In light of new spiritual life in Christ, God has reconciled every believer to Himself as part of His family—as either a son or daughter. But in response to that powerful truth, Ephesians 4:17–19 calls us not to live like our old selves but to walk in a manner worthy of the gospel.

As believers in Jesus Christ, we must understand what we have been redeemed from and embrace the power of God that now operates in our lives. We used to be controlled and dominated by our sin. We used to follow the thinking of the culture. We used to embrace the mindset of the world around us. But because of Christ, we are no longer enslaved to our sins and those ideologies.

The Bible calls Christians to abandon their old ways and embrace a new life—one that shines with the beauty of salvation in Jesus Christ. By God’s grace, we are redeemed and now walk in newness of life, a life utterly opposed to the pagan ways we once knew.

The Bible reveals that unredeemed sinners are naturally hostile to God, drawn toward worldviews that oppose Him. But the gospel proclaims that God can transform even the most unredeemed sinner, renewing minds to reflect the image of Christ.

The Bible teaches that unredeemed humanity is completely dead to God, unable to break free from their spiritually lifeless condition. Put simply: They cannot enter God's kingdom, grasp the truth of His Word, obey His commands, or please Him—they are incapable even of coming to God for salvation.

The Bible teaches that it’s not a lack of information or understanding about God—unbelievers are willfully ignorant, suppressing the truth because their hearts are hard. Every thought, feeling, and desire stands in opposition to God.

In Ephesians 4:17–19, the apostle Paul shows why us as Christians must reject this pagan way and live a God-centered, Word-driven life.

This powerful Scripture in Ephesians 4 reminds us how we once lived apart from Christ, yet Paul’s words also urge us to walk worthy of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Pastor Tom concludes his series in Paul's letter to the Ephesians, calling all Christians to praise God for transforming our lives and revealing the truth of the God-man, Jesus Christ.