Eph 4:1 | MHM | STEP | Consistency Enforced Paul begins this chapter with an encouragement for Christians to live in a way that matches their faith. As a prisoner in Rome, Paul calls himself the prisoner of the Lord , showing that he is suffering for Christ and is not ashamed of his chains. Instead of asking for help or freedom, he focuses on urging believers to live worthy of their calling as Christians. v. 1 : Paul says, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you are called (Ephesians 4:1 ). He reminds them that God has graciously called them out of their old life into a new one through the gospel. Because of this, they should live in a way that brings honor to their calling as Christians. Paul encourages them to live according to the gospel they believe in, showing their faith by their actions. As heirs of God’s kingdom and glory, they should aim to reflect His character in their daily lives.

‏ Ephesians 4:1

Consistency Enforced

Paul begins this chapter with an encouragement for Christians to live in a way that matches their faith. As a prisoner in Rome, Paul calls himself the prisoner of the Lord, showing that he is suffering for Christ and is not ashamed of his chains. Instead of asking for help or freedom, he focuses on urging believers to live worthy of their calling as Christians.

v. 1: Paul says, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you are called (Ephesians 4:1 ^a). He reminds them that God has graciously called them out of their old life into a new one through the gospel. Because of this, they should live in a way that brings honor to their calling as Christians. Paul encourages them to live according to the gospel they believe in, showing their faith by their actions. As heirs of God’s kingdom and glory, they should aim to reflect His character in their daily lives.