Apostle Paul frequently wrote about new life and living a resurrected life. The He Holy Spirit drove Paul to describe what was happening inside the hearts and minds of new converts. An incredible transformation occurs when someone turns to Jesus Christ.
One of the greatest examples described by Apostle Paul is in Ephesians 4:17-32. Ephesians is an epistle. Epistle means “letter” in the Greek language.
Let’s take a look at Ephesians 4:17-24
“17 So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, 18 being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart; 19 and they, having become callous, have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness. 20 But you did not learn Christ in this way, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus, 22 that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, 23 and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.”
When someone comes to Jesus Christ in faith, repentance, and baptism; they receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This gives provides the power for the newly born again” Christian to overcome sin. To live in “righteousness and holiness of the truth”.
What is Gentile?
Merriam-Webster Dictionary described a gentile as: “a person of a non-Jewish nation or of non-Jewish faith”
This matches what the Bible says about gentiles, and how even Jesus Christ described the non-Jewish world.
New Life by Jesus for a New Mind
…”and be renewed in the spirit of your mind.” Live a new life through Jesus Christ.
So, how do we live a new life? A resurrected life?
We follow the instruction of God’s word. The teachings laid out in the Bible from Apostle Peter, Apostle John, Apostle Paul, etc. The Scriptures were written for those that would come to know Jesus Christ in a personal way.
Read Ephesians 4:25-32
“25 Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. 26 Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and do not give the devil an opportunity. 28 He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need. 29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. 30 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.“
Paul was led to point out how-to-live-in Christ’s Kingdom. How to serve in the Messianic Kingdom.
- Speak Truth
- Do not steal. But work hard and share.
- Get rid of unwholesome talk (searing, gossip, etc.)
- Put away bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and slander.
- Kindness, tender-hearted living.
How would this world be if everyone followed these guidelines? If the power of God’s Holy Spirit was inside all human beings?
Some of us will see this when we reach Heaven. Others will never see this amazing way of life. Our aim is to help you reach complete happiness on Earth, and to join the Saints when resurrected to Heaven. Contact us to learn more. Live a new life through Jesus Christ.
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