Putting On The New Man: Ephesians 4-5

2013 Monthly Theme Jan: Putting On The New Man (Intro) Feb: Speak Truth Mar: Be Angry, Do Not Sin Apr: Work Hard, Perform What Is Good May: Words Good For Edification Jun: Forgive Each Other Jul: Walk In Love Aug: The Power That Works Within Us Sep: Give Thanks Oct: Understand The Will Of The Lord Nov: Expose Unfruitful Deeds Of Darkness Dec: Preserve Unity

2013 Monthly Theme Jan: Putting On The New Man (Intro) Feb: Speak Truth Mar: Be Angry, Do Not Sin Apr: Work Hard, Perform What Is Good May: Words Good For Edification Jun: Forgive Each Other Jul: Walk In Love Aug: The Power That Works Within Us Sep: Give Thanks Oct: Understand The Will Of The Lord Nov: Expose Unfruitful Deeds Of Darkness Dec: Preserve Unity

Putting On The New Man: Ephesians 4-5 Give Thanks

Observations From The Text

Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”)

Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction

Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction –“As is proper among saints…which are not fitting”

Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction –“As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” Progression:

Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction –“As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” Progression: –Immorality

Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction –“As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” Progression: –Immorality –Any impurity

Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction –“As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” Progression: –Immorality –Any impurity –Greed

Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction –“As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” Progression: –Immorality –Any impurity –Greed –Filthiness, silly talk, coarse jesting

Observations From The Text Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”) –“Not…but” construction –“As is proper among saints…which are not fitting” Progression: actions --> thoughts --> speech –Immorality –Any impurity –Greed –Filthiness, silly talk, coarse jesting

Observations From The Text Solution:

Observations From The Text Solution: “giving of thanks”

Observations From The Text Solution: “giving of thanks” –Romans 1:18-25

Observations From The Text Solution: “giving of thanks” –Romans 1:18-25 –Ingratitude --> Idolatry (Eph. 5:5)

Observations From The Text Solution: “giving of thanks” –Romans 1:18-25 –Ingratitude --> Idolatry (Eph. 5:5) –1 Thes. 5:16-18, “in everything give thanks”

Observations From The Text Solution: “giving of thanks” –Romans 1:18-25 –Ingratitude --> Idolatry (Eph. 5:5) –1 Thes. 5:16-18, “in everything give thanks” –Phil. 4:6-7, “the peace of God…will guard your hearts and minds”

Reasons To Give Thanks

1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places

Reasons To Give Thanks 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ

Reasons To Give Thanks 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship

Reasons To Give Thanks 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings

Reasons To Give Thanks 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings 4:11-16, gifts to bring us to maturity

Reasons To Give Thanks 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings 4:11-16, gifts to bring us to maturity 4:17ff, the possibility of a new man

Reasons To Give Thanks 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings 4:11-16, gifts to bring us to maturity 4:17ff, the possibility of a new man 1:6,12,14; 2:7; 3:10,21, ultimate purpose