Renewed in Christ
RLC Home Group Handout | October 26th, 2025
“Renewed in Christ” | Ephesians 4:17-5:5
Recap
In Ephesians 4:17–5:5, we are reminded that life in Christ means being renewed from the inside out. We no longer live as the world does, shaped by its empty ways, but are transformed by the Holy Spirit working in us. Our power for renewal comes not from discipline or fear but from the Spirit’s indwelling presence. Our motivation is love—because we are dearly loved children of God—and our process is repentance: putting off the old self and putting on the new. As those who have been adopted and redeemed, we now live differently—truthful in speech, slow to anger, generous in work, gracious in words, and forgiving in relationships. We walk in love, imitating Christ who gave Himself for us, so that our lives together display His renewing power to the world.
References
Romans 12:1–2 – Transformation by the renewing of our minds.
Galatians 5:22–23 – The fruit of the Spirit.
Philippians 1:6 – God will complete His work in us.
Discussion Questions
Head
Is there anything that stood out or spoke to you in this week’s sermon?
What distinguishes Paul’s vision of renewal in Ephesians 4–5 from other religious or moral systems?
What does it mean to be “renewed in the spirit of our minds”? How is this different from behavior modification?
Heart
What areas of your heart still try to earn God’s favor rather than rest in His love?
How does knowing we are “dearly loved children” motivate us to live differently?
In what ways has the Holy Spirit already changed your desires and affections?
Where do you sense the Holy Spirit inviting you into deeper repentance and renewal?
Hands
Which of Paul’s “put off / put on” instructions most applies to your current relationships or habits?
What practical step will you take this week to walk in love, imitating Christ’s sacrificial example?
What boundaries or habits might help you resist the pull of our culture’s immorality?