...others is a responsibility which attaches to the priesthood of all believers. Paul called believers to "be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children...fragrant offering and sacrifice to God" (Eph 5:1-2). Questions for Thought and Discussion 1. What do you think of the statement that we love God by loving...

...discusses the dynamics of the imitation of God. He cites such biblical passages as Ephesians 5:1-2, "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children...just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us." The image of God is therefore not just a static entity; it is a dynamic challenge to consecrated living!...

...personality of God. And it is as a community of "imitators of God ... as dearly loved children," who "live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us" (Eph. 5:1), that the Church itself becomes the most powerful force possible in Christian education....

...Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children...and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us" (Eph. 4:30-5:2). 4. lack of obedience depletes spiritual power. Failure to continue to walk in God's...

...Unselfishness." "Love" is a very special spice needed in every recipe. Use it freely in every recipe "and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us...for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." Ephesians 5:2 NIV. Only a response of love makes any lasting changes and will give of its best. Jesus,...

...EPHESIANS 5 3. Walking in Love (5: 1-2) 1Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave...for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 5: 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, "Therefore," since Christians are being re-created with a new...

...his goodness, and then he entices us for this reason to work at loving each other. Thus Paul writes, "Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and...for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God" (Ephesians 5:2). God could have redeemed us by a word or a wish, but another way seemed better to him...

...Jesus Chnst. might be given to those who believe." lGalatians 3:f8. 22l • "And live a life of lovs. just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrilice to God." tEphesians 5:2l • "Husbands. love your wives. just as Christ loved the church...

...Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children...for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. When we have squabbles in our family, this is the passage we often turn to. From the very core of the...

...much a concern for the church as it was for ancient Israel. Consider Paul's words in Ephesians 5:1-3, "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children...for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of...