Key Moments:
Introduction 00:03
- Pastor Campbell continues the study of Ephesians chapter 4, focusing on how Gentiles walk and the actions believers should take.
- Emphasizes the importance of not walking as other Gentiles do and the need to apply the teachings to individual and church life.
Contrasting Gentiles and Believers 06:24
- Discusses the characteristics of other Gentiles, highlighting their vanity of mind, darkened understanding, and alienation from God's life.
- Explores the concept of ignorance and blindness of heart leading to immoral behaviors like lasciviousness, uncleanness, and greediness.
Selflessness vs. Selfishness 12:36
- Draws a distinction between selflessness and selfishness, pointing out that selfishness is the primary difference between Gentiles and believers.
- Examines how being past feeling can lead to moral decay and the importance of feeling empathy and urgency towards others' spiritual well-being.
Putting Off and Putting On 20:18
- Encourages believers to put off the old man, renew their minds, and put on the new man created in righteousness and true holiness.
- Provides practical commands such as speaking truth, managing anger without sinning, working instead of stealing, and using edifying speech.
Building Up the Body 34:25
- Advises against corrupt communication and urges kindness, tenderheartedness, and forgiveness among believers.
- Stresses the importance of putting away bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, evil speaking, and malice, and instead focusing on building up the body in love. |
