Key word in chapters 4-6:
Ephesians 4:1, 17, 5:2, 8, 15
There is a on my (v.1)
Paul urges and implores because some Christians don’t
Implore (urge NIV) you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called,
– Ephesians 4:1 (NASU)
My calling will be as I verses 2-3
My calling involves : (v.2)
Paul’s assumption is that I’m an of the
A worthy walk will be marked by:
Humility: Freedom from or (MW)
Gentleness/Meekness:
Patience: …putting up with one another in love(agape); – Ephesians 4:2 (BBE)
“Agape” Love is an act of not a
I only have to make the effort to preserve the unity of the Spirit when I’m (v.3)
Making every effort (NIV), Diligent (NASU), being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond (sundesmos)
of peace – Ephesians 4:3 (LITV)
Bond: sundesmos – from desmos, or shackle (of a prisoner)
Ministry to the “One Another”
I’ve been for Ministry
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do
good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
I’ve been for Ministry
“It is He who saved us and chose us for his holy work, not because we deserved it but because that was his plan long before the world began…” – 2 Timothy 1:9 (TLB)
I’ve been into Ministry
“I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” – Ephesians 4:1
I’m to Ministry
“(Jesus) Your attitude must be like my own, for I, the Messiah,
did not come to be served, but to serve” – Matthew 20:28 (TLB)
The Body of Christ my Ministry
“All of you together are the one body of Christ and each of you is a separate and necessary part of it.”
– 1 Corinthians 12:27 (NLT)
As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good – 1 Peter 4:10 (NASU)