Be Imitators of God Ephesians 5:1-2
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1–2, ESV)
What Does It Mean To Imitate God?
How can anyone possibly imitate God?
Genesis 1:26-27
1 Corinthians 4:16
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Thessalonians 1:6
1 Thessalonians 2:14
Hebrews 6:12
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1–2, ESV)
What Does It Look Like To Imitate God?
Walk Worthily
Ephesians 4:1-3
Walk In Holiness
Ephesians 4:17-24
1 Peter 1:15-16
Ephesians 4:25-30
Ephesians 4:31-5:1
Why?
God Is Holy
God Is Merciful
Ephesians 2:1-10
Ephesians 1:5
Walk In Love
Ephesians 5:2
Why?
God Is Love
1 John 4:10-11
Ephesians 5:3-5
Ephesians 5:10, 17-21
1 John 5:3
Ephesians 5:6-16
1 Corinthians 16:14
Be Imitators of God Ephesians 5:1-2
What if we fail to be imitators of God?
Ephesians 2:2-3
Ephesians 5:5-6
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1–2, ESV)