Book of Ephesians: Solus Christus (Christ Alone)
Our Walk in Christ-Love 
Eph. 5:22-6:9
Pr Chris Kam | 24/25 Mar 2018
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Eph 4:1 



First Half (Ephesians 1-3)



Second Half (Ephesians 4-6)



4 major areas we can work on: 

* Humility 

o Eph 4:2ÊBe completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 


* Unity 

o Eph 4:3ÊMake every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.


* Maturity 

o Eph 4:13Êuntil we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 


* Integrity 

o Eph 5:3Ð4

o DonÕt talk dirty or silly. That kind of talk doesnÕt fit our style. Thanksgiving is our dialect. (Eph 5:4 Message) 



BIG IDEA: Relationships are laboratories for building Christlikeness.

Definition of laboratory Ð a place providing opportunity for experimentation, observation, or practice in a field of study. 



2 main traits in this passage:



Submission (docility Ð trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable, willing to be taught, led, supervised or directed. Easily handled and managed) 



Responsibility (love) 

1. The ____________________ Relationship

* Eph 5:22-24 Ð Wives
* Eph 5:25-33 - Husbands 




2. The ____________________ Relationship

* Titus 2:1-10
* Eph 6:1-3 - Children
* Eph 6:4Ê- Fathers 




3. The ____________________ Relationship

* Eph 6:5-8 Ð Slaves (Employees)
* Eph 6:9 Ð Masters (Employers)




Eph 5:15-20 - Be filled with the Spirit. (v18)




Application Questions
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(Whether you are single or married, please adjust the questions to suit your station in life at the present moment.)

1. What is the most significant thing the Holy Spirit spoke to you about through this sermon?

2. From the passage, describe the key traits of each role. What is familiar or new to you?

3. In the light of what you heard in the sermon, what do you understand by the big idea: ÒRelationships are laboratories for building Christlikeness.Ó

4. Why is it that relationships in your life can bring the best or the worst out of you? Discuss this in view of our sinful nature of self-centredness, in the light of humility, unity, maturity and integrity.

5. In the roles relevant to you found in this passage (husband-wife, parent-child, employer-employee), what is one area you find challenging and in which should you grow? Share one practical area you will act on this coming week.