Sermons From Ephesians - Executable Outlines
Sermons From Ephesians - Executable Outlines
Sermons From Ephesians - Executable Outlines
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Walking In Love, Light, And Wisdom<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
<strong>Ephesians</strong> 5:1-21<br />
Mark A. Copeland<br />
1. Though we now enter chapter five, we are still noticing how to “walk worthy of the calling with<br />
which you were called” - Ep 4:1<br />
a. We have been “called” to be...<br />
1) “holy and without blame before Him in love” - Ep 1:4<br />
2) “sons by Jesus Christ to Himself” - Ep 1:5<br />
3) “fellow citizens with the saints” - Ep 2:19<br />
4) “members of the household of God” - Ep 2:19<br />
5) “a holy temple in the Lord” - Ep 2:21<br />
6) “fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ” - Ep 3:6<br />
b. What sort of “walk” is worthy of such a calling? So far we have seen that it is one in which we<br />
are...<br />
1) Walking Together In Unity - Ep 4:1-16<br />
2) Walking In Truth And Holiness - Ep 4:17-32<br />
2. As we come into the fifth chapter, we learn that our “walk” (or conduct) which is worthy of our<br />
calling is one in which we...<br />
a. Walk In Love - Ep 5:1-7<br />
b. Walk As Light - Ep 5:8-14<br />
c. Walk As Wise - Ep 5:15-21<br />
[“Walking In Love, Light, And Wisdom”: why is this so important? As indicated in Ep 5:1, we are<br />
to be “followers of God as dear children”; and just as God is “love, light, and wisdom” personified, so<br />
we should try to imitate our Father! Therefore, consider how we should...]<br />
I. WALK IN LOVE (1-7)<br />
A. FOLLOWING CHRIST AS OUR EXAMPLE... (1-2)<br />
1. Jesus certainly has loved us and given Himself for us<br />
2. He offered Himself to God as an offering and sacrifice in our behalf<br />
3. Let His example teach us how to “walk in love” - cf. Jn 13:34-35; 1 Jn 3:16-17<br />
B. WITH A LOVE THAT IS PURE... (3-7)<br />
1. Our love should be free from any hint of immorality or greed - Ep 5:3<br />
2. Even words or jokes suggestive of immorality or greed are unbecoming those who are<br />
“saints” (holy, set apart for God’s purpose) - Ep 5:4<br />
3. This is a serious concern, for immoral or greedy persons have no inheritance in the kingdom<br />
of Christ, but instead will experience the full wrath of God! - Ep 5:5-7<br />
[“Walk In Love”, with a love that is sacrificial and free from any hint of personal gain (either sexual or<br />
<strong>Sermons</strong> <strong>From</strong> <strong>Ephesians</strong> 51
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