Radical Moral Change (Eph. 4:17-24)

Walter Liefeld’s structure for the “radical moral change” in Ephesians:

1. Liefeld says that “Christian morality is accomplished through radical change.” This radical change is described in chapters 4:17—6:9.

   1. 4:17-19 — the need for radical change

   2. 4:20-24 — the basis for radical change

   3. 4:25-5:2 — examples of radical change

      1. 4:25 — replacing falsehood with truth

      2. 4:26-27 — replacing anger with forgiveness

      3. 4:28 — replacing stealing with giving

      4. 4:29 — replacing unwholesome talk with that which edifies

      5. 4:30 — refraining from grieving the Holy Spirit

      6. 4:31-5:2 — replacing malice with forgiveness

   4. 5:3-14 — the need for further moral change

   5. 5:15-21 — the need for the filling of the Spirit

      1. 5:15-17 — the need to be wise

      2. 5:18 — the need to be filled

      3. 5:19-21 — the need for joyful results

   6. 5:22-6:9 — the radical change in human relationships

      1. 5:22-33 — Christian marriage

      2. 6:1-4 — fathers and children

      3. 6:5-9 — slaves and masters