The Church’s Refining Role—Transformational Work
Sep 21st, 2008 / What Is the Church?
Outline—Ephesians 4:17–21
- The raw material of the sinful man (vv. 17–19)
- A mind that is handicapped spiritually
 - Powerless to grasp the truth in Christ
 - Hardened to the point of no hope
 
 - The very essence of Christ—truth (vv. 20–21)
- Life of learning vs. natural darkness
 - Life of hearing with understanding vs. unbridled desires
 - Life of truth vs. illusion
 
 
Take Home Points
- For the unsaved, life is a nightmare. For the saved, life is anadventure.
 - Is your life characterized by limitations or is it limitless?Limitations lead to lamentations. Boundlessness leads to blessedness.
 - A lifelong pursuit of knowing Christ gives you direct access to truthfor life.
 
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