The Christian's New Clothes

Ephesians 4:17-25

Sermon Notes:

1) Our Calling to Walk as Christians | 17-21

2) Our Calling to Dress as Christians | 22-24

3) Our Calling to Speak as Christians | 25

Reflection questions:

1. How does Paul describe the logical result of how Gentiles (non-Christians, in this case) walk, v17-19? Does he mean that there is no hope for non-Christians? Is he trying to show what this life will lead to unless someone changes course?

2. Is it possible for a Christian to not live like a Christian, to not dress like a Christian? What type of clothes has God given us, and why should we be grateful for them? (See Genesis 3:7, 21; Isaiah 61:10-11; Revelation 19:6-9.)

3. Truth, in love, builds up (Eph 4:15-16), so what would falsehood do to the Body of Christ? What is the next hard conversation you plan to have with someone? Have you thought about how you can speak the truth in love to that person?