Subjects of the New Self, Pt. 3: Labor

Subjects of the New Self, Pt. 3: Labor

3 Aspects of Theft that Highlight the Dignity of Work 1. The Reality of Stealing "He who steals must steal no longer" 2. The Reversal of Stealing "but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good" 3. The Repentance of Stealing "so that he will have something to share with one who has need"

Subjects of the New Self, Pt. 2: Anger

3 Clarifications of the Christian's Anger 1. The Commands of Anger, v. 26a 2. The Constraint of Anger, v. 26b 3. The Consequence of Anger, v. 27

Pursuing God’s Peace in Christ

The LORD's peace 1. begins with the LORD & His Word, v. 1 2. requires true faith, repentance, & sacrifice, vv. 2-16 3. reveals the wonder & greatness of His compassion & salvation, v. 17

Subjects of the New Self, Pt. 1: Truth-Telling

4 Details of Biblical Truth-Telling 1. The Cause (Therefore) 2. The Condition (laying aside falsehood) 3. The Command (speak truth each one of you) 4. The Context (with his neighbor, for we are members of one another)

In with the New

4 Reminders About the New Man 1. Remember the Truth About Jesus, vv. 20-21 2. Remember the Reality of the Old Man, v. 22 3. Remember the Responsibility of Renewal, v. 23 4. Remember the Likeness of the New Man, v. 24