“...that all may be one”

John 17:21

The fellowship of God as Father, Son, and Spirit has been opened to us by the gift of Jesus at Calvary.  But we cannot truly experience their fellowship in isolation from all others who have been called into it.  Paul shares how Christ’s prayer can become a reality.

While we may belong to various groups, clubs or organizations we are a part of the church.

I. There is One Who Calls to the Work. – Eph. 4:1

Means of Effective Calling:

1.  Preaching  2. Providence 3. Testimony and Sharing  4. The Word
5. Conscience

II. There is One Way to do the Work. – Eph. 4:2-3

Seven Christian Graces of Fellowship

·       Humility – Lowliness - Romans 12:3

·       Gentleness – Meekness - Matthew 11:29

·       Patience – Longsuffering - Romans 15:1

·       Acceptance –  Romans 15:7

·       Love - 1 Corinthians 13:4

·       Endeavor – Diligence– Galatians 6:9

·       Peace - Colossians 3:15

III. There is ONE Body with Gifted Roles for the Work. Eph. 4:4–12

Seven Foundational Truths that Unite All True Christians

·       One Body - 1 Corinthians 12:27

·       One Spirit - Ephesians 1:13-14

·       One Hope of your calling – Heb. 6:19-20; 1 Peter 1:3-5

·       One Lord - 1 Corinthians 8:6b

·       One Faith - 1 Corinthians 8:6c

·       One Baptism - 1 Corinthians 12:13

·       One God and Father - 1 Corinthians 8:6a

There are varying parts of the body at work.  v.7, 11-12

IV. There is One Purpose for the Work– Growth of the Body.
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·       Growth in commitment  Ephesians 4:12

·       Growth in doctrine.  Ephesians 4:13

·       Growth in testimony.  Ephesians 4:15

·       Growth in cooperation.  Ephesians 4:16a

·       Growth in love.  Ephesians 4:15