Ephesians 4 Walk worthy of your calling.  Our Wealth in Christ, Eph. 1-3 › One body, the church, 1:22-23; 2:15-16 › New condition…new relation, Eph.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

The Devil Doesn’t Want It! 1 Peter 5: The Devil Doesn’t Want this Church to Have Elders 1 Peter 5:1-4 God does, Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5 God does,

Advertisements

How To Treat the Brethren

1 Is Enough! Ephesians 4: Introduction 1 is not enough in many things of life! 1 parent is not enough! – Eph. 6:2 Father and Mother are needed!

Jesus’ Prayer For Unity John 17: Principles of Unity God Created Us As One In ChristGod Created Us As One In Christ Gal 3:26-28 – For you are all.

Ephesians 4 Walk worthy of your calling.

Part 4: Developing Your Character. I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

MAINTAINING UNITY Endeavoring to keep the unity in the bond of peace. Eph. 4:3.

KNOWING GOD FROM EPHESIANS Part II. Review of Part I  God is Blessed and blesses us with all spiritual blessings in Christ, Eph 1:3-11  God is merciful,

How Do We Preserve the Unity? Jesus prayed for unity (Jn. 17:20-23) Church established as unified body (Eph. 4:4-6) Christians are to preserve the unity.

Studies in Ephesians Attitudes of Unity Ephesians 4:1-3.

The Unity of the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-16. Walk in Unity Having written about the Christian’s wealth in Christ (Ephesians 1-3), Paul is now ready to write.

Ephesians 4:1-6.  What You Do, vs. 1-3  What God Does or Provides, vs. 4-6.

1. 2 John 17:20-23 (NKJV) 20 "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21 that they all may be one,

Ephesians 4:1-6 (ESV) I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

Servant Preparation Activities Day.  Being Blind  Being Unthankful  “Poor me”  Perfectionists  Independence Seekers  Devastated by Criticism  Sarcastic.

FAMILY MATTERS. FAMILY MATTERS The Spiritual and Physical Family The principals that apply from the Fruit of the Spirit: The Biblical Basis.

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.

Christ Baptist Church Summer 2015 Lesson 4 Philippians Chap 1:27 – 30 Battle Stations! 1.What is “the faith of the Gospel” that we are defending? Delivery:

(Eph 4:1-6) I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness,

The Epistle to the Ephesians May 3, 2009 Bob Eckel 1 Walking the Walk: Ephesians 4:1-6 Having now completed Ephesians 1-3, we’re ready to conform our condition.

Unity and Grace The Grace Community How we relate to one another in light of being sinful and faulty.

Perfect Peace. 2 Dual Nature of Peace Absence of conflict, 1 Cor. 14:33Absence of conflict, 1 Cor. 14:33 Presence of tranquility, serenity and contentment,

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - April 9,

“Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:1-6.

= As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

Ephesians 4:5.  Ephesians 4:1-3 – “Therefore, I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have.

UNITY AMONG GOD’S PEOPLE WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?

How would you like to have been made mention of in the Bible?

The Fruit of the Spirit is Peace Gal. 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,

Walk In LOVE Eph 5:1-2. Walk in unity 4: worthy walks of God’s calling Walk in holiness 4:17-32 Walk in love 5:1-2 Walk in light 5:3-14 Walk in.

Don McClain 1 W. 65th St church of Christ - Nov 30, 2008.

Phil. 1:27. Life Rising to God’s Standard Stand Fast in One Spirit- Keep the Unity of the Spirit (Phil. 1:27, Eph. 4:3)

What does the Holy Spirit do? Session 2 Will Edwards.

The Whole Armor Ephesians 6:11-17 πανοπλία. Ephesians 4:1-3 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith.

Starting the New Year off Right!. Acts 2:42-47 v. 42 – continued steadfastly v. 43 – fear came upon every soul v. 44 – all who believed were together…

Boot Camp 101 (Pack Up & Ship Out Your Civies- Put On Your Uniform!) 06/08/14.

PrayerSongsOffering Bible study Lord’s Supper AnnouncementsPrayer.

Ephesians 4:4. Acts 19: 1-5 Acts 19:6 Acts 19: 1-5 Acts 2:38Acts 10:44-48 Eph. 5:26 Acts 19:6.

“causes the growth of the body” Ephesians 4:16 Growing in Knowledge Lesson 2 by Lowell Sallee.

Walking With God! To be in Christ is: 1. To be in the church (Acts 2:47) (Gal.3:26-27) 2. To be in the kingdom (Col.1:13) 3. To be in the body (Eph.1:22-23)

Unity Eph. 4: I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness.

“Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved…” Col. 3:12 In the sense of sinking into a garment “clothe yourselves” TCNT.

Unity Psalms 133 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! – Jesus prayed for it – Paul commanded it to the Philippians.

Spiritual Family & Church Life. I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

JAMES 4:14. ADMITS THEIR SERVICE TO GOD - Matt. 16:24 (Take cross and follow Him) - John 8:12 (Those who follow walk in light) UNDERSTAND THAT PRIORITIES.

1 Is Enough! Ephesians 4:1-4.

What does it mean to LIVE?

1 Is Enough! Ephesians 4:1-4.

THE BODY OF CHRIST (GETTING BACK TO THE CROSS)

The gospel which was preached... (Gal. 1:11-12)

“How To Get Along When We Don’t Get Along”* Ephesians 4:1-6

God’s “One-derful” Plan for Unity (#2)

The Unity of the Spirit. The Unity of the Spirit.

“How To Get Along When We Don’t Get Along” Ephesians 4:1-6

Expository Excerpts From Acts 2

LIVE WORTHY: Practical Advice from a Man in Chains

Walk Worthy Of The Calling

God’s “One-derful” Plan for Unity (#1)

Ephesians 4:1-6. Ephesians 4:1-6 Ephesians 4:1–6 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

The Unity Of The Spirit Lesson 2

The Unity Of The Spirit Lesson 1

The Objective Basis For Unity…

The Lord’s Supper: A Declaration of Unity

Makro… (long) Thumos…(Temper)

Welcome to the Worship Service of the Lakeland Hills Church of Christ.

The Epistle to the Ephesians

Walking Worthy With One Another

THE CHURCH: PRESERVE PEACE AND UNITY!

“Blessed Beyond Measure”

Presentation transcript:

Ephesians 4 Walk worthy of your calling

 Our Wealth in Christ, Eph. 1-3 › One body, the church, 1:22-23; 2:15-16 › New condition…new relation, Eph. 2 › New revelation…strong faith, Eph. 3  Our Walk in Christ, Eph

The Unity of the Spirit Bond of Peace 3 Attitudes (4:2-3) Lowliness Gentleness Longsuffering Forbearance Love Endeavor Basis (4:4-6) One… Body Spirit Hope Lord Faith Baptism God and Father Worthy Walk “Walk worthy of the calling with which you were called” (4:1)

Ephesians 4:2-3  Lowliness: Humility; “a deep sense of one’s littleness”  Gentleness (meekness): “broken to the harness”; controlled strength  Longsuffering: Slow to anger; does not hastily retaliate  Forbearance: To hold up against, put up with, endure  In love: Good will toward others that acts in their best interest  Endeavor to keep: Diligent exertion to guard, maintain  Bond of peace: Uniting principle 4

 BODY (Unity of Organization)  SPIRIT (Unity of Revelation)  HOPE (Unity of Desire)  LORD (Unity of Authority)  FAITH (Unity of Doctrine)  BAPTISM (Unity of Practice)  GOD AND FATHER OF ALL (Unity of Worship) 5 Eph. 4:4-6

6 ONE… UNITY OF... Body Relationship -Eph. 3:6; Matt. 16:18; Col. 1:18 Spirit Life -Rom. 8:2, 10-11; Eph. 2:18 Hope Destiny -Col. 1:5-6; 1 Pet. 1:3-5 Lord Authority -Matt. 28:18; Eph. 1:20-23

7 ONE… UNITY OF... Faith Revelation -Jude 3; Acts 6:7; Gal. 1:11, 23 Baptism Forgiveness -Acts 2:38; 8:35-39; Mk. 16:16 God Worship -Jno. 4:24; Matt. 4:10; 1 Cor. 8:5- 6

8

9

10

11 The Theme of the Bible, Ferrell Jenkins, 49

12

13

14

The Unity of the Spirit Bond of Peace 15 Attitudes (4:2-3) Lowliness Gentleness Longsuffering Forbearance Love Endeavor Basis (4:4-6) One… Body Spirit Hope Lord Faith Baptism God and Father Worthy Walk “Walk worthy of the calling with which you were called” (4:1) Grace and Gifts (4:7-12) Growth in Love (4:13-16)