Sermon Outline 12.29.24

Title: Calling All Christians
Text: Ephesians 4:1-3

Theme: God calls His Church to live as those being restored into His image through Christ.

Introduction
I. The Image of God in Creation
A. Humanity Created to Reflect God
B. The Tragedy of the Fall
C. Christ as the True Image

II. The Church as the Renewed Image-Bearers
A. Worthy Walks (v. 1)
B. The Character of the Renewed Image (v. 2)

1. Humility: The Foundation of Unity
2. Gentleness: Strength Under Control
3. Patience: long wrath
4. Love: The Bond of Perfection
C. Unity as a Reflection of God’s Oneness

1. Unity Reflects the Trinity
2. Unity Is Rooted in the Spirit
3. Unity Is Maintained by Peace
4. Unity Requires Effort and Forbearance

III. Practical Applications
Pursue Christlike Humility
Practice Gentleness and Patience
Guard the Unity of the Church