How to Live as an Imitator of God

Stefan Nitzschke July 28, 2024 Ephesians 5:1-2

2 characteristics necessary to live life as an imitator of God

I. Imitate God (v. 1)

Ephesians 5:1 - Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.

A. Like a child imitates their father

B. Like you are His beloved child

II. Walk in Love (v. 2)

Ephesians 5:2 - …and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.

A. Because He first loved us

B. Because He sacrificed for us

C. Because He is a fragrant aroma to God

Authors

Stefan Nitzschke

Roles

Pastor of College Ministries - Faith Church

Director of Faith West Community Center - Community Ministries West

Bio

B.S. - Management Information Systems, Iowa State University
M.Div. - Faith Bible Seminary

Stefan has been serving on the pastoral team at Faith Church since 2016. He and his wife have a passion for discipleship and evangelism and are the blessed parents of five carefree boys and one sweet girl. Stefan is certified as a biblical counselor through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Christian Preaching at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.