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I. Introduction
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The Blueprint for Making Disciples - Matthew 28:18-20
2. Real Disciples Follow Jesus Matthew 12:20-26
3. The Path of Discipleship Luke 9:57-62
4. Disciples Learn Christ!
Ephesians 4:17-32
Today we will look at the required transformation from what we were as unbelievers to what God intends us to be as disciples of Christ.
In other words, we glimpse a picture in Scripture of what a disciple of Christ actually looks like.
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Our former condition before we became Christs’ disciples (vs.
4:17–19)
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The expectation to “learn” Christ (vs.
4:20–21)
Definition of “learn” – to gain knowledge or skill by instruction, learn.
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The triad of “learning” Christ.
(vs.
4:22–24)
A. Put off your old self.
Definition of “put off” – fig.
lay aside, rid oneself of.
1.
Former manner of life
2. Corrupt in our desires
B. Be renewed in the spirit of your mind.
Definition of “renewed” – to cause something to become new and different, with the implication of becoming superior—‘to make new, renewal.’
C. Put on the new self created after the likeness of God.
Definition of “put on” - metaph., very oft., of the taking on of characteristics, virtues, intentions, etc.
1. true righteousness
2. holiness (piety, devoutness)
V. Practically “learning” Christ–putting away and putting on!
(vs.
4:25–32)
A. Put away falsehood – Speak the truth
B. Be angry – don’t sin, don’t stay angry giving the devil opportunity
C. Don’t steal - work for what you need and share it with those in need
D. Corrupt talk – speak what is good, edifying and gracious
Definition of corrupt talk – bad or unwholesome to the extent of being harmful, bad, evil, unwholesome.
E. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God who sealed you.
F. Put away all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, slander, and malice.
G. Be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving of one another as God in Christ forgave you.
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