United in Faith

Jul 6, 2024

Ephesians 4:1-6: "I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."

I The Call to Walk (v. 1): How does a unified church walk? In a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called.”

II The characteristics of a worthy Walk (v. 2).

III The condition for becoming one (v. 3a).

IV The bond of oneness (v. 3b):

V The “Patience/forbearance”— the composure of oneness (v. 3c).

VI The foundation Sound doctrine keeps us one (vv. 4-6).

Life lessons:

Life lesson One: Let Jesus be Lord. Emphasize the Lordship of Jesus in your daily life.

Life Lesson Two: strive to be a Witness to the Unbelieving World.

Life lesson Three: Spiritual Disciplines!

Life lesson Four: Stay hopeful.

Life lesson Five: Understand the importance of Baptism.