The Walk of the Christian: Unity and Conduct in Ephesians
Explore the importance of Christian unity and conduct as highlighted in the Book of Ephesians. Discover how humility, gentleness, patience, and love play crucial roles in maintaining unity in the Christian community, rooted in the oneness brought by God. Reflect on the significance of being part of one Body, under one God, Father, and Lord, as elaborated in Ephesians chapters 4 and 6.
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Ephesians Walking humbly with God
The Walk of the Christian (Part 2) Christian unity depends on our conduct Christian unity depends on our conduct Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3 Ephesians 4:2
The Walk of the Christian (Part 2) Christian unity depends on our conduct Christian unity depends on our conduct Attitude precedes actions Be humble Be gentle Be patient Bear with each other Be loving Ephesians 4:2
The Walk of the Christian (Part 3) Christian unity comes from our God Christian unity comes from our God Observations (vs.4-6): Key word = One (used 7 times) Key feature = One Father, Lord & Spirit Key emphasis = One unified God has created one unified Christian family Ephesians 4:3-6
The Walk of the Christian (Part 3) Christian unity comes from our God Christian unity comes from our God There is one body Because there is one Spirit (vs.4) There is one hope, faith and baptism Because there is one Lord (vs.4-5) There is one Christian family ( all ) Because there is one God & Father (vs.6) Ephesians 4:3-6
The Walk of the Christian (Part 3) Christian unity comes from our God Christian unity comes from our God (1) There is one body (vs.4) Body = Church Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? Who are you, Lord? Saul asked. Acts 9:4-5 (1) Ephesians 4:3-6
The Walk of the Christian (Part 3) Christian unity comes from our God Christian unity comes from our God (1) There is one body (vs.4) Body = Church Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? Who are you, Lord? Saul asked. I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting, Acts 9:4-5 (1) Ephesians 4:3-6
The Walk of the Christian (Part 3) Christian unity comes from our God Christian unity comes from our God (1) There is one body (vs.4) Body = Church Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love... Ephesians 4:15-16 (1) Ephesians 4:3-6
The Walk of the Christian (Part 3) Christian unity comes from our God Christian unity comes from our God (1) There is one body (vs.4) Body = Church (1) Ephesians 4:3-6
The Walk of the Christian (Part 3) Christian unity comes from our God Christian unity comes from our God (1) There is one body (vs.4) Body = Church Formed of many parts (1Cor. 12:12&14) And all parts are needed! (1Cor.12:15-26 (1) Ephesians 4:3-6 & Eph.4:16)
The Walk of the Christian (Part 3) Christian unity comes from our God Christian unity comes from our God (1) There is one body Because there is one Spirit (vs.4) Who creates the one body (1) Ephesians 4:3-6 For we were all baptised by one Spirit so as to form one body - whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free - and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many. 1 Corinthians 12:13-14
The Walk of the Christian (Part 3) Christian unity comes from our God Christian unity comes from our God (1) There is one body Because there is one Spirit (vs.4) Who creates the one body Who dwells in each part of the body Who is the source of strength for the body (1) Ephesians 4:3-6 Why, my soul are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Saviour and my God. Psalm 42:5,11 & 43:5
The Walk of the Christian (Part 3) Christian unity comes from our God Christian unity comes from our God (1) There is one body Because there is one Spirit (vs.4) Who creates the one body Who dwells in each part of the body Who is the source of strength for the body the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God s people Romans 8:26-27 (1) Ephesians 4:3-6
The Walk of the Christian (Part 3) Christian unity comes from our God Christian unity comes from our God (1) There is one body Because there is one Spirit (vs.4) Who creates the one body Who dwells in each part of the body Who is the source of strength for the body (1) Ephesians 4:3-6 the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23
Ephesians Walking humbly with God
