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Understanding Grace and Humility: A Biblical Reflection on Ephesians 4:1-13

Explore Ephesians 4:1-13 and reflect on the concept of grace and humility in the Christian faith. Learn how understanding the depth of our sin and the greatness of forgiveness can reshape our perspective on righteousness. This passage prompts us to walk circumspectly and live a life worthy of the grace bestowed upon us. Discover the antecedents of lowliness, gentleness, and longsuffering, and how they contrast with pride and emotional reactions. Dive into relevant verses such as Proverbs 3:34, James 4:6, Psalms 138:6, and Luke 16:23, to deepen your understanding of humility and grace as integral components of a righteous life.

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Understanding Grace and Humility: A Biblical Reflection on Ephesians 4:1-13

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  1. Ephesians 4:1-13

  2. ClewisPardee clewis@mac.com *********** Ephesians 4:1-13

  3. Ephesians 4:1-13

  4. "If our teaching of grace causes us to make light of sin, or to slight the requirements of the Savior, then we have not really under-stood either the monstrosity of our sin or the greatness of the heart that forgives it." – Bryan Chapell Ephesians 4:1-13

  5. Ephesians 4:1-13

  6. Walk ~ peripateō– peri, around; pateō, to tread • To walk around; walk circumspectly Ephesians 4:1-13

  7. Worthy ~ axiōs– of equal weight • Axiom, a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits Antecedents: Lowliness (humility) ~ spiritual pride Gentleness (power under control) ~ emotional reactions Pro. 3:34 (NIV) ~ He mocks the proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. Longsuffering (makrothumia) ~ short fused Jam. 4:6b ~ …God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Ephesians 4:1-13

  8. Ephesians 4:1-13

  9. Ps. 138:6 ~ Though the Lord is on high, yet He regards the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar. Ephesians 4:1-13

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  11. Luke 16:23 ~ And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. • hadēs, not hell(as in KJV, NIV) Ephesians 4:1-13

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