Living a Transformed Life

“ all things ” necessary to live an overcoming, victorious life. We have authority over Satan. We have power over sin. And we have an abundance of blessings in Him.

3) Know the Word of Christ

It is practical (Psa 119:130) It is profitable (2 Tim 3:16) It is powerful (Heb 4:12)

The Word meets us at our point of need. It speaks to all of life ’ s issues. Whether we need encouragement, hope, or guidance, it provides contemporary relevance. It is divinely inspired to equip us for every good work. It penetrates into the very fabric of our being to bring revelation from God. It works in and through us to affect the world. It reminds us that God is in control of all things and that He is building a kingdom that will last for eternity.

Beginning in Chapter 4 of Ephesians, we are given practical instruction in how to walk effectively with Christ. Take time to meditate and pray over the precepts below. Ask God to reveal areas in your life that may prevent you from being an effective disciple. Then allow Him to make changes in your life to conform you into the image of Christ.

Be renewed in the spirit of your mind (4:23) Do not grieve the Holy Spirit (4:30) Forgive one another as God in Christ has forgiven you (4:32) Be imitators of God (5:1) Walk in love (5;2)

Walk as children of light (5:8) Make the most of the time (5:16)

Weapons Of The Kingdom

2 Corinthians 10:4, 5 informs us that kingdom weapons are “ divine. ” That is, they are from God and they are able to destroy thoughts, opinions, and arguments against the knowledge of God. Paul alludes to the “ weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left ” (2 Cor 6:7). Here we see the offensive stance of the believer and we see a demonstration of the power of God at work. It is the Word of truth penetrating the heart that separates the clean from the unclean. Paul does not tell us what the divine weapons are in 2 Corinthians, but he alludes to them in other passages. For example, “ Put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand ” is the challenge from Ephesians 6:13. In the verses that follow we are told to put on truth,

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