Is it okay for a Christian to be angry? (Ephesians 4:26–27) – Study 117

Anger is a powerful and often destructive emotion. But is it ever acceptable for a Christian to be angry? In this study, we dive deep into Ephesians 4:26–27 where Paul says, “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” In this study, you’ll discover:What the Bible actually says about anger in the Christian lifeThe difference between righteous and selfish (sinful) anger … and how to discern between the twoWhy Paul ultimately calls believers to put away anger altogetherPractical steps for walking in peace, forgiveness, and unity in the body of ChristIf you’ve ever wondered, “Is it okay for a Christian to be angry?” this study will give you biblical clarity, encouragement, and a renewed focus on Jesus—the One who alone can transform our hearts and free us from the destructive grip of anger.Watch the video version of the study on YouTubeSee the notes for this study---------------------Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 117» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest » Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

As Christians, our lives must be marked by the truth. Because God does not lie and because we are members of one body, we must aggressively throw any lie, hypocrisy, or duplicity from our lives.In this study from Ephesians 4:25, Nathan talks about truth, lying, and how both are far more than merely the words we say but also include how we live our lives.Watch the video version of the study on YouTubeSee the notes for this study---------------------Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 116» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest » Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

Jesus is to have first place (be preemenient) in every area of our lives. He is not an add-on to our lives, He is to be our lives—which should radically transform every area of life. In this study, Nathan Johnson gives a review of what we've covered thus far in Ephesians 4 and examines Paul’s practical examples of what it means to be a Christian (Ephesians 4:25-5:18).Watch the video version of the study on YouTubeSee the notes for this study---------------------Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 115» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest » Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

After Paul exhorts believers to put off sin and put on the Lord Jesus Christ, he gives practical examples of what that means in the everyday areas of our lives. In this study, Nathan gives a broad overview of Ephesians 4:25–32 and examines the “therefore” of how we practically apply the clothing of a Christian to our lives.Watch the video version of the study on YouTubeSee the notes for this study---------------------Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 114» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest » Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

In Ephesians 4:17–24, Paul gives a tremendous contrast between the life of sin and the life of a believer. In this study, we step back and look at an overview of the entire passage and examine four key aspects we must keep in mind if we are to wear the clothing of a Christian. Watch the video version of the study on YouTubeSee the notes for this study---------------------Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 113» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest » Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

The prophet Isaiah called Jesus our “robe of righteousness”—the clothing we must wear if we desire to live holy, godly, and righteous. In Ephesians 4:24, Paul uses the same clothing language to give the final aspect of what it means to “learn Christ”—that as we put off sin, so too we must put on Christ. In short, our lives are not our own and we must be marked by His life, righteousness, and holiness. Watch the video version of the study on YouTubeSee the notes for this study---------------------Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 112» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest » Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

While we are to put off all sin from our lives and put on the Lord Jesus Christ, Paul exhorts us in Ephesians 4:23 that the spirit of our minds are to be renewed continually. In this study, we examine what the “spirit of your mind” means and how we can continually live in the renewal of our innermost being.Watch the video version of the study on YouTubeSee the notes for this study---------------------Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 111» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest » Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

Paul says that we, as believers, must “learn Christ”—but what does that mean? Paul answers with three specifics—the first being to put off the old man (the corrupt sinful, selfish nature we all have prior to Christ). In this study, we examine Ephesians 4:22 and what it means to “put off” sin so that we might live as new creations in Christ Jesus.Watch the video version of the study on YouTubeSee the notes for this study---------------------Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 110» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest » Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

We don’t learn godliness by living in sin; rather, as Paul declares, we have learned Christ for truth is in Jesus. In this study, we examine Ephesians 4:20–21, and Paul’s argument for us to be schooled in Christ, or to say it slightly different, to be "taught in truth."Watch the video version of the study on YouTubeSee the notes for this study---------------------Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 109» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest » Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com

There is a great depth of depravity in the lives of unbelievers. And while selfishness and sin once marked our lives (in the past), it should no longer be a part of how we live. In Ephesians 4:17–19, Paul describes the old life (and the current life of unbelievers) and boldly argues that this is NOT how we are to live. We are, as Paul exhorts, to put off this former way of living because we have been clothed with Christ.Watch the video version of the study on YouTubeSee the notes for this study---------------------Deeper Christian Bible Study in Ephesians • Study 108» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday—which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and the ministry of Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually. Sign up at: https://dclife.us/digest » Watch the Ephesians Bible Study studies on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIigCRFn5DR0tmIuFjc9chXIZXXRT7ouH» Receive other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperchristian.com