Thursday, July 25, 2024

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

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