I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me. John 17:21, 23

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Ephesians 4:1

a. Lead a life worthy of our calling

I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Philippians 3:14

For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. 2 Timothy 1:9

Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you. 1 Corinthians 1:26

Dear brothers and sisters who belong to God and are partners with those called to heaven. Hebrews 3:1

For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all. Ephesians 4:4-6

a. One Body

i. Those who accept God's free gift of salvation

b. One Spirit

i. The Holy Spirit resides in every disciple of Jesus

We have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:13

c. One Hope

Say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, Titus 2:12-13

i. We can live in unity while we wait for the Blessed Hope

d. One Lord

i. Jesus is the centerpiece of our faith

There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:5

e. One Faith

i. Believers in Jesus are united by one faith

. . . defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to his holy people. Jude 1:3

f. One Baptism

i. Baptized into the Body of Christ

g. One God

i. Who is over all

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Ephesians 4:2

Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. Ephesians 4:3

a. Humble ourselves

b. Be gentle

c. Be patient

i. That

. . . making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Ephesians 4:2

d. It simply means putting up with people

Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. Ephesians 4:3

a. Keeping our unity requires us to pay a price