Intro: Getting to Heaven

Key idea: Living worthy of the gospel is about becoming who you are in Christ.

I. The Unbeliever Lives a Futile Life (4:17-19)

1. Stupid to the Truth

2. Estranged from God

3. Slaves to Sensuality

II. The Believer Lives a Transformed Life (4:20-24)

1. Christians Put Off the Old Self (4:22)

2. Christians Are Renewed in Understanding (4:23)

3. Christians Put On the New Self (4:24)

Small Group Questions

1. What stood out from the message and why? (ex: a verse, illustration, story, quote, sentence, etc.)
2. How would you define “sanctification”? What’s the difference between the biblical view of sanctification and “spanktification”?
3. Which of the truths about unbelievers stood out to you? Why? 
4. Which of the truths about unbelievers stood out to you? Why? 
5. What does it mean to put off, be renewed, and put on? Why are all three essential to become who you are in Christ?
6. If there is an area of life that you’ve been convicted that you need to change in? Spend some time in silent prayer bringing it before God. After, if you’re willing, share with the group. Remember 1 John 1:9!