Thesis— We imitate God when we walk in the way of love.

Text— Ephesians 5:1-2

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

We imitate God when we walk in the way of love. 

(2 Peter 1.3-4); (Matthew 5.48)

We can imitate those who by faith and perseverance inherit the promises of God. 

(Hebrews 6.12)

“The love of believers for one another should imitate the richly gracious self-serving nature of God’s love in Christ for them.” —Frank Thielman

When he saw their faith, he said, ‘Friend, your sins are forgiven you.’
(Luke 5.17-20)


We must follow the example of Jesus in his suffering
(1 Peter 2.21); (Mark 10.45); (Lev 1.1-9)

God accepted what Jesus accomplished in his death for us.
(John 19.30)