Main Idea || God provides the power to exchange our old life for a new one. God makes it possible to . Ephesians 4:17 (NLT) “Live no longer as the Gentiles do…“ your old life. 4:22 “...throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, …” Ephesians 4:17-19,22 (NLT) 17 …for they are hopelessly confused. 18 Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. 19 They have no sense of shame.They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity. 4:22 ...your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. with Jesus. 4:20 But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. 21 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him,… Ezekiel 36: 26-27 the old nature with your new one. “...put on your new nature...created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” “What you feed grows. What you starve dies.” How do you cooperate with God? the Spirit renew you. 4:23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Romans 12:1-2 (NLT) Philippians 4:8 (NLT) 4 G’s “If I truly believe God is good, I don’t have to look for my comfort in other things.” “If I truly believe God is great, I don’t have to manipulate people or control circumstances.” “If I truly believe God is glorious, I don’t have to fear others.” “If I truly believe God is gracious, I don’t have to prove myself or pretend I’m someone else.” 4:30 ...Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption…guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION: 1. What part of the message resonated with you? 2. If you have your own story of how the truth about Jesus transformed you from a “former way of life” into a “new nature”, would you be willing to share it? 3. Looking back over your spiritual journey, have you noticed any ways in which you’ve “let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes?” 4. Which of these 4 G’s means the most to you? “If I truly believe God is good, I don’t have to look for my comfort in other things.” “If I truly believe God is great, I don’t have to manipulate people or control circumstances.” “If I truly believe God is glorious, I don’t have to fear others.” “If I truly believe God is gracious, I don’t have to prove myself or pretend I’m someone else.”