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