A life that shines
Gregory Bishop
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The book of Ephesians reminds us that we are a blessed people, with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. We are spiritually alive and exalted, called to live a new life in Christ. The text in chapter 5 tells us to walk worthy of the call with which we were called, imitating God and walking in love as Christ did. We should be careful with our inner world, words, thoughts, and attitudes of the heart, so that our offering is a fragrant smell before God. We should define ourselves as saints, and certain things should not even be mentioned among us because they are out of place. It is time to end moral games and walk as Christ walked. We have a high calling, and the Lord wants to do wonders among us.
We have a high calling to walk as Christ walked and be careful about our words and actions. As Christians, certain things should not even be mentioned because they are out of place and under our dignity. We are a new creature in Christ with a new identity. We must make a difference between Christians and the world, be in the world but not of the world. We must be different and shine as light. Confession of our struggles and sins is important in finding healing and being able to overcome them. We should confess to a mature and trustworthy person who can pray for us and give good advice.
In Ephesians 5:15-21, the Apostle Paul urges believers to walk in the light as children of light, being careful and proactive in cultivating a spiritual mindset in their daily walk. He advises against confessing to a child or someone who will give bad advice and temptations, but encourages confessing to God and letting the blood of Christ clear the conscience and set free. Paul also emphasizes the importance of public and private praise, always giving thanks, and submitting to one another in the fear of God. Believers are called to live lives that shine and put on the uniform of Christ to walk worthy of the call with which they were called.
We have a high calling to walk as Christ walked and be careful about our words and actions. As Christians, certain things should not even be mentioned because they are out of place and under our dignity. We are a new creature in Christ with a new identity. We must make a difference between Christians and the world, be in the world but not of the world. We must be different and shine as light. Confession of our struggles and sins is important in finding healing and being able to overcome them. We should confess to a mature and trustworthy person who can pray for us and give good advice.
In Ephesians 5:15-21, the Apostle Paul urges believers to walk in the light as children of light, being careful and proactive in cultivating a spiritual mindset in their daily walk. He advises against confessing to a child or someone who will give bad advice and temptations, but encourages confessing to God and letting the blood of Christ clear the conscience and set free. Paul also emphasizes the importance of public and private praise, always giving thanks, and submitting to one another in the fear of God. Believers are called to live lives that shine and put on the uniform of Christ to walk worthy of the call with which they were called.
Ephesians, chapter 5. We are preaching from this book. This text touches us but I saw after preparing it that it fits perfectly with what the pastor preached last week. So let's get ready in the name of Jesus.
The book of Ephesians begins with a statement that it is in my mind, it is in my spirit, it is in my heart, for me and for us. Says:
The book of Ephesians begins with a statement that it is in my mind, it is in my spirit, it is in my heart, for me and for us. Says:
