Bienvenue dans Parle-moi maintenant, le podcast qui vous fait parcourir le Nouveau Testament un livre à la fois. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. First of all, Paul tells us in Ephesians 4:20-24 that living as a believer is much like putting on a brand new set of clothes. A NEW WALK FOR A NEW LIFE. Ephesians 4:17-32. When it was opened, he explained, "Please, madam, will you give me the master's brush?" 4:17-19 Paul contrasts the old life of those without Christ with the new life they now have through their faith in Him. They Are Accountable For Their Bankrupt Spiritual… 17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. MP3 (high) MP3 (low) M4A. 1 So, as a prisoner for the Lord, I beg you to live the way God’s people should live, because he chose you to be his. Be patient and accept each other with love. Slideshow. Ephesians 4:17-24 PUT OFF THE OLD MAN AND PUT ON THE NEW. (Joh 8:32; 17:17; 2Co 10:4, 5) Just as a soldier uses his sword defensively to parry, or block, an enemy’s blows, so Christians use God’s word to protect their minds and hearts against the deceptions of false teachers and against temptations to do wrong. As Christians, we need to be mindful of the way we act, think and speak. Cross-References 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 – Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Paul is saying something profound to us. Audio. Ephesians 4:17 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ephesians 4:17, NIV: "So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking." Ephesians 4:17-24 Exploring the Passage. Galatians 3:17 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God … Colossians 2:4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. EXEGESIS AND COMMENTARY . The Formula of Concord, S.D., Free Will (Tappert 521-522) gives us this: Read Ephesians 4:17-24. BECOME what you are! 4 There is one body and one Spirit, and God chose you to have one hope. In chapters 1-3 of Pauls epistle to the Ephesians, Paul has spoken of the change which God has brought about in our lives, for our good and for His glory. Ignorant? The practical application of oneness, 4:1-6:9 . i). In Christ, you are new. 4. 4:17-24. You ARE one in Christ. 4:17-24 (ESV) Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. Callous? Task #5: From the verses mentioned list … Teaching t20293. Introduction. Brent Kercheville January 26, 2014 The apostle Paul is urging us to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which we have been called (Ephesians 4:1). 2 Always be humble and gentle. 5. Ephesians 4:24 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ephesians 4:24, NIV: "and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." καὶ ἐνδύσασθαι τὸν καινὸν ἄνθρωπον —“And put on the new man.” Colossians 3:10. The worldly life is 1) Intellectually futile (Ephesians 4:17), 2) Ignorant of God’s truth (Ephesians 4:18), 3) Spiritually and morally callused (Ephesians 4:19a), and 4) Depraved in mind (Ephesians 4:19b). Most of us realize that the unity of the church of God courses through the book of Ephesians as a general theme. Remind that this second major section of Ephesians (4:1-6:9) is about how we commend our God to a watching world (4:1). Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. 4 I therefore, m a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to n walk in a manner worthy of o the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all p humility and q gentleness, with r patience, s bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in t the bond of peace. In chapters 4-6, Paul exhorts us as Christians to carry out our calling as Christians. The coming day will burn them up,” says the Lord who rules over all. 3. Discussion Questions 1. (1) In Ephesians 4:17-24 we enter on the practical section of the Epistle, which, indeed, appears to begin in Ephesians 4:1, but is broken in upon by the magnificent digression of the doctrinal summary of Ephesians 4:4-16. (25-32) Commentary on Ephesians 4:1-6 (Read Ephesians 4:1-6) Nothing is pressed more earnestly in the Scriptures, than to walk as becomes those called to Christ's kingdom and glory. Pastor Dave brings this point home with an example from today’s headlines: Processed and grilled meats can cause cancer. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. The renewal, as Meyer remarks, was expressed in the present tense, as if the moment of its completion were realized in the putting on of the new man, expressed by the aorist. Ephesians 4:17-24 NLT With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. C. WORTHY OF OUR CALLING [4:17-5:14] In 4:1 Paul urges us to life a life worthy of our calling. The phrases he uses to describe us are in themselves incentives to Christlike living. The final text from Ephesians, 6:10-20, is the text about the whole armor of God. When you know who you are, then you know what to do. Hard? 2 But for you who respect my name, the sun of vindication 4 will rise with healing wings, 5 and you will skip about 6 like calves released from the stall. Intro: In the first phrase of verse 17, there is a word that beckons to focus our attention backward.It is the word “ therefore.”Anytime you see “ therefore ” in the Bible, you should stop and see what it is “ there for.” This word calls our minds back to what Paul has been teaching us about our high calling in Christ Jesus. Download. Paul has just encouraged his readers to peripatew, "walk / live / conduct themselves", in unity, and now in 4:17-24 he encourages them to peripatew in holiness. Darkened? 4. Today's text is the second in that series of five. In Ephesus, there was a temple to the goddess of hunting, Artemis. How does Paul describe the people of the world (the Gentiles) in verse 17 (printed below?) For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the Study Guide (PDF download). PowerPoint. testify. 3 You are joined together with peace through the Spirit. Ephesians 4:17-24, The New You. 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. Do all you can to continue as you are, letting peace hold you together. Argument. Why? Ephesians 4:17-24. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of their ignorance and hardness of heart. Our text in Ephesians 4:17-24 describes in very general terms the changes in our thinking and behavior which being in Christ requires. Ephesians 4–6: The expression of the Good News within our life, our congregation, unity, spiritual gifts, and ministry. Understand the "basis" of the unity we have in Christ - Ep 4:4-6 c. Utilize the "gifts" given by Christ to His church that serves to keep the body of Christ together and growing - Ep 4:7-16 3. (17-24) And to take heed of the sins practised among the heathen. [18] They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. We saw that the first way we are to do this is by building quality community (4:2-16). 1. Ephesians 4:17-24 17 Now this I affirm and insist on in the Lord: you must no longer live as the Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds. 4 1 “For indeed the day 2 is coming, burning like a furnace, and all the arrogant evildoers will be chaff. Ephesians 4:17–24. Given themselves over?What is controlling this group of people? I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye … What does “Gentile” mean in this context? (Ephesians 4:24.) Learn how to overcome any sin. The Old and New Man in Eph. The New Life in Christ. the literary features of the Ephesians passage will result in a proper exegesis and application of Eph. The texts from Ephesians for Sundays Pentecost X-XIV are admonitory texts. Nehemiah 9:29,30 And testified against them, that you might bring them again to your … Ephesians 4:17-24. This section (Ephesians 4:17–24) focuses on how the Good News produces fruit within our personal life as believers. 2. How do the Gentiles walk? Why would Paul use the word like this? In this passage, the Apostle Paul is telling – insisting – that the church get its act together! 4:17-24 as an exhortation for believers to become who they were made to be. Ephesians 4:17-24 For the last several weeks we have been dealing with the structure and responsibilities Jesus Christ has given to His body, the church. By lowliness, understand humility, which is … Ephes. Play. The first section deals with the characteristics of the old man. Ephesians 4:24, ESV: "and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness." 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. The boy, who had a passionate longing to be an artist, wished for the great master's touch. Excluded? Change Your Ways. Outline of Ephesians 4:17-32 1). In 4:20-5:14 he refers to believers in 6 different ways. —Mt 4:1-11; 2Ti 3:16. Explain the phrase “no longer walk”. ii] Cast off the old and put on the new. “It 3 will not leave even a root or branch. Paul in these few verses records 4 digressive steps down away from Him and 3 steps toward Him. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OLD MAN . Ephesians 4:17, ESV: "Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds." Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adultere… Explain each phrase. This Section contains first a general exhortation to holiness, Ephesians 5:17-24; and secondly, injunctions in respect to specific duties, Ephesians 4:25. He is saying, "Folks, you don’t have to wear old clothes. Overall theme in Chapter 4. THE BANKRUPTCY OF RELIGION APART FROM CHRIST. A set of clothes is what people see. 4:17-24 31 . Paul illustrates the church as a complete body of which Jesus, though in heaven, is the Head, and the elect here on earth comprise the rest of it. Ephesians 4:17-24 April 29, 1997 A young boy knocked at the studio door of an Italian artist who had died.