Ephesians 5:1-21
Q.1. What does an inheritor in the Kingdom of Christ look like? – (Eph.5:1-5)
A true believer is a person who has a new goal in life – to be an imitator of God, and to live sacrificially like Jesus Christ (Eph.5:1-2). Paul made it clear that a real believer is no longer to be characterized by immorality, impurity, greed, filthy or silly talk, or unworthy conduct. He reminded his readers that no person behaving in this manner – … has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God (Eph.5:5).
Q.2. How does the heart’s desire change in the children of Light? – (Eph.5:6-14)
God’s grace and forgiveness are taken for granted by licentious people. Paul warned – Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience (Eph.5:6). Not only will we shun all former deeds of darkness, but we will avoid those caught up in such practices (Eph.5:7). To please God and to walk in the Light is the new goal of the child of God (Eph.5:8-9). We are being transformed from the inside out. We live with the consciousness that God knows and will expose all that does not please Him (Eph.5:11-13). Believers are motivated to live to please the Lord (Eph.5:10).
ieved, when we are – subject to one another in the fear of Christ (Eph.5:21).
Q.3. What are the character qualities of a Spirit-filled believer? – (Eph.5:15-21)
The believer is not only ‘born again’ by the Spirit but should be constantly filled and controlled by the Holy Spirit (Eph.5:18). This will bring certain changes – A care about the way we walk and live, and a concern to use all our allotted time to advance the glory of God’s Kingdom (Eph.5:15-16). We are to be committed to pursuing the will of the Lord (Eph.5:17). This will be expressed by a joyful heart – 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; 20 always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father (Eph.5:19-20). Songs of praise and thanksgiving are one of the secret weapons for overcoming depression. Oneness is ach