1. Studies in Ephesians (27)
As the Truth Is In Jesus
Ephesians 4:22-24

2. In Him we learn how NOT to behave (vs. 17-20)
As the Truth is in Jesus
In Him we learn how NOT to behave (vs )

3. As the Truth is in Jesus How is the truth in Jesus?
His Example, 1 Peter 2:21- 25, John 13:15
His teachings
While most had not seen Him, they could learn about Him and from Him

4. As the Truth is in Jesus The teaching of Jesus
The Master Teacher, Matthew 7:29, cf. John 7:46
His parables, dealing with conflict and error, His defense, His instruction to His disciples, His message of salvation

5. As the Truth is in Jesus The teaching of Jesus
He is the truth John 14:6
Matthew 11:28-30, “learn from Me…”
John 8:31-32, the truth makes you free
In Him we find the standard of unity

6. When we are in Christ We put off our former conduct
We must change! Romans 6:2-6
Galatians 5:24, 6:14, Colossians 3:9 - we crucify the old man & evil deeds
We quit practicing sinful behavior Romans 13:12, Colossians 3:5-9, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 John 3:6-7, 9

7. When we are in Christ We put off our former conduct
There is a cost (surrender) in becoming a child of God Matthew 19:21-22, Luke 9:23-25
Are you different now? Cf. 1 Peter 4:3-4

8. When we are in Christ We put off our former conduct
The old man grows corrupt according to deceitful lusts
He craves deceitful desires
Deceit – it lies to you! Hebrews 3:13, Colossians 2:8, Mark 7:22
Matthew 6:24

9. When we are in Christ We are renewed in our mind A new mindset
We need that “came to himself” moment (cf. Luke 15:17)
We surrender! Colossians 3:10

10. When we are in Christ We are renewed in our mind
Renewal – becoming reestablished in a new and improved state
Romans 12:1-2 Colossians 3: Corinthians 10:4-5, bringing every thought into captivity

11. When we are in Christ We put on the new man
When you remove former conduct, it must be replaced with something godly
Matthew 12:43-45
This is understood in dealing with addictions

12. When we are in Christ We put on the new man
Spiritually – because former desires still have their appeal, we must replace them with something productive
Put on: Rom. 13:12, Eph. 6:11 – armor Rom. 13:14, Gal. 3:27 – the Lord Col. 3:10-11 – the new man Col. 3:12-13 – godly attitudes

13. When we are in Christ
We put on the new man
New – something previously unseen. I.e. What we are not is different than before

14. When we are in Christ We put on the new man
He is created according to God – conforming to His will and standard.
In true righteousness –we do what He instructs us to do Ephesians 5:9, 6:14, 2 Timothy 3:16
In true holiness – set apart for Him Romans 6:22, Ephesians 1:4

15. Have you put on this new man?