08/30/2026
Scripture: Ephesians 4:5-6. Every family has disagreements. Brothers and sisters raised under the same roof can still find many things to argue about. The church, God’s family, is no different. We may disagree about music, methods, translations, and other matters that feel important in the moment. But Paul does not begin his appeal for unity by asking the Ephesians to agree on everything. He reminds them of what they already share: the truths that make them one family in Christ.
Ephesians 4 marks a turning point in the letter. After three chapters of doctrine, Paul turns to duty: “I therefore... urge you to walk in a manner worthy.” The first mark of that worthy walk is unity, not forced uniformity, but a unity the church is called to maintain because it already exists in the Spirit.
Paul grounds that unity in seven repeated “ones”: one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father. This morning, we will focus on three: one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. Together, they answer three essential questions: who do we follow, what do we believe, and how do we belong?
