Living in Common-Unity

Text: Ephesians 4:1-16

The Premise of Common-Unity

Ephesians 4:4-6

one body,

one Spirit,

one hope, One Gospel one Lord,

one faith,

one baptism,

one God and Father of all

The Practice of Common-Unity

Ephesians 4:1-3

The manner of life among those called of God

Walk in:

humility

gentleness

patience

tolerance for one another in love (with an attitude of you before me)

Be diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace

The Provision for Common-Unity

Ephesians 4:7,11

The gift of grace by Christ

The spiritual gifts given by Christ

The Product of Common-Unity

Ephesians 4:12-13

Saints that are equipped to serve, and build up the body

Common Spiritual Growth in:

The unity of the faith

The knowledge of the Son of God

Practical Christian maturity

Likeness to Christ

The Proof of Common-Unity

Ephesians 4:14-16

Doctrinal soundness

Truth being spoken in love

Increasing personal Christ-likeness among all

EVERYONE is involved and doing their part

The community is loving and growing