Ephesians 4:24

 

Ephesians 4:24

The Exercise of True Religion

 

Eph 4:24  And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 

          1.     It Is Time to Put on the New Man

a.     Beware of empty religion

                                               i.     True religion looks different from the world

1.     James 1:26-27 

                                             ii.     True religion is verifiable

1.     James 2:14-19 

b.     How do I build true religion into my life?

                                               i.     Remember it is work of the Holy Spirit

1.     Romans 8:13 

                                             ii.     Yet, you are to actively pursue the disciplines of godliness

1.     Philippians 2:12-13 

a.     By studying your Bible

                                                                                                     i.     2 Timothy 2:15 

b.     By spend time in prayer

                                                                                                     i.     Ephesians 6:18 

c.     By fellowshipping with other believers

                                                                                                     i.     Proverbs 27:17 

d.     By developing a love for your brothers and sisters in Christ

                                                                                                     i.     1 John 3:14 

e.     By remembering the cost of your redemption

                                                                                                     i.     1 Corinthians 6:18-20 

f.      By remembering your future destiny

                                                                                                     i.     1 John 3:2-3 

          2.     The New Man was Created to be Righteous

a.     The New Man can now rightly follow God’s Law

                                               i.     Romans 13:8 

                                             ii.     Exodus 20:12-17 

           3.     The New Man was Created to be Holy

a.     The New Man Loves the Lord with all his heart

                                               i.     Mark 12:29-30 

                                             ii.     Exodus 20:3-8

Our Fears and The Fear of the Lord - Michael Reeves

Such a great message...

Ephesians 4:23

 

Ephesians 4:23

The Renewing of Your Mind

 

Eph 4:23  And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 

 

        1.     You Cannot Renew Your Mind

a.     Man is ignorant

                                               i.     1 Corinthians 2:7-8 

b.     Man insufferable

                                               i.     1 Corinthians 2:14 

c.     Man is insubordinate

                                               i.     Romans 8:6-7 

d.     Man is incorrigible

                                               i.     Ezekiel 36:26 

e.     Man is impotent

                                               i.     Titus 3:5 

        2.     Only the Holy Spirit Can Renew Your Mind

a.     Romans 8:11 

b.     2 Corinthians 4:14 

        3.     You Can Hinder the Renewing of Your Mind

a.     You can grieve the Holy Spirit

                                               i.     1 Thessalonians 5:19-24 

b.     You can quench the Holy Spirit

                                               i.     Ephesians 4:30-31 

        4.     You Must, by the Work of the Holy Spirit, Put on the Mind of Jesus

a.     Yield your will to the work of God in your life

                                               i.     Romans 6:19 

b.     Renew your mind

                                               i.     Romans 12:1-2 

c.     Set your affections on things above

                                               i.     Colossians 3:1-3 

d.     Learn to take on the mind of Jesus

                                               i.     Philippians 2:5 

e.     Learn the compassion of Jesus

                                               i.     Colossians 3:12-13 

Here’s What People NEED to Realize About the Trump Shooting | Ken Ham

hmmm.... not a bad perspective....

Ephesians 4:22

 

Ephesians 4:22
Rid Yourself of the Old Man!

 

Eph 4:22  That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 

 

        1.     It is Time to Let Go of the Old Man:

a.     Be done with the old lifestyle that weight him down

                                               i.     Paul is not advocating mere moralism here. There is no way to defeat the Old Man apart from the work of the Holy Spirit in your life.

a.     Romans 7:11 

2.     The Old Man is dead - Ephesians 2:1 

3.     The Old Man is deceived - John 8:44 

4.     The New Man must be made alive - Ephesians 2:4-5 

5.     The New Man can only be made alive through Jesus

a.     Romans 8:3 

b.     Be done with the corruption that causes his decay

                                               i.     Sin does not stagnate, it continually grows and multiplies

1.     Galatians 6:7-8 

                                             ii.     Sin only has one destiny and that is death

1.     James 1:14-15 

c.     Be done with the deceit that bound him

                                               i.     Watch out for those who promise that sin can enjoyed without consequence

1.     2 Peter 2:18-19 

                                             ii.     Watch out for the hardening of the heart through sin

1.     Hebrews 3:13 

d.     Be done with the lusts that drove him

                                               i.     What steps can be taken to obtain victory over lust?

1.     Remember who you are - Romans 6:6-8 

2.     Remember the One who died for you - Romans 6:9-10 

3.     Remember you are to rise up - Ephesians 5:11-14 

4.     Remember to starve the flesh - Romans 13:14; Job 31:1; Job 31:7 

5.     Remember to murder the flesh - Romans 8:13 

6.     Remember to put your body into subjection - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Ephesians 4:21

 

Ephesians 4:21

Do You Know the Voice of the Shepherd?

 

Eph 4:21  If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: 

 

          1.     Do You Know the Voice of Jesus?

a.     None of us would be saved apart from the call of the Shepherd

                                               i.     Paul is referencing what he has already talked about in this previous passage:

1.     Ephesians 1:13 

                                             ii.     There is no salvation apart from hearing the call of Jesus

1.     John 5:24-25 

                                           iii.     All those that are truly save know the voice of Jesus

1.     John 10:27-29 

                                            iv.     There is only one sure foundation and that is the teachings of Jesus

1.     Matthew 7:24-25 

          2.     Do You Know the Teachings of Jesus?

a.     Jesus teaches us to come to Him

                                               i.     Matthew 11:28-30 

b.     Jesus teaches us to Love God

                                               i.     Matthew 22:37-38 

c.     Jesus teaches us to love others

                                               i.     Matthew 22:39-40 

d.     Jesus teaches us to deny ourselves

                                               i.     Luke 9:23-24 

e.     Jesus teaches us to teach others His teachings

                                               i.     Matthew 28:19-20 

          3.     Do You Believe that Jesus is the Only Way to Salvation?

a.     Those that know Jesus know that He is unique above all else

                                               i.     John 1:17 

b.     Those that know Jesus know that He is the True God

                                               i.     1 John 5:20 

c.     Those that know Jesus know that He is the only way

                                               i.     John 14:6 

An Urgent Warning to Pastors EVERYWHERE | John MacArthur

We desperately need this in our time. Unfortunately I have witnessed a wide range of responses to the desperate need to protect our most vulnerable. The most painful have been the casual indifference to abuse that has taken place in our churches. We must remember that judgement first begins in the house of the Lord. 

1Pe 4:17  For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 

As well as remember the words of Christ Himself...

Mat 18:1  At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 

Mat 18:2  And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 

Mat 18:3  And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 

Mat 18:4  Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 

Mat 18:5  And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. 

Mat 18:6  But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.