Putting On The New Man: Ephesians 4-5

1. Putting On The New Man:Ephesians 4-5

2. 2013 Monthly Theme • Jan: Putting On The New Man (Intro) • Feb: Speak Truth • Mar: Be Angry, Do Not Sin • Apr: Work Hard, Perform What Is Good • May: Words Good For Edification • Jun: Forgive Each Other • Jul: Walk In Love • Aug: The Power That Works Within Us • Sep: Give Thanks • Oct: Understand The Will Of The Lord • Nov: Expose Unfruitful Deeds Of Darkness • Dec: Preserve Unity

3. 2013 Monthly Theme • Jan: Putting On The New Man (Intro) • Feb: Speak Truth • Mar: Be Angry, Do Not Sin • Apr: Work Hard, Perform What Is Good • May: Words Good For Edification • Jun: Forgive Each Other • Jul: Walk In Love • Aug: The Power That Works Within Us • Sep: Give Thanks • Oct: Understand The Will Of The Lord • Nov: Expose Unfruitful Deeds Of Darkness • Dec: Preserve Unity

4. Give Thanks Putting On The New Man:Ephesians 4-5

5. Observations From The Text

6. Observations From The Text • Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”)

7. Observations From The Text • Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) • “Not…but” construction

8. Observations From The Text • Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) • “Not…but” construction • “As is proper among saints…which are not fitting”

9. Observations From The Text • Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) • “Not…but” construction • “As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” • Progression:

10. Observations From The Text • Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) • “Not…but” construction • “As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” • Progression: • Immorality

11. Observations From The Text • Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) • “Not…but” construction • “As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” • Progression: • Immorality • Any impurity

12. Observations From The Text • Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) • “Not…but” construction • “As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” • Progression: • Immorality • Any impurity • Greed

13. Observations From The Text • Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) • “Not…but” construction • “As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” • Progression: • Immorality • Any impurity • Greed • Filthiness, silly talk, coarse jesting

14. Observations From The Text • Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) • “Not…but” construction • “As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” • Progression: actions --> thoughts --> speech • Immorality • Any impurity • Greed • Filthiness, silly talk, coarse jesting

15. Observations From The Text • Solution:

16. Observations From The Text • Solution: “giving of thanks”

17. Observations From The Text • Solution: “giving of thanks” • Romans 1:18-25

18. Observations From The Text • Solution: “giving of thanks” • Romans 1:18-25 • Ingratitude --> Idolatry (Eph. 5:5)

19. Observations From The Text • Solution: “giving of thanks” • Romans 1:18-25 • Ingratitude --> Idolatry (Eph. 5:5) • 1 Thes. 5:16-18, “in everything give thanks”

20. Observations From The Text • Solution: “giving of thanks” • Romans 1:18-25 • Ingratitude --> Idolatry (Eph. 5:5) • 1 Thes. 5:16-18, “in everything give thanks” • Phil. 4:6-7, “the peace of God…will guard your hearts and minds”

21. Reasons To Give Thanks

22. Reasons To Give Thanks • 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places

23. Reasons To Give Thanks • 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places • 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ

24. Reasons To Give Thanks • 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places • 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ • 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship

25. Reasons To Give Thanks • 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places • 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ • 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship • 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings

26. Reasons To Give Thanks • 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places • 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ • 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship • 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings • 4:11-16, gifts to bring us to maturity

27. Reasons To Give Thanks • 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places • 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ • 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship • 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings • 4:11-16, gifts to bring us to maturity • 4:17ff, the possibility of a new man

28. Reasons To Give Thanks • 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places • 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ • 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship • 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings • 4:11-16, gifts to bring us to maturity • 4:17ff, the possibility of a new man • 1:6,12,14; 2:7; 3:10,21, ultimate purpose