Episode 127 - How We Shine
Who We Are In Jesus - A Study In Ephesians
Ephesians 5:3-14
Continuing the thought from our Unity as a church family in the first 10 verses of Ephesians 4, beyond how we Grow together to maturity in Christ in verses 11-16, expanding on how practically live out our faith, with a picture of walking in love, we now examine how we shine!
We shine by:
1. Living Pure lives – v3-6
a. No immorality
b. No filthiness
c. No idolatry
d. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
e. This lifestyle will certainly separate you in today’s world – and that is the idea
f. Some (not all) will be drawn to this light – this commitment; this separation from the world’s dark & destructive behavior
g. And, they’ll meet the Source of our LIGHT in the process
h. Remember 2:1-3 and 4:17-24 as we continue
Secondly, we shine by:
2. Walking as Children of Light – v 7-10
a. What is Good, Right, True
b. V10 – What is pleasing to the Lord – intentionally think about that
c. Motivated by what He has done for us – 5:2
d. John 8:12 – Again, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” i. Follow Him – Know, Love, Trust, Obey
e. 1 John 1:5-7
Finally, we shine by:
3. Exposing Darkness – v11-14
a. Intentionally shining our Light
b. John 1:5 - The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
c. Not rudely; not crudely; but, graciously
d. 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11
e. Tom Eliff, former president of our International Mission Board and a preacher of the gospel for 62 years and counting – asked recently – “Are you aggressively cooperating with God’s purpose for your life?”
f. Are you? That is what we call shining! Our church exists to help you do that!
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