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Studies in Ephesians

Studies in Ephesians. Attitudes of Unity Ephesians 4:1-3. Attitudes of Unity Ephesians 4:1-3. Unity is a must!. 1 Corinthians 1:10 Philippians 2:1-2 John 17:20-21 , Jesus’ prayer John 13:34,35 – a message to the world. Attitudes of Unity Ephesians 4:1-3. Paul the Prisoner.

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Studies in Ephesians

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  1. Studies in Ephesians Attitudes of Unity Ephesians 4:1-3

  2. Attitudes of UnityEphesians 4:1-3 Unity is a must! • 1 Corinthians 1:10Philippians 2:1-2 • John 17:20-21, Jesus’ prayer • John 13:34,35 – a message to the world

  3. Attitudes of UnityEphesians 4:1-3 Paul the Prisoner • A “prison epistle” (Eph. 6:20, cf. Acts 28:30-31) • A prisoner of the LordGalatians 2:20Romans 6:15-18

  4. Attitudes of UnityEphesians 4:1-3 Walk worthy of your calling • Walk, one’s manner of life – 7 times in Ephesians • Worthy – a manner consistent with one’s claims in ChristRom. 6:4, 2 Cor. 5:7cf. Gen. 5:24, 6:9An improper walkPhilippians 3:18Ephesians 4:17

  5. Attitudes of UnityEphesians 4:1-3 Walk worthy of your calling • Our calling, • Not miraculous or arbitrary – available to all • An invitation to follow Christ – 2 Thess. 2:14Philippians 3:14

  6. Attitudes of UnityEphesians 4:1-3 Attitudes of unity • Lowliness • Humility, to act without arrogance. • Romans 12:31 Peter 5:5Philippians 2:3 • To achieve unity, I need to have a humble attitude!

  7. Attitudes of UnityEphesians 4:1-3 Attitudes of unity • Gentleness • Mildness in dealing with others. Meekness, courtesy • Gal. 5:22-23, 2 Tim. 2:25, James 3:13, Prov. 15:5 • Soft answers will accomplish much in achieving unity! • Unity is seldom found with flaring tempers

  8. Attitudes of UnityEphesians 4:1-3 Attitudes of unity • Longsuffering • Patient endurance, even when facing provocation or misfortune • Gal. 5:22-23, 1 Cor. 13:4Hebrews 6:12 • Overcoming differences doesn’t always happen on the first try. Sometimes people fail - but we can’t quit! 1 Thess. 5:14 • Consider God – Rom. 2:4

  9. Attitudes of UnityEphesians 4:1-3 Attitudes of unity • Bearing with one another in love • Bearing – showing tolerance & endurance in our dealings with each other • 1 Cor. 13:7, Col. 3:13Rom. 15:1 • Galatians 5:15 – don’t bite and devour • We all have differences and weaknesses. Will we let these hinder unity?

  10. Attitudes of UnityEphesians 4:1-3 Attitudes of unity • Bearing with one another in love • In love - agape • 1 Cor. 13:1-8, 12:31 – a more excellent way • Can you think of a better application of love, than our endeavoring for unity?Cf. Philippians 2:1-2

  11. Attitudes of UnityEphesians 4:1-3 Attitudes of unity • Endeavoring to keep the unity • Putting forth intense effort and motivation to accomplish what is needed, diligence • 2 Tim. 2:15, 2 Peter 1:10 Romans 14:19 – pursue that which makes for peace

  12. Attitudes of UnityEphesians 4:1-3 Attitudes of unity • Endeavoring to keep the unity • Unity of the Spirit – based upon His standard. NOT compromise of truth • The bond of peace – is the goal we seek to achieve! 1 Thess. 5:13 • Achieving and maintaining unity is not an easy thing to do – but it can be done!

  13. What are we doingto keep the unity God desires us to have?

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