Keep The Unity Ephesians 4 1 6 Being

Keep The Unity Ephesians 4: 1 -6

“Being Diligent” • This is the Greek word spoudazo [spoodad’-zo]. It is translated as “diligent” or “every effort” in 2 Timothy 2: 15 • There is to be speed, effort, and eagerness given to keeping the unity

Seven “Ones” • There are seven things – the perfect number – of singularities supporting the idea that we ourselves are one. • One body • One Spirit • One hope of our calling • One Lord

Seven “Ones” • There are seven things – the perfect number – of singularities supporting the idea that we ourselves are one. • One faith • One baptism • One God and Father

Seven Ones Intricately Intertwined Giving Us Every Reason To Keep The Unity In A Bond Of Peace - Jas 3: 17 • Love is the bond of perfection - Col 3: 1315 • Without peace, we won’t see God - Heb 12: 14

God's Plan of Salvation ØGOD'S PART ØMAN'S PART ØThe great love of God for man (Jn 3: 16) ØHear the Gospel (Rom 10: 17, Jn 8: 32) ØHe gave His Son, Jesus Christ, as the ØBelieve the Gospel (Heb 11: 6, Jn Savior (Lk 19: 10) 20: 31) ØSent the Holy Spirit as a guide (Jn 16: 13) ØRepent of past sins (Lk 13: 3, Acts 17: 30) ØGave the Gospel as "the power" unto salvation (Rom 1: 16) ØConfess faith in Jesus Christ (Rom 10: 10, Matt 10: 32) ØProvided atonement by the blood of Christ (Rom 5: 9) ØBe Baptized (Gal 3: 27, Mk 16: 16, Acts 2: 38) ØBe faithful unto death (Rev 2: 10) God has done His part. Have you done yours?