running from chapter 10 to chapter 12. Daniel chapter 11 kjv king james version 1 also i in the first year of darius the mede, even i, stood to confirm and to strengthen him 2 and now will i shew thee the truth.
They courageously joined daniel in the matter of the vegetables 1. Christ has broken down the middle wall of partition. This text offers abundant opportunities for preaching. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in persia daniel 11. Daniel remembered them, as we should also remember. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1.
Wherefore remember, that ye be in time past gentiles in the flesh this, with what follows in the next verse, the apostle puts the converted ephesians in mind of, in order to magnify the grace of god in their conversion. Tyrannus no doubt held his classes in the early morning. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. The greek empire tried to wipe out the jewish people during the reign of. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. The apostles thanksgivings and praises to god for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing ephesians, ver. Daniel 11 commentary ironsides notes on selected books.
The glories of christ in the epistle to the hebrews 1948. Daniels actions, described in chapter 2, may be the occasion when daniel discovered his godgiven ability to interpret dreams. What is the readiness of the gospel of peace ephesians 6. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political. The design of the apostle in this chapter, is to magnify the riches of divine grace, in the effectual calling and salvation of sinners, by christ jesus. This verse gives a summary of what will follow in the chapter. In this article, i first of all want to go through. Daniel chapter 2 outlines human history from the mid6th century bc until the return of jesus christ. The western text indicates that paul had the use of the building from 11 a. Chapter 7 expands upon chapter 2, especially with regard to the second and third kingdoms. This vision, found in chapters 11 and 12, will cover the history of the jews from daniels day down until the fall of jerusalem in ad 70. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. These were men that had supported daniel with words and prayer 2.
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