Paul emphasizes the spirit's unifying force for Christians to bear witness to Jesus together.
Paul guides Christians to make wise decisions and understand God's will through the spirit's influence.
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Exploring Paul's Challenge to Christians to be Influenced by the Spirit
Paul challenges Christians to be filled with the spirit in his letter to the Ephesians, urging them to be open to the spirit's influence in their lives. This call for unity through the empowering of the spirit contrasts the historical divisions over the spirit's work. Paul emphasizes the spirit as a unifying force for Christians to bear witness to Jesus together.
Immersing New Christians in Their Identity
Paul immerses new Christians in their new identity in Jesus, emphasizing themes like being set apart, deeply loved, and belonging to the light. He establishes parameters for living out this new identity in areas like relationships, work, and generosity, guiding them on how to embody their faith in practical ways.
Parameters of Wisdom, Discernment, and Being Filled with the Spirit
Paul sets parameters for wisdom and discernment, highlighting the importance of making wise decisions and understanding God's will. He contrasts being drunk with being filled with the spirit, emphasizing the freedom found in allowing the spirit's influence to guide decision-making, leading to a life marked by wisdom and discernment.
Being Wise, Discerning God's Will, and Filled with the Spirit
Paul urges Christians to be intentional and wise in their decisions, making the most of opportunities and seeking to understand God's will. He emphasizes the contrast between foolishness and wisdom, encouraging them not to be influenced negatively but to be filled with the spirit. Through wisdom, discernment, and the spirit's guidance, believers navigate the freedom of their new identity in Christ.
This teaching explores how Paul challenges the Christians to explore God’s spirit. The whole debate about God’s spirit and how he expresses God’s powers is very controversial conversations. However, the Apostle Paul actually intended the exact opposite - he wanted the spirit to be something that united Christians.
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