David Thompson 10 th October 2010 The Basis of our Unity – Part 5 One God and Father of All Ephesians 4:1-6.

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David Thompson 10 th October 2010 The Basis of our Unity – Part 5 One God and Father of All Ephesians 4:1-6

Live a life worthy of the calling Ephesians 1-3 Your salvation The church Unity of the Spirit The way you live your life

The Basis of our Unity Part 1 - One Body Part 2 - One Spirit Part 3 - One Hope Part 4 - One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism Part 5 - One God and Father of All

One God God is Trinity There is only One God

God is Over All Ephesians 1:11 “In [Jesus] we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of [the Father] who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.” God has a plan Every part of the plan succeeds YOU are part of the plan The way into the plan is Jesus

God is Over All God is Through All God is In All

One God and Father of all Luke 15:11-24 Your Father is Merciful Your Father is Gracious

One Body One Spirit One Hope One Lord One Faith One Baptism One God

David Thompson 10 th October 2010 The Basis of our Unity – Part 5 One God and Father of All Ephesians 4:1-6