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Understanding God's Purpose: Unbelievable Gospel Questions & Ephesians Chapter 4

Explore the purpose of the Gospel, Ephesians Chapter 4, and God's objectives for believers. Discover how to be God's new creation and build a life of righteousness and truth.

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Understanding God's Purpose: Unbelievable Gospel Questions & Ephesians Chapter 4

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  1. “Do you have a list of all the books I ever read?” “Do you have any books here?” “Which outlets are appropriate for my hair dryer?” “I’m looking for a list of laws I can break that would send me back to jail for a couple of months.”

  2. God’s List of Unbelievable Questions asked about The Gospel of Christ People Do Not Understand the Purpose of the Gospel

  3. Ephesians Chapter 4 • V.1 What Conduct is Befitting a person Called by God? • Humility • Gentleness • Patience • Loving Forbearance • Unity & Peace in Congregation

  4. Ephesians Chapter 4 • Vs.11 & 12 Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers TWO God-given objectives: • Equip Christians to Serve • Build up the Body of Christ

  5. Ephesians Chapter 4 • Vs.11 & 12 How Long: • Until congregation’s faith reaches unity in God’s work • Until congregation’s knowledge reaches unity in understanding Jesus as God’s Son • Until they grow to maturity measured by stature of Christ

  6. Ephesians Chapter 4 • Why pursue Unity of Faith & Knowledge in Jesus, & Spiritual development? • Vs.14 & 15 • Eliminate childishness among Christians • Allow Body to grow into spiritual strength & love

  7. Ephesians Chapter 4 • Vs.17 & 18 • What does this futility, ignorance & alienation produce? • Callused toward people & human condition • Controlled by sensual desires • Every choice, practice ruled by their greed

  8. Ephesians Chapter 4 • Vss. 20-24 • Not the kind of Existence you were taught • New Life & New Self • Created by God • In righteousness & holiness of truth

  9. How will this New Life Behave? • Will not Deceive • Not be a slave to anger • Not give devil opportunity • Will work, won’t steal • Help those in need • Control words • Not grieve the Holy Spirit • Destroy Negative Emotions • Develop Positive Emotions

  10. Ephesians 5:1,2 • You will imitate God like children who love their father • Live your life in love just like Jesus Christ loved you • Not be sexually immoral • Not allow greed to rule you • Ephesians 5:14 “awake!” • Ephesians 5:15 “walk circumspectly, not as fools…”

  11. Two Colossal Events 11-9-1989 * Berlin Wall Destroyed

  12. Two Colossal Events 1991 * Soviet Union collapsed

  13. Two Colossal Events Worlds Greatest Dangers Passed?

  14. What do we all believe? “We can solve any problem if we can change the circumstances.” Changing the circumstances did not eliminate worldwide dangers!

  15. God’s Objectives Not Merely Change Circumstances God does not create moral & ethical vacuums Christ teaches life-building understandings of right & wrong Christ teaches us to distinguish between good & evil

  16. Are You Trying to Solve Problems by Changing your Circumstances, or by Understanding How to be God’s New Creation?

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