Aim: To fulfill our blessed privileges, as children of light.
Doctrine: Children of light have sacred responsibilities in this world. Churchmen do not have the option of skirting these because they mark who we are, in Christ.
Exegesis: The progressive nature of the ministry of the children of light: first, we are to embrace our identity, as the church (v. 8a); then, we are to discern the good path God would have us trod (vv. 8b-10); finally, we are to change the world, by shaming sin (v. 11).
Further application: How the children of light shine in God's universe: by accepting our pedigree—as His dearly loved church; and by impressing gospel grace on everyone (and everything) around us.
Key verse: v. 8 ''For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light...''
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Mark Henninger
Children of Light Series in Ephesians (2008-10) Redeemer Presbyterian...
Rev. Mark Henninger is a retired, ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa (B.A.) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.Div). He is married to his wife, Lesley, and together they have one daughter and...
