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Devotion for Session 21st Sep 2017
Devotion for Session 21st Sep 2017
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Focus on v 22-24
Focus on v 22-24
Put of the old self
Put of the old self
Belongs to old non Christian life
Belongs to old non Christian life
Characterised by corrupt/deceitful desires
Characterised by corrupt/deceitful desires
More details in v.18-19
Gentiles = non christians, not belonging to God's people
Put on the new self
Put on the new self
Renewing the image of God
Renewing the image of God
Given in creation
Ruined by the Fall
Restored in Christ
Characterised by fruit of the Spirit
Characterised by fruit of the Spirit
Not a simple reformation of manners
Not a simple reformation of manners
But a work based on the salvation that comes to us in Christ
But a work based on the salvation that comes to us in Christ
Constant looking back to Ch 1- 3 "therefore', "for this reason" etc
And worked out in daily life
And worked out in daily life
Through nourishment of the Word
Enabling of the Spirit
To see ourselves and others growing in this way is our desire
To see ourselves and others growing in this way is our desire
And so we work to Transform Lives through Gospel Power.
Pray for wisdom so we might be effective in the work of the Lord's church for the transforming of lives and the glory of God.
