1. The Unity Of The Spirit Lesson 1
October 19, 2008
The Unity Of The Spirit Lesson 1
Eph. 4: 1 ff
N.T. expository, Ephesians 4:1-7

2. The Unity of the Spirit-Lesson 1
October 19, 2008
Introduction
“The greatest curse on this earth tonight is religious division. The greatest hindrance to the Cause of Christ is denominational rivalry.” N.B. Hardeman
N.T. expository, Ephesians 4:1-7

3. The Unity of the Spirit-Lesson 1
October 19, 2008
Introduction
The only way to correct the problem of religious division is to pursue “the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace”.
Ps. 133:1
Amos 3:3
1 Cor. 1:10
N.T. expository, Ephesians 4:1-7

4. Unity Based Upon The Bible
The Unity of the Spirit-Lesson 1
October 19, 2008
Unity Based Upon The Bible
1. One Body-the church
Eph. 1:22-23
Rom. 12:4-5
1. Unity of organization
1 Cor. 12:13-27
Baptized into this body
1 Cor. 12:13
N.T. expository, Ephesians 4:1-7

5. Unity Based Upon The Bible
The Unity of the Spirit-Lesson 1
October 19, 2008
Unity Based Upon The Bible
2. One Spirit-the Holy Spirit-Third person of the Godhead
Mt. 28:19
He revealed the Word of God
Jn. 14:26
2 Pet. 1:20-21
2. Unity of revelation-The Bible
Gal. 1:6-10
N.T. expository, Ephesians 4:1-7

6. Unity Based Upon The Bible
The Unity of the Spirit-Lesson 1
October 19, 2008
Unity Based Upon The Bible
3. One hope-heaven
1 Pet. 1:3-4
Jn. 14:1-3
3. Unity of desire or expectation
Heb. 6:18-20
Eph. 2:12
N.T. expository, Ephesians 4:1-7

7. The Unity of the Spirit-Lesson 1
October 19, 2008
Conclusion
The “unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” is the only way to unity that pleases God
Let us work to obtain this unity and then work to maintain it!
N.T. expository, Ephesians 4:1-7