19/08/2025
Last Sunday we launched our new series in the book of Ephesians titled 'We Are ONE', as we seek to rediscover recapture this beautiful, biblical, purposeful image of who we are as the church, the people of God.
The book of Ephesians has often been called a blueprint for the church, it gives us a pattern to follow both theologically and relationally, but it's up to us to to foster a spirit of unity, and keep the bonds of peace.
As we begin the book of Ephesians, Paul takes a moment to introduce himself, as Paul the Apostle, and greet the church, those who have been faithful to Jesus, and to ground us theologically. But rather than start with our brokenness, the problems in the church, or the culture in Ephesus, he invites us to capture a glimpse of the blessings we have received in Jesus. In Jesus, Paul says, we have been chosen together in love, we have been redeemed together by grace, and we have been sealed together for glory.
While at times we take these blessings for granted, we need to remember these are the blessings we hold ourselves, that unite us as the church, and are the good news we share with those around us.
This series started with a powerful invitation, to recognise every good thing we have in Jesus, so why not take a look, make your response, and join us as we learn what it means to be ONE.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)A...