HOW THEN SHOULD I LIVE

How Then Should I Live
Lorraine Taylor

In studying the epistle to the Ephesians, I am struck with the profound implications of how I should live. 

The purpose of the apostle Paul's writings to the Ephesians was to explain God's call on His children to live in the light of their heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

Paul is passionate about the call on believers to live a radical love lifestyle (righteous living vs. carnal living) and be in Unity among God's people (other-centeredness vs. individualistic).

Emphasis centers on the fact that Christ has made full provision and deposited in us every spiritual blessing as sons and daughters whose inheritance is His divine nature (Ephesians 1:3).

Our relationship in Christ presents a powerful way of being when we incorporate Biblical tenants and right living towards others. 

When we exemplify an all-inclusive radical love, it distinctly differentiates how God's children value others compared to how the world sees them.

Scriptural truths and Holy Spirit power call us to renewed thinking that leads to a faithful and godly lifestyle lived out in redemptive relationships and the transforming love of an other-centered way of being within the community.

Powerful living flows from our union in Christ - this is our position where we stand, breathe, dwell, reside, focus, and live from each day.

Empowered living flows from our union in Christ Jesus in how we rightly relate with others.

Other-centered being is how we demonstrate the love of Christ in relationships, in the community, and the church.

Our confidence is solely in Christ, who has supplied us with all that is required to live as God calls. 

When we respond from His divine nature, we are empowered by His love that radically transforms relationships, communities, and the local church. 2 Peter 2:1-3

In conclusion, I see four central components necessary in understanding we shall live as believers.

1. Devoted to one another (4:1-16) Serving in One accord
2. Personal Integrity (4:17-32) Loving One Another
3. Holy Living (5:1-9) Living from Christ's nature
4. The Armor of God (6:10-24) Empowered in Christ

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