Rev. Eric Landry - August 1, 2021
Ephesians 4:17-32
Last week we made the turn we’ve all come to expect in Paul’s epistles: from the doctrine that Paul explains to the practice that Paul applies. This turn from indicative to imperative is an important one to make. Otherwise our heads are full of knowledge but our hands and feet never do the things that the Bible expects us to do. As we make the turn, however, we need to ensure that we don’t leave behind the doctrine that enables us to do the things God commands. Join us this week as we see what God has done for us and how that leads to a new life in Christ as we study Ephesians 4:17-32.
From Series: "Ephesians: God's New Society"
The title for this series on Ephesians comes from a book by the British pastor and theologian John Stott, “God’s New Society.” Ephesians is one of the few books Paul wrote that wasn’t attempting to correct a problem in a church. Instead, it seems to be almost a summary of his doctrine, but with a particular focus on the health and vitality of the church—God’s new society. What binds this new society together? Not ethnicity, culture, religious background, or socioeconomic status. Instead, Paul reminds the Ephesians (and us) that we are “in him” or “in Christ.” Over and over in Ephesians, Paul uses those two words to define our reality, our hope, our confidence, our joy, and our strength. Join us this Sunday as we reestablish ourselves on the foundation of Christ alone—for this summer and for the rest of our lives!
