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Chapter 4 Walk In Unity (1-16). Preserving the unity of the Spirit (1-7) Walk worthily of our calling (1) Proper attitude (2-3) Lowliness and gentleness Longsuffering, bearing with one another in love Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians & Colossians.
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Chapter 4Walk In Unity (1-16) • Preserving the unity of the Spirit (1-7) • Walk worthily of our calling (1) • Proper attitude (2-3) • Lowliness and gentleness • Longsuffering, bearing with one another in love • Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace
Ephesians & Colossians Spring Quarter 2012
Chapter 4Walk In Unity • Unity of the Spirit (4-6) • One body • One Spirit • One hope of your calling • One Lord • One faith • One baptism • One God and Father of all
Chapter 4Walk In Unity • Edifying the body of Christ (8-16) • Grace given as measured out by Christ (8-10) • Gifts given to the church (11) • Apostles • Prophets • Evangelists • Pastors • Teachers • Purpose of these gifts (12-16) • Equipping the saints for work of ministry • Edifying the body of Christ
Chapter 4Walk In Unity • Purpose of these gifts (12-16) • Equipping the saints for work of ministry • Edifying the body of Christ • The unity of the faith • The knowledge of the Son of God • A perfect man • The measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ • That we might no longer be children • Tossed by every wind of doctrine • Tricked by the cunning craftiness of deceivers • That we might speak the truth in love • In order to grow up in all things into Christ • Joined and knit together with every part doing its work
Chapter 4Walk In Purity (17-32) • Not as the Gentiles walk (17-19) • Futility of their mind • Given over to licentiousness • As learned from Christ (20-32) • Heard, taught by Him and the truth which is in Him • Put off the old man, corrupt in its deceitful desires • Renewed in the spirit of one’s mind • Put on the new man (self) created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness
Chapter 4Walk In Purity (17-32) • Not as the Gentiles walk (17-19) • As learned from Christ (20-32) • Putting away the things of the old man: • Lying, but speaking the truth in love • Anger, giving no place to the devil • Stealing instead of working and giving to those in need • Corrupt speech, speaking with grace to edify those who hear • Grieving the Holy Spirit, by whom we were sealed for the day of redemption • All bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, evil speaking, all malice
Chapter 4Walk In Purity • Instead be kind to one another • Tender-hearted • Forgiving • Just as God in Christ forgave us