Sermon notes by Paolo Ugolini Glasgow Church of Christ http://www.glasgowchurch.org.uk/Sermon/Paolo_Ugoini/United_in_Spirit_-_Part_1/Glasgow/bd57ffb6-dc11-49ef-a9dd-ddf7b3c5f0b9

2. Ephesians1-3
Whatispossibleinthechurchthroughthepower
ofunityandlovethatweexperiencefromGod’s
graceinChrist?
Morethananythingwecanimagine!

6. Growingto“Fullness”throughUnity
Ephesians4:1-3–Unitedinspirit
Ephesians4:4-6–Unitedindoctrine/beliefs
Ephesians4:7-16–Unitedinthework

7. Ephesians4:1-3
AsaprisonerfortheLord,then,Iurgeyoutolivea
lifeworthyofthecallingyouhavereceived. Be
completelyhumbleandgentle;bepatient,bearing
withoneanotherinlove. Makeeveryefforttokeep
theunityoftheSpiritthroughthebondofpeace.

8. 4ToolsforMaintainingSpiritualUnity
Tool#1–Humility
“completely”humble
ExampleofJesusChrist:
Philippians2:3-11

9. 4ToolsforMaintainingSpiritualUnity
Tool#2–Gentleness(Meekness)
compassionaterestraint
HowhasChristbeengentle
towardsyouandme?

10. ToBeContinued…

11. Ephesians 4:3
• Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of
peace
• We did not give ourselves this unity or earn it; but now that we have
entered into it; we are called to maintain it – nurture, care for,
develop, protect.
• This is not an easy-effort or half-hearted effort; but requires “every
effort” because it is THAT precious and essential!
Practical Challenge – Who do you need to be reconciled with?