9 - Imitators of God
The Book of Ephesians
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10m
In this session, Dr. Rene Rochester turns to Ephesians 5, where Paul calls believers to “be imitators of God” and walk in love. She contrasts the selfless, sacrificial love of Christ with the counterfeit love of lust, greed, and impurity that plagued Ephesus—and still plagues our world today. Dr. Rene challenges us to flee from anything that pulls us away from God, reminding us that we are sealed with the Spirit and called to live as royalty in the kingdom. With honesty and conviction, she points us to the power of God’s love to cleanse our hearts, shape our words, and set us apart as His children.
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