Ephesians (Page 2)
Staying Chaste and Pure
Ephesians 5:3-7 Staying Chaste & Pure The Cookie Jar Syndrome Context is imitation of God (Eph 5:1-2) No Hint of Dirt in the Christian Life We are called to be the spotless bride of Christ. Actions at others Expense Sexual Immorality – Porneia Scriptures using Porneia (Mt 19:9, 1Cor 5:1, 6:9) “any kind of illegitimate sexual intercourse in Paul’s letters” (NIV Theo. Dict. Of New Test. Words 6.1078). Proper Bounds of Sex in Scripture is always between 1 man and…
Imitators of God (Ephesians 4:32-5:2)
Ephesians 4;32-5:2 Imitators of God Put on Christ (Eph 4:31-32) Be or becoming What is kindness? (1Pt 2:2-3, Eph 2:7) Biblical Examples How can we cultivate kindness Care for the Poor and Needy (Ps 112:5, Prov 14:21) Love enemy (Lk 6:35) Correcting the erring (Ps 141:5) Look around and see who has a need and meet it. Speak encouraging words to build up not tear down Sacrifice for the benefit of others – What is compassion? (Eph 4:32, Lk…
Don’t Grieve the Holy Spirit – Ephesians 4:30-31
Ephesians 4:30-31 Don’t Grieve the Holy Spirit Weighing the Heart (Eph 4:30, Mt 12:34, Luke 6:45, Ezek 11:19) What is grief? Grief defined. Grief is personal. Examples of grief (Isa 54:5-7, Gen 6:6, Jn 21:17) Command: DO NOT GRIEVE! What grieves the Holy Spirit? Rebellion to the instruction of God (Isa 63:10, 1Sam 15:11) Anything that isn’t holy (Gal 5:22-24) Specifics (Ephesians 4:31, Luke 7:47) What are the effects of grieving the HS? Ministry of comfort and assurance turns into…
Working, not stealing (Ephesians 4:28, 5:1-2)
Bulletin Outline The Sloth Christian thieves? (Eph 4:28, Titus 2:9-10, 2Tim 3:17) What is Stealing? Examples Non-material possessions we can steal Heidelberg Catechism Q110 What is working? (Eph 4:28, 1Cor 4:12) The Ant or the Honeybee. Definition: Work is the useful application of the body and the mind toward the benefit of others such that you are not taking from people but are giving to them. Paul’s Life an example (Acts 20:34–35) How can we learn to Work hard and…
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