Ephesians: Life Together In Christ | The Priority of Unity (4:1-6)
Ephesians 4:1-6
The Christian life is characterized by this ongoing evaluation: Are we becoming who God has already made us to be in Christ?
Ref. Philippians 1:27 // Colossians 1:10 // 1 Thessalonians 2:12
2 Corinthians 13:5
When a church family is bound together by gospel unity, they will make a culture of charity their top priority!
John 13:34-35
“Believers are never told to become one; we already are one and are expected to act like it.” — Joni Eareckson Tada
Unified, Charitable Christians:
- Have been humbled before the Lord Jesus and will be gentle with one another.
Matthew 11:29
- Have experienced God’s patience and are quick to forgive one another.
Colossians 3:13
- Have their hope in the unshifting love of God and won’t give up on one another.
Romans 8:38-39