One in Christ

RLC Home Group Handout  |  October 19, 2025

“One in Christ” | Ephesians 4: 1 - 16

Recap

Qualities like forgiveness, grace and humility aren’t often applauded in our world, but these are some of the very character traits which God forms in His people. Paul urges us to a walk worthy of our calling, not by giving us a list of deeds to perfect, but by describing what to expect our life in Christ to look like. It is God who forms new hearts, fits those hearts into one new body and then sends that body out on one shared mission. Our response to the gospel should match the weight of greatness of the gospel message.

References

● Romans 12:1 – Because of the riches we possess, we offer our lives to God as living sacrifices.

● Ezekiel 36:26 – God replaces hard, stony hearts with new tender hearts and a new spirit.

● 1 John 4:9-11 – God’s love was revealed when He sent Christ into the world. We love others because God first loved us.

Discussion Questions

Head

● What stood out or spoke to you in this week’s message?

● Briefly discuss the five traits Paul describes in a worthy walk:

• Humility

• Gentleness

• Patience

• Love

• Peace

● Why does Paul repeat “one” so many times in Eph 4:4-6?

● Although there are many roles listed in v. 11, what does Paul name as their one purpose? How can each of these roles accomplish that purpose?

Heart

● Which of the five traits Paul discusses is most difficult to cultivate in my life? Why?

● How does the idea of belonging to a living body, held together by ligaments, make me feel? Is that idea intimidating and challenging or refreshing and comforting?

● What is the best way to recognize a counterfeit gospel?

Hands

● Are the five traits of Eph. 4:2,3 visible in my life? Have I asked someone?

● What is a Spiritual Gift that you believe God has given to you? (See 1 Corinthians 12 & Romans 12 for lists of the Gifts of the Spirit)

● How can I recognize the “white fields” in my work and neighborhood this week?

● How can I speak truth in love to people who may be far from God and distant from my way of thinking?