How does the concept of the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) inform our understanding of unity within the church, and how can we better reflect this divine unity in our relationships with fellow believers?
In what ways might our understanding of the gospel be insufficient if it doesn’t lead to a deep, unbreakable unity among believers? How can we deepen our grasp of the gospel to foster greater unity?
Paul begs the Ephesians to live a life worthy of their calling. How might our daily actions and attitudes either strengthen or weaken the unity of the church?
The passage mentions that unity is ‘second only to salvation’ in God’s priorities. How should this shape our approach to disagreements or conflicts within the church community?
How can we cultivate a church environment where people don’t want to leave after the service? What practical steps can we take to strengthen our bonds of fellowship?
The speaker emphasizes the need to ‘access the power’ of the Holy Spirit for unity. How can we, as individuals and as a church, become more intentional about relying on the Spirit’s power in our pursuit of unity?
What does it mean practically to ’empty ourselves’ as Jesus did, in the context of fostering church unity? Can you think of a specific situation where this self-denial might be challenging but necessary?
The speaker suggests that we need ‘saving’ daily, even as believers. How might this ongoing need for salvation impact our attitudes towards others in the church, especially those with whom we disagree?
How can the practice of ‘crossing the room’ to meet someone new each Sunday transform our church culture and deepen our unity? What personal fears or hesitations might we need to overcome to do this?
Jesus prayed for the church to be one ‘so that the world might believe.’ How does our unity (or lack thereof) impact our witness to the world, and what responsibility does this place on each church member?
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