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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…”

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

1991 * Soviet Union collapsed Two Colossal Events 1991 * Soviet Union collapsed

Worlds Greatest Dangers Passed? Two Colossal Events Worlds Greatest Dangers Passed?

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

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

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