Ben Dockery - October 27, 2024
Ephesians 4:1-16
In Ephesians 4:1-16, Paul pivots from explaining who we are in Christ (chapters 1-3) to demonstrating how we should live out this identity. This crucial transition emphasizes that understanding our position in Christ isn’t merely theoretical – it must transform our daily actions and “walk.” Just as a tree is known by its fruit, our spiritual maturity should be evident in how we conduct ourselves as followers of Jesus.
Scripture References: Ephesians 4:1-16
From Series: "Sit, Walk, Stand: Ephesians"
Welcome to our new sermon series on the book of Ephesians, titled “Sit. Walk. Stand.” This powerful letter from the Apostle Paul provides a comprehensive guide to the Christian life, and we’ll be exploring its teachings through these three key actions. 1. Sit (Ephesians 1-3): We begin by understanding our position in Christ. Paul reminds us that “God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms.” This speaks to our identity and the spiritual blessings we have in Him. 2. Walk (Ephesians 4-5): Next, we’ll examine how we should live out our faith daily. Paul calls us to “walk in a manner worthy of our calling,” which involves our relationships, behavior, and choices. 3. Stand (Ephesians 6): Finally, we’ll learn how to stand firm against spiritual opposition as you “put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” Join us as we delve into this rich epistle and learn to sit, walk, and stand in Christ.
