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Putting On The New
Man:Ephesians
4-5
2013 Monthly Theme
• Jan: Putting On The New Man (Intro)
• Feb: Speak Truth• Mar: Be Angry, Do Not
Sin• Apr: Work Hard,
Perform What Is Good• May: Words Good For
Edification• Jun: Forgive Each Other
• Jul: Walk In Love• Aug: The Power That
Works Within Us• Sep: Give Thanks• Oct: Understand The
Will Of The Lord• Nov: Expose Unfruitful
Deeds Of Darkness• Dec: Preserve Unity
2013 Monthly Theme
• Jan: Putting On The New Man (Intro)
• Feb: Speak Truth• Mar: Be Angry, Do Not
Sin• Apr: Work Hard,
Perform What Is Good• May: Words Good For
Edification• Jun: Forgive Each Other
• Jul: Walk In Love• Aug: The Power That
Works Within Us• Sep: Give Thanks• Oct: Understand The
Will Of The Lord• Nov: Expose Unfruitful
Deeds Of Darkness• Dec: Preserve Unity
Putting On The New
Man:Ephesians
4-5
Give Thanks
Observations From The Text
Observations From The Text
• Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”)
Observations From The Text
• Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”)–“Not…but” construction
Observations From The Text
• Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”)–“Not…but” construction–“As is proper among saints…which
are not fitting”
Observations From The Text
• Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”)–“Not…but” construction–“As is proper among saints…which
are not fitting”• Progression:
Observations From The Text
• Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”)–“Not…but” construction–“As is proper among saints…which
are not fitting”• Progression:– Immorality
Observations From The Text
• Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”)–“Not…but” construction–“As is proper among saints…which
are not fitting”• Progression:– Immorality–Any impurity
Observations From The Text
• Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”)–“Not…but” construction–“As is proper among saints…which
are not fitting”• Progression:– Immorality–Any impurity–Greed
Observations From The Text
• Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”)–“Not…but” construction–“As is proper among saints…which are
not fitting”• Progression:– Immorality–Any impurity–Greed–Filthiness, silly talk, coarse jesting
Observations From The Text
• Connection between vv. 3-5 and vv. 1-2 (“be imitators of God, as beloved children”)–“Not…but” construction–“As is proper among saints…which are
not fitting”• Progression: actions --> thoughts -->
speech– Immorality–Any impurity–Greed–Filthiness, silly talk, coarse jesting
Observations From The Text
• Solution:
Observations From The Text
• Solution: “giving of thanks”
Observations From The Text
• Solution: “giving of thanks”–Romans 1:18-25
Observations From The Text
• Solution: “giving of thanks”–Romans 1:18-25– Ingratitude --> Idolatry (Eph. 5:5)
Observations From The Text
• Solution: “giving of thanks”–Romans 1:18-25– Ingratitude --> Idolatry (Eph. 5:5)–1 Thes. 5:16-18, “in everything give
thanks”
Observations From The Text
• Solution: “giving of thanks”–Romans 1:18-25– Ingratitude --> Idolatry (Eph. 5:5)–1 Thes. 5:16-18, “in everything give
thanks”–Phil. 4:6-7, “the peace of God…will
guard your hearts and minds”
Reasons To Give Thanks
Reasons To Give Thanks
• 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places
Reasons To Give Thanks
• 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places
• 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ
Reasons To Give Thanks
• 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places
• 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ
• 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship
Reasons To Give Thanks
• 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places
• 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ
• 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship
• 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings
Reasons To Give Thanks
• 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places
• 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ
• 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship
• 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings
• 4:11-16, gifts to bring us to maturity
Reasons To Give Thanks
• 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places
• 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ
• 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship
• 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings
• 4:11-16, gifts to bring us to maturity• 4:17ff, the possibility of a new man
Reasons To Give Thanks
• 1:3-14, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places
• 2:1-10, made alive and raised up with Christ
• 2:11-22, reconciliation into one body, citizenship
• 3:4, understanding of God’s will through the inspired writings
• 4:11-16, gifts to bring us to maturity• 4:17ff, the possibility of a new man• 1:6,12,14; 2:7; 3:10,21, ultimate purpose
