Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation with which you are called, I. THE NATURE OF A CHRISTIAN'S CALLING. 1. It is a holy calling (2 Timothy 1:9). 2. It is an honourable calling (Philippians 3:14). 3. To serve an honourable Master (1 Timothy 1:17). 4. Hence it is a profitable calling (1 Timothy 4:8). II. THE OBLIGATION OF THE CALLING. 1. We must first study the principles of our calling (Ephesians 1:17). 2. We must be emulous to claim the privileges of the calling (Ephesians 3:16-19). 3. We must cultivate the spirit of the calling (Ephesians 4:2, 3). 4. We must perform the duties of the calling (John 14:23). (1) In civil life (Ephesians 4:25). (2) In religious life (Ephesians 4:24). (3) In domestic life (Ephesians 6:1-9). III. THE DIGNITY OF THE CALLING (1 Thessalonians 2:12). IV. THE OBJECT OF THE CALLING (1 Peter 5:10). (T. B. Baker). Parallel Verses KJV: I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, |
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