New Thru 30 - Day 22 - Eph & Col

The book of Ephesians is evenly divided into two parts: doctrinal (1-3) and practical (4-6)

In the doctrinal section Paul covers topics like predestination, salvation by grace alone, unity of the body of Christ, and the mystery of the gospel.

In the practical section Paul strings the metaphor of "walking" through his message.

In Eph. 4:1 (beginning of the practical section) Paul writes, "I...urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called" and then he goes on to describe what that looks like in verses 2-3.

How else does Paul describe our walk?

In Eph. 4:17 he tells us that we are not to walk in the futility of the mind (you need to think right and fill your mind with the right things.)

In Eph. 5:2 he says that we are to walk in love...actually the same kind of love with which Christ loved us.

In Eph. 5:8 we are told to walk as children of light, meaning that the way we live is to be pleasing to God and to be open for all to see that we live with integrity.

In Eph. 5:15 Paul says that we should be careful to make sure that we walk in wisdom.

So, how's your walk with Christ?

• walking worthy of the gospel???
• thinking right???
• loving at all times???
• living a pleasing life before God with integrity???
• being wise???

It's a daunting list, but you can do it in Jesus. He gives the power. Trust him for your walk today!!!