Holiness (Ephesians 4:17-32)

I. Intro
Big Idea: We either harden our hearts to or become new people in Christ.
II. Separated
A. We’re born separated from God. Ephesians 4:17-18
B. We’re not interested in God. Ephesians 4:19
III. Way of Life
A. God makes us learners of Him. Ephesians 4:20-21
B. Holiness begins in the mind. Ephesians 4:22-24
IV. Put Off
A. We can become our anger. Ephesians 4:25-27
B. Work is a gift. Ephesians 4:26
V. Redemption
​A. God builds us up together. Ephesians 4:29-30
B. Forgiveness delivers. Ephesians 4:31-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

​The Next Step

• What’s something you value about church?
• According to Paul, why are Gentiles darkened in understanding and alienated from God? What’s the result of this separation?
• Do our thoughts or our actions have more influence over us? Why?
• What happens to us when we hardened our hearts? Also consider Exodus 7:13.
• What’s the difference between the old self and the new self? Why are we made new?
• How has God been making you new lately? How is He changing your thoughts and actions?
• How is the Holy Spirit leading you to respond to what you’ve learned in Ephesians 4:17-32?

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