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Organic Unity. Ephesians 4:1-6. Opening Thoughts. Life began with the breath of the Spirit The mystery is Christ in You. (Colossians 1:27) Spiritual Worship (John 4:23-24) God is seeking spiritual worshipers The Spirit of God brings unity to the body. (Ephesians 4:1-6)
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Organic Unity Ephesians 4:1-6
Opening Thoughts • Life began with the breath of the Spirit • The mystery is Christ in You. (Colossians 1:27) • Spiritual Worship (John 4:23-24) • God is seeking spiritual worshipers • The Spirit of God brings unity to the body. (Ephesians 4:1-6) • Spiritual worship is the unity of God’s people with God’s Spirit.
Our Position • A prisoner is apprehended. (Phil 3:12-13) • Christ chases after you • Then you chase after him • A prisoner is committed. • Committed: to be delivered to the charge of another. • We must be committed to the cause of Christ just as Paul was.
Our Profession • Goal: Love the Lord with all our hearts • Objective: Bring glory to the King. • We have been called into the body of Christ • Christ has one body made up of many members (1 Cor 12:12-13) • God has made you a part of something bigger than yourself. • Our unity builds the kingdom (Ephesians 4:13-14) • Unity with Christ bring power (John 15:7) • Power brings fruit • Fruit brings glory