The unity of the spirit in the bond of peace is a beautiful concept that is essential for the church. According to Ephesians chapter four, this unity is based on three basic concepts: the ground of our unity, the glory of our diversity, and the goal of our maturity. The ground of our unity is truth, specifically Christian doctrine, and the Holy Spirit is the source of our unity. The glory of our diversity is that God made us one and different all at the same time, and we are to celebrate and conserve our diversity. The goal of our maturity is to be one in the bond of love, and we are to be mature in stature, stability, speech, and service.
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