Ephesians 4:29-30 – What REALLY is Foul Language?

As we seek to follow Jesus, Paul invites us to walk as light in this dark world (Ephesians 5:7-14). He describes what this light looks like and what darkness looks like, and calls us to wake up and rise from the dead so that darkness can be transformed into light ... not just in your life, but in the world as well.

Do you want to live in peace with God and others? Do you want help making decisions and living in relationships with others? The key is simple: LOVE. It is all about love. This is the truth of Ephesians 5:1-6. All you need is love!

How do you deal with sin? Most try to shove it down and control it. But Paul shows us that to deal with sin, we must accept it and forgive it. Then we can redirect it toward something healthy. Listen to this podcast on Ephesians 4:31-32 to learn more.

Christians often think that bad language consists of certain four-letter words. In Ephesians 4:29-30, Paul show us bad language REALLY is. And most Christians engage in it all the time. As a result, we are constantly grieving the Holy Spirit.

Are you a thief? You maybe do not rob banks, but there are probably ways you do steal. So stop it! In this study of Ephesians 4:28, we consider several ways you might steal, and what Paul says about how to stop stealing.

What should we do with anger according to Ephesians 4:26-27? Paul says it is okay to be angry, but we must get rid of it quickly so that it does not lead to sin. But anger itself is not sinful. So be angry! But use it in the right way.

Sometimes we think that lies and half-truths aren't that big of a deal. But in Ephesians 4;25, Paul instructs us that lying and deceit is one of the first sins we should get rid of because it damages ourselves and others.

Do you want to change something in your life? Do you want to get rid of something from your old way of living? The way ahead is quite simple—it’s not easy—but it is simple—learn from Christ, hear Him and be taught by Him. Let Him walk with you through the house of your life to clean it up and turn it into what He wants. Your life will never been the same. Ephesians 4:20-24 shows how Jesus teaches us to put off the old man and put on the new.

In Ephesians 4:17-19, Paul seems to condemn all Gentiles for certain beliefs and behaviors. But is this really what the gracious Apostle to the Gentiles is doing? No. Listen to this study of Ephesians 4:17-19 to learn more.

This podcast episode provides a preview of the audiobook by giving you Chapter 5: What a Non-Violent View of the Atonement Reveals about Scripture. In this podcast episode, you will learn how to read and understand the violent portions of Scripture in light of Jesus Christ and Him crucified.