2. Ephesians 4:17
"With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused."
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3. Ephesians 4:18
"Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him."
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4. Ephesians 4:19
"They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity."
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5. "But that isn’t what you learned about Christ."
Ephesians 4:20
"But that isn’t what you learned about Christ."
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6. Ephesians 4:21
"Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him,"
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7. Ephesians 4:22
"throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception."
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8. "Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes."
Ephesians 4:23
"Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes."
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9. Ephesians 4:24
"Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy."
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10. Ephesians 4:25
"So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body."
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11. Ephesians 4:26-27
"And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil." "
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12. Ephesians 4:28
"If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need."
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13. Ephesians 4:29
"Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them."
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14. Ephesians 4:30
"And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption."
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15. Ephesians 4:31
"Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior."
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16. Ephesians 4:32
"Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."
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17. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois All rights reserved.

18. Ephesians 4:17
"With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused."
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19. Ephesians 4:18
"Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him."
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20. Ephesians 4:19
"They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity."
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21. "But that isn’t what you learned about Christ."
Ephesians 4:20
"But that isn’t what you learned about Christ."
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22. Ephesians 4:21
"Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him,"
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23. “The better I understand the Word of God,
the better I know the Son of God,
for the whole Bible is a revelation of
the Lord Jesus Christ.”
- Warren Weirsbe
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24. Luke 24:27
Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
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25. John 5:39-40
“You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me! Yet you refuse to come to me to receive this life.
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26. Ephesians 4:22
"throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception."
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27. "Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes."
Ephesians 4:23
"Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes."
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28. Ephesians 4:24
"Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy."
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29. Ephesians 4:25
"So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body."
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30. Ephesians 4:26-27
"And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil." "
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31. Don’t sin by letting anger control you
Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. (NLT)
Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. (ESV)
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32. Ephesians 4:28
"If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need."
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33. Ephesians 4:29
"Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them."
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34. Ephesians 4:30
"And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption."
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35. Ephesians 4:31
"Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior."
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36. Ephesians 4:32
"Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."
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37. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois All rights reserved.

38. You have a new identity in Christ.
Don’t live like unsaved any longer (v17-18).
Choose to live like a New Creation. (v.20-24).
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39. What a New Creation looks like…
Exchange:
Lying for Truth Telling (v. 25)
Anger resulting in sin for Anger that is defused (v26-27)
Stealing with Hard Work and Generosity (v.28)
Unwholesome Talk with Encouragement (v. 29)
Bringing God Sorrow with bringing Him joy (v.30)
Rage for Kindness (v. 31)
Evil Behavior for Forgiveness (v. 32)
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40. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois All rights reserved.