Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands SEARCH THE

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 17 -03 -2019 Email: info@deeperlife. nl; Websites: www. dclm-nl. org; www. dclm. org …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands RECAP OF OUR LAST STUDY From our last study, entitled “The new lifestyle of believers”, we learnt that divine life makes a believer distinct. Having renounced fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, our lives must characterised by gracious words and works of love, faith and humility. Truth is the hallmark of the Christian; displeasure at wrong doing should be expressed without committing sin. Our lives must show mercy, kindness, humility, forgiveness and love. …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands TODAY’S STUDY: LESSON 735: BELIEVERS’ WALK AND WISDOM MEMORY VERSE: …… “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5: 15, 16). TEXT: Ephesians 5: 1 -21 …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands INTRODUCTION Believers should walk worthy of their calling. Since they profess true faith in Christ, they cannot continue to walk the old way, keep the same old company of sinners and partake of the world’s sinful dainties. There are lifestyles that the believer should not be associated with. Love, purity, godliness and wisdom should be the hallmarks of those who expect to have inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and of God. …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands CALL TO WALK IN LOVE AND PURITY Ephesians 5: 1 -7 Believers are called to demonstrate Christ-like love. The command is to love our neighbours as Christ loves us. The call to walk in love also agrees with the demand to walk in purity like Christ. Those who hold the doctrine of eternal security, professing they can get to heaven regardless of how they live, are deceived. The believe a lie! QUESTION 1: What are the godly attributes that believers are called to imbibe in our text? – Ephesians 5: 1, 2, 9, 15 QUESTION 2: Explain how people get into spiritual deception and the way out. – Ephesians 5: 6, 7; 1 Kings 13: 15 -18 …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands COMMAND TO WALK IN THE LIGHT Ephesians 5: 8 -14 Matthew 5: 14 -16 After conversion, believers are commanded to walk in the light, which means they do not continue in their former lifestyle of sin. They must live in purity and obedience to the gospel. Preaching of the gospel should be their lifestyle. The fruits of goodness and righteousness in the life of believers can convict sinners, open their eyes and lead them out of darkness into the light. • QUESTION 3: What is the implication of believers being light? – 1 John 1: 5 -7; 2: 9 …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands CAUTION TO WALK IN WISDOM AND SOBRIETY Ephesians 5: 15 -21 1 Peter 5: 8 Believers are called to walk in wisdom and sobriety because a careless believer can easily fall into Satan’s trap and be dragged back into darkness. But when we are watchful, prayerful and wise, the enemy cannot succeed in his bid. “Watch and pray…” (Mat 26: 41). • QUESTION 4: Why should believers walk circumspectly and what are the main features involved? – Proverbs 22: 3; 1 Peter 5: 8, 9 • QUESTION 5: What are the visible effects of being Spirit-filled? – Colossians …earnestly 3: 16; Acts 16: 25; James 5: 13 contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands CONCLUSION Believers are called to walk in love, purity, godliness and wisdom. Those who profess faith in Christ must support and show it by godly living. It is deception to claim we are going to heaven while we live on like sinners. We must watch and pray so we do not fall into temptation. We must be filled with the Spirit and commit our lives to fruitful labour for God’s kingdom. “…redeeming the time, because the days are evil. ” …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)