1. Basis of Unity (2) Ephesians 4:4-6
Studies in Ephesians (20)
Basis of Unity (2) Ephesians 4:4-6

2. “One” Unity – Eph. 4:1-3, John 17:20-21
Εἷς, (heis) - One and only one (not two or more).
Used 7 times in these verses
Some are readily accepted while others are dismissed (agree to disagree)
Last lesson we discussed there is “one Body”

3. The Triune God Ephesians 4:4-6
Studies in Ephesians (20)
The Triune God Ephesians 4:4-6

4. “One Spirit” (4:4)
The Holy Spirit in Ephesians 1: Sealed 2:18 access by one Spirit to the Father 2:21-22 – a dwelling place of God in the Spirit 3:5 – now revealed by the Spirit Eph. 3:16 – strengthened with might through His Spirit

5. There is ONE Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:4, 13
He dwells within us – Rom. 8:9-11 (influence)

6. 1 Cor. 2:9-16 – God revealed to us through the Spirit
“One Spirit” (4:4)
How does Holy Spirit promote unity?
We have the word revealed Eph. 3:3-5
Promised by Jesus to apostles John 14:25-26, 16:13
1 Cor. 2:9-16 – God revealed to us through the Spirit

7. Eph. 5:17 – it is understandable.
“One Spirit” (4:4)
How does Holy Spirit promote unity?
Eph. 5:17 – it is understandable.
When we all follow His word it promotes unity (cf. “one faith”)
Romans 8:1, no condemnation to those who walk according to the Spirit

8. 1 Corinthians 8:6, Romans 10:12 “One Lord” (4:5)
A reference to Christ Jesus
He is Lord (authority) - Matt. 28:18, Eph. 1:22-23 Acts 2:36, 10:36, etc.
There is ONE Lord
1 Corinthians 8:6, Romans 10:12

9. Colossians 3:17 Philippians 2:9-11 Colossians 2:6
“One Lord” (4:5)
We are called to follow Him
Luke 6:46, Matt. 7:21-23
Colossians 3:17 Philippians 2:9-11 Colossians 2:6
We must confess Him as Lord, Romans 10:9-10

10. “One Lord” (4:5)
How does this promote unity?
As we submit to His will we are united
As such, we set aside our differences (gender, race, nationality, etc.) to become one body

11. “One God and Father” (4:6)
Our heavenly Father, our supreme and sovereign ruler
There is ONE God, 1 Corinthians 8:4-6, 1 Timothy 2:5
As Father, He is honored and reverenced. Submit Even Jesus called Him Father - John 17:1-5, Matt. 7:21, 10:32-33
He is over the Godhead in some way

12. He is within us – 1 John 1:7 “One God and Father” (4:6)
He is above all – 1 Corinthians 11:3
He is through all – His influence is found everywhere – Psalm 139:7-12
He is within us – 1 John 1:7

13. How does this promote unity?
“One God and Father” (4:6)
How does this promote unity?
When we together acknowledge Him and agree about Him we will be united. (Consider the polytheism of the time)

14. How can one God be three persons? They are united in purpose and work
The Triune God
The Godhead consists of all 3
Each is distinct from the others – Matt. 28:19, 2 Cor. 13:14, Matt. 3:16-17, etc.
How can one God be three persons?
They are united in purpose and work

15. How does this promote unity?
The Triune God
How does this promote unity?
John 17:20-21 – we learn HOW to be united by noting their unity!

16. There is only One Spirit, One Lord and One God!
Are we striving for the oneness found in them?