Ephesians 4:8
That is why it says, "When he went up on high, he led a band of captives, and he gave gifts to people."
Treated in 12 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Communion with God ·
Of communion with Christ in privileges cites Eph. iv. 8–13
…many sons whom he will bring unto glory that he doth all these things, Heb. ii. 10; see Eph. iv. 8–13. The aim of the Lord Jesus in establishing gospel administrations, and administrators, is…
- Communion with God ·
Observations and inferences concerning the Spirit cites Eph. iv. 8
…of that glorious communication of gifts and graces in his plentiful effusion mentioned, Eph. iv. 8, 11, 12, — namely, that he had received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, Act…
- How to Bring Men to Christ ·
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit cites Eph. iv. 8
…another of government, another of a helper, another of a mother, (1 Cor. xii. 28‒31; Eph. iv. 8, 11.) (b.) 1 Cor. xii. 7, 11. There will be some gift in every case. Not the same gift…
- The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith ·
Is There a Literal Hell? cites Eph. 4:8
…Christ emptied the Paradise of Hades, and took it up to Heaven with Him, as we read in Eph. 4:8, "When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men." Before…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 1, Chapter 13 — The Unity of the Divine Essence in Three Persons Taught, in Scripture, from the Foundation of the World cites Eph. 4:8
…is applicable only to God, “When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive,” (Eph. 4:8). Understanding that such an ascension was shadowed forth when the Lord exerted his…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 2, Chapter 16 — How Christ Performed the Office of Redeemer in Procuring Our Salvation cites Eph. 4:8
…and triumph over hell, “When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive,” (Eph. 4:8). Spoiling his foes, he gave gifts to his people, and daily loads them with spiritual…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Christian Perfection cites Eph. 4:8
…yea, even for the rebellious, that the Lord God might dwell among them.” [Ps. 68:18; cf. Eph. 4:8] And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, [Acts 2:1] then first it was, that they…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Christ's Exaltation cites Eph 4:8
…of the Holy Spirit into our hearts. ‘When he ascended up on high, he gave gifts to men.’ Eph 4:8. Having ascended up in the clouds, as his triumphant chariot, he gives the gift of his…
- Old Paths ·
Inspiration cites Ephes. iv. 8
…blemishes, defects, and mistakes. (Acts vii. 38; Rom. iii. 2; Heb. v. 12; 1 Peter iv. 11; Ephes. iv. 8; Heb. i. 8; Acts xxviii. 25; Heb. iii. 7; x. 15; Rom. ix. 25.) Once grant that every word…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Ephesians 4:4-16
…surrendering truth or conscience. Scriptures to revisit Acts 9:4; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 4:4-16; Romans 15:7; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Acts 5:29. Reflection 1. What does it mean practically that…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 4, Chapter 3 — Of the Teachers and Ministers of the Church cites Eph 4:4-16
…measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love” (Eph 4:4-16). 2. By these words he shows that the ministry of men, which God employs in governing the…
- The Key in My Hand ·
The Body of Christ cites Ephesians 4:1-16
…Scripture portions where the apostle outlines his understanding of the Body of Christ. 1. Ephesians 4:1-16 → We are challenged to walk in a manner worthy of our calling showing humility…