2010-08-29:
Dan Nicholson
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EPHESIANS 4:1-6
Paul is clearly saying that we must give equal weight in our lives to what we believe—our doctrine, and what we p________________________.
There are clear identifying characteristics to the worthy life:
• H________________
• GENTLENESS: This word is the mean between being too angry and n_____________________.
• PATIENCE: is the ability to endure the discomfort of a_____________________ without fighting back.
• BEARING WITH ONE ANOTHER IN LOVE: has as a focus the tough time we experience because of unloving conduct toward us by o______________________
• MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT THROUGH THE BOND OF PEACE: Someone asked Gandhi, “What is the greatest hindrance to Christianity in India?” He replied, “_____________________”.
• 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.
The renewal of any assembly of Christians begins with the r__________________________ of the people.