Unity in the Church | Ephesians 4:1

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What The Bible Says To Know & Do

FBCW

39 episodes

3 weeks ago

Have you ever met someone who knows the Bible backward and forwards but lives like none of it is really true? What about someone who seeks to live like Jesus but has very little idea about what he taught? The Bible tells us that neither of these things ought to be. Genuine Christians should all have a deep desire to know the truth of Scripture and do the things it commands. All Christians need to grow in both of these areas, what we know and what we do. Many of us tend to be stronger in one area than the other. That's why we here at FBCW are starting the Know and Do podcast. We'll discuss various areas of Christian growth and how they apply today, like how to properly interpret the Bible and help others do the same. Understand systems of theology, like God's attributes, the nature of the church, and Jesus' humanity and divinity, and how all these things affect your everyday life. This podcast is for church leaders and teachers, small group facilitators, everyday Christians who want to grow in their faith, and even non-Christians who want a more robust understanding of the Bible. God made each and every one of us, and He desires that we all know the greatest things about Him and that we do everything that He laid out for our good in the Bible. That's the Know and Do podcast.

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Unity in the Church | Ephesians 4:1–6

What The Bible Says To Know & Do

24 minutes

3 months ago

Unity in the Church | Ephesians 4:1–6

In this episode of the Know and Do Podcast, we begin our series on ecclesiology by examining the essential role of unity within the church. Drawing from Ephesians 4:1–6, we explore why every believer should deeply desire unity—not for its own sake, but around the truth of Christ. A divided church cannot carry out the mission Christ has given us, but a unified church can impact the world for eternity.

Key Takeaways

• Unity is built into the church’s identity in Christ. Jesus tore down the dividing wall of hostility, making us one new people in Him.

• Unity must be lived out daily. Believers are called to humility, gentleness, patience, and love as we walk together.

• Unity is centered on truth. There is one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father. We must never pursue unity at the expense of biblical fidelity.

• Unity fuels mission. Our love for one another testifies to the world about Christ, drawing others into His family.

• Unity points us toward eternity. In heaven, people from every tribe and tongue will worship Christ together—our church life today is a rehearsal for that day.

Practical Applications

This week, consider how you can actively promote unity in your local church:

• Invite someone to lunch.

• Greet someone new on Sunday and learn their name.

• Ask for or extend forgiveness.

• Show patience when wronged.

• Join a small group to grow in relationship with others.

Scripture References

Ephesians 2–4; 6:19–20

Romans 5:8

John 13:35

Jude 3

Revelation 7:9–12

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