LIVE WORTHY: Practical Advice from a Man in Chains Living Worthy
Introduction Turning Point in Ephesians Heavenly Standing Earthly Walk Mountaintop Meditations Practical Applications Our Position IN Christ! Christ Living IN Us!
Doctrine What I need to know… Eph. 1-3 Practice What I need to do… Eph. 4-6 Hinge VERSE Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
Introduction Ephesians 4:1-6
Responsive Reading Leader: As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Congregation: Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Responsive Reading Leader: Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Responsive Reading All: There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Paul’s APPEAL Basis – RICHES of Christ
Paul’s APPEAL Basis – RICHES of Christ Example – PRISONER of Christ
Paul’s APPEAL Goal – Living WORTHY of Christ’s Calling My Walk God’s Riches in Christ
Christ-like Relationships Complete HUMILITY – LOW-Mindedness
Christ-like Relationships Complete HUMILITY – LOW-Mindedness MEEKNESS Not Weakness Strength under control Bowing to God, serving others
Christ-like Relationships Complete HUMILITY – LOW-Mindedness MEEKNESS Long SUFFERING
Christ-like Relationships Complete HUMILITY – LOW-Mindedness MEEKNESS Long SUFFERING BEARING Up with One Another in Love
DILIGENT Unity Keeping Of the Spirit – INTERNAL Not External PEACE – The Binding Ligament
DILIGENT Unity Keeping FOUNDATIONAL Unity One Body, One Spirit, One Hope One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism One God and Father of All – Over All, Through All, and In All
Conclusion Be Humble Be Meek Be Patient Forbear in Love Unity of the Spirit
Conclusion Be Humble Be Meek Be Patient Forbear in Love Unity of the Spirit
Conclusion Be Humble Be Meek Be Patient Forbear in Love Unity of the Spirit