Walking Wisely: An Expository Commentary Based Upon Paul's Letter to the Ephesians

by Robert B Callahan, Benjamin W Farley (Foreword by), Norman McCrummen (Preface by), Kelly Brown Douglas (Introduction)

Overview

The Apostle Paul leaves no stone, teaching, or truth untouched as he continues developing a pathway for each of us built upon the foundation of the Triune God. He has carefully and prayer-fully utilized the words in this magnificent letter to clearly, concisely, and forcefully relate the truths revealed to him by the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Paul, in this illuminating sixth chapter of Ephesians, weaves together enlightening commands and counsel that will enhance the lives of people Walking With Jesus. He tells the believers what to do and what not to do in simple, straightforward language. He succinctly describes Christlike conduct, before expounding upon the lifestyles of those who will have no inheritance in the Kingdom of God and Christ. These tough words make one stop and think. At least, they should. The Apostle continues Walking With Jesus by urging Christ's followers to walk wisely and Christ shall give thee light. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. After building this part of God's pathway, Paul focuses our attention on the two most important relationships in one's life: (i) marriage; and (ii) Christ and His church. The truths presented by the Apostle provide Christ's companions, as the walk together, with an increasing faith plus joy, knowledge, love, strength, and wisdom. May we ask for nothing more, nothing less, and nothing else.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781608996506
Publisher:	Resource Publications (CA)
Publication date:	01/16/2013
Series:	Walking with Jesus , #6
Pages:	260
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Robert B. Callahan Sr. founded Callahan & Associates, Inc., in 1976, a telecommunications consulting firm. He is the author of The Triune God Speaks to the Saints, Volume 1 in an eight volume expository commentary on the Apostle Paul's epistle to the Ephesians.

Table of Contents

Volume Six: Topical Categories xi

Foreword xiii

Preface xv

Acknowledgments xvii

The Question of Authorship xix

Introduction xxi

1 Be Followers of God 1

2 God's Love 9

3 Walking in the Light 16

4 No Inheritance in God's Kingdom 24

5 God's Wrath 32

6 Children of Light 39

7 Knowing the Will of God 47

8 What Is Acceptable 55

9 Not as Fools, But as Wise 64

10 Walking Circumspectly 72

11 The Reality of the Spirit 81

12 Being Filled With the Spirit 88

13 Giving Thanks Always 95

14 Walking in Harmony 105

15 A Relationship as That of Christ to the Church 112

16 Wives...Unto Your Own Husbands 121

17 Husbands, Love Your Wives 130

18 Marriage: The Husband and Wife Relationship 138

19 Christ Nourishes and Cherishes 147

20 Christ and the Ecclesia 156

21 The Mystery 165

22 Old and New Blessings 173

Outline Questions 183

Bibliography 229

Index of Scripture References 231

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Bob Callahan is a man who loves the Scriptures and loves the God to which they attest. His lessons on Ephesians are deep and rich. Bob has as his conversation partners the great minds and spirits of the church, and he is at once very readable and very faithful."
-Todd B. Jones
Pastor, First Presbyterian Church
Nashville, Tennessee

"One would be hard-pressed to find a more thorough investigation of the treasures of Ephesians than what Mr. Callahan has written. The author has taken meticulous care to draw from the epistle as many of the theological riches as he could glean—and the reader could digest. No one will put his book down without a deeper appreciation for the relevancy of Paul's insights and teachings as given first to the church at Ephesus and now, by God's grace, to us."
-Norman H. McCrummen III
Senior Pastor, Spring Hill Presbyterian Church
Mobile, Alabama

"One of the most interesting recent developments in churches concerns the renewed focus on the doctrine of the Trinity. While historians of Christian thought and systematic theologians have been exploring the complex metaphysical issues, church members are beginning to recover the devotional and spiritual origins out of which this doctrine first rose into prominence. Robert Callahan's book is a fine example of the way in which a layman has approached this magnificent topic in a spirit of Bible study and prayer."
-Richard Ray
General Editor of Kerygma Bible Studies
Former Managing Director of John Knox Press

Editorial Reviews

"Bob Callahan is a man who loves the Scriptures and loves the God to which they attest. His lessons on Ephesians are deep and rich. Bob has as his conversation partners the great minds and spirits of the church, and he is at once very readable and very faithful."
-Todd B. Jones
Pastor, First Presbyterian Church
Nashville, Tennessee

"One would be hard-pressed to find a more thorough investigation of the treasures of Ephesians than what Mr. Callahan has written. The author has taken meticulous care to draw from the epistle as many of the theological riches as he could glean—and the reader could digest. No one will put his book down without a deeper appreciation for the relevancy of Paul's insights and teachings as given first to the church at Ephesus and now, by God's grace, to us."
-Norman H. McCrummen III
Senior Pastor, Spring Hill Presbyterian Church
Mobile, Alabama

"One of the most interesting recent developments in churches concerns the renewed focus on the doctrine of the Trinity. While historians of Christian thought and systematic theologians have been exploring the complex metaphysical issues, church members are beginning to recover the devotional and spiritual origins out of which this doctrine first rose into prominence. Robert Callahan's book is a fine example of the way in which a layman has approached this magnificent topic in a spirit of Bible study and prayer."
-Richard Ray
General Editor of Kerygma Bible Studies
Former Managing Director of John Knox Press

From the Publisher