1. Youth Search The Scriptures Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Canada
THE NEW
LIFESTYLE
OF BELIEVERS
Youth Search The Scriptures
Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Canada

2. Hindsight from Volume 56 New Testament Studies
We saw the Christian Calling as:
Hindsight from Volume 56 New Testament Studies
A high calling (Philippians 3: 14)
to make us live by a standard that is higher than that of the world
A holy calling (2 Timothy 1: 9)
to make us live strictly in holiness and righteousness
A heavenly calling (Hebrews 3: 1)
to help us make heaven at last

3. Lesson 734 Ephesians 4: 24, 25 Ephesians 4: 17-32 Memory Verse
Main Text
Ephesians 4: 17-32

4. Today’s focus Contrast Between Sinners and Saints
Christ: Saviour and Sanctifier
Christian Standard and Style of Living
Contrast Between Sinners and Saints

5. The Sinner’s Picture Ephesians 4: 17-19
Have pleasure in vanities and love to please “self”
V. 17; Romans 8:7
Spiritually blind, separated from God and does not understand the things of God
V.18; 1 Cor. 2:14; Acts 26:18; Ephesians 2:12
Lascivious, unclean, immoral, corrupt and greedy
V. 19; Isaiah 56: 10, 11
The Sinner’s Picture Ephesians 4: 17-19

6. Admonition to ALL youths
Consequences of sin
Wrath of God and eternal damnation (Ephesians 5:6,7)
Way of Escape from sin
Genuine repentance and faith in Christ (2 Corinthians 6:2)

7. Evidences of a new life in Christ 2 Cor. 5: 17
Does not commit sin
1 John 3: 8, 9
Manifests the fruits of the Spirit
Galatians 5: 22, 23
Regular attendance of fellowship and church programs
Hebrews 10: 25
Restoration, Restitution, Renewal and Revival
v.23; Roman 12: 1, 2
Evidences of a new life in Christ 2 Cor. 5: 17

8. Differences between Salvation and Sanctification
Salvation is the forgiveness of sins through repentance and faith in Christ (John 3: 16, 18)
Salvation brings justification (Romans 3:23, 24)
Salvation opens the gate of the kingdom of God
Sanctification
Sanctification is the removal of inward sin (Titus 2:14)
Sanctification brings inward holiness (1 Thes. 4: 7)
Sanctification qualifies one to enter heaven (Hebrews 12: 14)

9. Things to put off… Ephesians 4: 25-31
Lying and Evil Speaking
Corrupt communication
Stealing and laziness
Grieving the Holy Spirit
Bitterness and Anger
Things to put off… Ephesians 4: 25-31

10. New lifestyle of Christian youths Verses 32; Ephesians 6: 1-3
Truth and Good speech
Tender-heartedness
Forgiving one another
Kindness and Hospitality
Obedience to parents

11. As yourself the following questions
According to this study, is your present life pleasing or displeasing the Lord?
Can others see Jesus in me?
Is my life driving others to Christ or away from Him?
As yourself the following questions
Psalm 139:23,24;
2 Corinthians 13:5

12. Questions From verses 17-19, how do sinners walk?
In the light of today’s lesson, what are the consequences of walking in darkness?
How can a Christian youth be taught of the Lord today?
What are the differences between salvation and sanctification?
Mention some negative lifestyles Christian youths must not allow in their lives as saints
Questions