17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, 18 having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; 19 who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.20 But you have not so learned Christ, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
Ephesians 4:17-24
Q & A：
- How is Christianity different from other religions? Explain how you (or the old man) used to live before coming to Christ and why are the worldly values or pursuit of success, significance or lustful things considered deceitful? (Eph 4:22; 1 John 2:15-16)
- What does it mean for you to be born-again and when do you consider yourself to be saved and become a new creation in Christ? Have you been clinging onto the past mistakes or feeling condemned constantly? Discuss what it means for our sins to be washed away by Jesus’ blood and who is really benefiting from accusing or condemning you? (Eph 4:23-24; 2 Cor 5:17; John 3:3;Col 1:14; Heb 8:12)
- What is the kingdom of God like in your mind and how should you live knowing that you are a child of God? Explain what it means to be set free from being a slave of sin to a slave of righteousness, knowing that the law of sin and death applies to everyone just like to law of gravity. (John 3:5; Luke 17:21; Rom 6:17-18; Rom 8:2)