One Body, One Vision Pt. 1 - Unity

Jamaal Williams

4 Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received,
2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
3 making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope at your calling—
5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
6 one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.

–Ephesians 4:1–6

Big Idea: To walk worthy of Christ’s call, we must walk in unity.

1. The Call to Unity (Ephesians 4:1)

• Grounded in the Gospel – Paul begins with “Therefore,” reminding us unity flows from God’s grace (ch. 1–3).
• Walking Worthy – The Christian life is a steady, daily walk that reflects our calling, not earns it.
• Personal & Corporate – We are called both into salvation and into a family (new humanity in Christ).
• Representation – Like wearing a team jersey, our lives reflect the One we belong to.

2. The Character of Unity (Ephesians 4:2–3)

• Humility – Laying down pride, seeing ourselves as recipients of grace.
• Gentleness – Strength under control; treating one another with care.
• Patience – Enduring with others, remembering God’s patience with us.
• Love in Action – Bearing with one another, staying committed even when it’s hard.
• Eagerness to Maintain Unity – We don’t create unity; the Spirit gives it. Our role is to guard and protect it.

3. The Creed of Unity (Ephesians 4:4–6)

• One Body – Many members, one organism with Christ as Head.
• One Spirit – The Spirit indwells every believer, binding us together.
• One Hope – Shared future in resurrection and new creation.
• One Lord – Jesus alone is King; no rival lords (not Caesar, politics, or preferences).
• One Faith – The gospel entrusted to the saints.
• One Baptism – Public sign of belonging to Christ and His people.
• One God and Father – Over all, through all, and in all.

4. Conclusion

• Jesus did not say, “Go into all the world and make worship attenders, baptizing them in the name of small groups and teaching them to volunteer a few hours a month.”
• Not 3,500 passive consumers but 3,500 disciples who embody and boldly proclaim the unmatched beauty of Jesus in their circles of influence.
• Remember: Walking worthy means walking in unity. And, we do that by looking to Jesus.