Honor and Unity Ephesians 4:1-6

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Bethany Bible Church October 22, 2017 Dr. John Vawter, Interim Pastor

Honor and Unity Ephesians 4:1-6

“With all...”

Unity of the Spirit

Bond of peace

Philippians 2:3-4

“In humility...”

“The proof of our imperfection is that we disagree on the Scriptures.” John Wesley

Philippians 1:15-18

1 Timothy 4:16

Personal Application

Questions for Discussion and Further Reflection 1. In what ways has the “spirit of the age” found it’s way into the present-day American church? 2. Why do we Christians, who all have the Holy Spirit, still need to work at maintaining the “unity of the Spirit”? 3. How does the realization that everything we have has been given to us by God help us to maintain an attitude of humility? 4. How highly do you value unity in the body of Christ? 5. How will you work for unity in the body of Christ? 6. The Circle of Orthodoxy: What are your convictions? What are your secondary issues? 7. Do you more watch your own life, or more watch the lives of others?

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HONOR AND U NITY

“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, Who is over all and through all and in all.” all.” Ephesians 4:14:1- 6

“With all…” Unity of the Spirit Bond of peace

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” others .” Philippians 2:32:3-4

“In humility…”

“The proof of our imperfection is that we disagree on the Scriptures.” John Wesley

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“It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, Yes, and I will continue to rejoice…”

Filling of the Holy Spirit Communion

“Wisdom”

God is ETERNAL, CREATOR, TRIUNE. The Trinity is deity. Satan is real.

Political Convictions

Baptism

Oral Traditions

Role of Women Eternal Security/Grace

Philippians 1:151:15-18

Filling of the Holy Spirit Communion

“Wisdom”

CIRCLE OF ORTHODOXY

Political Convictions

God is ETERNAL, CREATOR, TRIUNE. The Trinity is deity. Satan is real. The Bible is inspired.

Baptism

Oral Traditions

Role of Women Eternal Security/Grace

Filling of the Holy Spirit

Filling of the Holy Spirit Communion

“Wisdom”

God is ETERNAL, CREATOR, TRIUNE.

Political Convictions

Baptism

Oral Traditions

Role of Women Eternal Security/Grace

Communion

“Wisdom”

Political Convictions

God is ETERNAL, CREATOR, TRIUNE. The Trinity is deity. Satan is real. The Bible is inspired. Christ was born of a virgin.

Oral Traditions

Baptism

Role of Women Eternal Security/Grace

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Filling of the Holy Spirit

Filling of the Holy Spirit Communion

“Wisdom”

God is ETERNAL, CREATOR, TRIUNE. The Trinity is deity. Satan is real. The Bible is inspired. Christ was born of a virgin. Humans are sinful. Christ is Savior.

Political Convictions

Oral Traditions

Role of Women

Oral Traditions

Filling of the Holy Spirit

Filling of the Holy Spirit Communion

God is ETERNAL, CREATOR, TRIUNE. The Trinity is deity. Satan is real. The Bible is inspired. Christ was born of a virgin. Humans are sinful. Christ is Savior. Christ established the universal church.

Baptism

Role of Women

Communion

“Wisdom”

Political Convictions

God is ETERNAL, CREATOR, TRIUNE. The Trinity is deity. Satan is real. The Bible is inspired. Christ was born of a virgin. Humans are sinful. Christ is Savior. Christ established the universal church. Christ died for our sin. Christ was resurrected. Christ ascended to the Father.

Oral Traditions

Eternal Security/Grace

Eternal Security/Grace

Filling of the Holy Spirit

Filling of the Holy Spirit Communion

“Wisdom”

God is ETERNAL, CREATOR, TRIUNE. The Trinity is deity. Satan is real. The Bible is inspired. Christ was born of a virgin. Humans are sinful. Christ is Savior. Christ established the universal church. Christ died for our sin.

Oral Traditions

Baptism

Role of Women Eternal Security/Grace

Baptism

Role of Women Eternal Security/Grace

Oral Traditions

Political Convictions

Political Convictions

God is ETERNAL, CREATOR, TRIUNE. The Trinity is deity. Satan is real. The Bible is inspired. Christ was born of a virgin. Humans are sinful. Christ is Savior. Christ established the universal church. Christ died for our sin. Christ was resurrected.

Eternal Security/Grace

“Wisdom”

Political Convictions

Baptism

Communion

“Wisdom”

Baptism

Role of Women

Communion

“Wisdom”

God is ETERNAL, CREATOR, TRIUNE. The Trinity is deity. Satan is real. The Bible is inspired. Political Christ was born of a virgin. Baptism Convictions Humans are sinful. Christ is Savior. Christ established the universal church. Christ died for our sin. Christ was resurrected. Christ ascended to the Father. Oral Role of Christ will return. Traditions Women

Eternal Security/Grace

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“ Watch

your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” hearers.” 1 Timothy 4:16

PERSONAL APPLICATION

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