Grave Clothes & Wedding Garments

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Grave Clothes & Wedding Garments

Rooted in Christ

June 2, 2024 • Ben Gibson • Ephesians 4:24–32

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The contrast between the old self and the new self continues as we study Ephesians 4:25 - 32. Our former manner of life was corrupt through deceitful desires. But as new creations of God in Christ, we have been renewed in the spirit of our minds, recreated after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. (4:22–24).

In repentance, we put off, renounce, cast aside formerly held beliefs and behaviors, the grave clothes belonging to our former manner of life. In a move toward Christ, we put on and adopt new ones, the wedding garments belonging to our new selves. Our text tells us what we are to put away from our old manner of life and what to put on according to our new one.

Walking in Victory - Part 3

September 22, 2024 • Ben Gibson • Ephesians 6:18–24

We are finishing 3 things this Sunday: our conversation about spiritual warfare, chapter 6, and our study through Ephesians. We need to revisit the role of prayer in the on-going struggle against evil. We have been clothed with Christ’s armor. We have been given His weapons to use. Prayer, if you recall, is our plan of attack. It is our strategy against the schemes of the devil. There are battles we must win on our knees so to speak. That makes this humble act is a priority. Join us this today for the third installment of Walking in Victory from Ephesians 6:18 - 24, and 2 parting truths about the role of prayer in spiritual warfare.

Walking in Victory - Part 2

September 15, 2024 • Ben Gibson • Ephesians 6:13–20

Christ has promised to build His church. But it will not be built without conflict. We have an enemy. His plans are sophisticated. His weapons assault our trust in God and His Word, and his aim is our complete destruction. We are at war with this enemy. It is a spiritual hand to hand combat as God reclaims hearts and homes, and society is reformed by the gospel. If we are going to stand our ground in this war, holding every critical position the church wins, we need to be prepared. We must humbly avail ourselves of our Lord’s promised strength and the protection. Join us this today for the second installment of Walking in Victory from Ephesians 6:13 - 20.

Walking in Victory

September 1, 2024 • Ben Gibson • Ephesians 6:10–12

Christ has promised to build His church. The gates of hell will not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18). But we shouldn't expect that to be easy. We need to get comfortable with the reality that church will not be built without conflict. Consider what we have learned over the last few weeks. Homes will not be reclaimed and society will not be reformed without conflict. There are many victories in our walk with Christ that will be won through our struggle against evil. Our text in Ephesians 6:1 - 12 will help us walk in victory as we avail ourselves of the Lord’s strength and the protection He provides.