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The "Walks" of Ephesians


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  • “Walk” defined
    • [Peripateo] - physically in the gospels except for Mark 7:5
    • Figuratively, signifying the whole round of activities of life
    • Ephesians 2:2
      • The condition of those outside of Christ based on their “walk”
        • Ephesians 2:1 - dead
        • Ephesians 2:3 - fulfilling own desire
        • I John 2:16
        • To “walk” as others showsa self-determination
          • Proverbs 16:25 - There’s a way that seems right.
          • Judges 17:6 - We are not to make our own decisions.
          • Matthew 15:9 - Not following doctrines of men.
          • Is our “walk” in accordance with God’s will, or our self-imposed righteousness?
          • Are you “walking” in hopelessness?
          • Ephesians 2:10
            • The condition of those who have made a change in their “walk” unto that ordained, and worthy.
              • Ephesians 2:8-9 - God’s grace recognized, and their own lack of power recognized.
              • II Corinthians 5:17 - Have become a new creation in Christ
              • Philippians 3:14 - And as Paul, have a new focus
              • I John 4:5 - Not as the world, but called out of the world.
              • Is your “walk” one that looks like the world, or is it distinct?
                • Galatians 5:19-23 - Works of the flesh vs. works of the spirit
                • Are we worthy to be called a Christian?
                • Ephesians 5:2
                  • The “walk” above the baseness of life, as children of light
                    • Romans 12:1-2 - As Christ gave, we are to give - our time, resources, and love.
                    • Galatians 2:20 - Christ lives in the actions of His children
                    • Colossians 1:27 - They show forth the hope of glory
                    • Matthew 13:10-17 - They have the light - God’s word
                    • Do we show forth our light?
                    • Ephesians 5:15-16
                      • We are to walk circumspectly - [akribos] - accurately
                        • Colossians 3:17 - In accordance with God’s will
                        • II Timothy 2:15 - Handling aright the word
                        • Colossians 3:5-10 - Making proper application in life
                        • We are to walk in wisdom, not as fools - [asophos] - unwise
                          • I Peter 3:15 - Making preparation for the now
                          • II Peter 3:10-14 - Making preparation for the future
                          • How is your “walk”?
                            • Each day leads us closer to eternity.
                            • Each day places us closer or further from God.
                            • Each day we make a decision.
                            • What “walk” will you take?
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