"A Cosmic Offense" - Ephesians 4:25-32

“A Cosmic Offense"

Ephesians 4:25-32

Pastor Philip A. Jackson

In this section Paul gives practical instruction on the mindset of

believers regarding conflict with each other and God’s response to

division within the church. He transitions from the command to put

on the new man to illustrate the natural response of a child of God

to the difficulty of human relationships. Through a compare and

contrast method, he highlights the practical ways that a child of God

takes off the old man, and puts on the new.

1. Lies and truth (4:25)

2. Anger and peace (4:26-27)

3. Stealing and generosity (4:28)

4. Tearing down and building up (4:29-30)

5. Revenge and forgiveness (4:31-32)