Unity in Christ

Written By Nicole Vollrath

This week, we continue our series titled, "In Christ", a study through the book of Ephesians. As Paul writes to the church of Ephesus, he reminds them who they were before Jesus, an alienated community of Jews and gentiles. In Christ, a divided people becomes one. He proclaims peace for all, as we are no longer strangers but fellow citizens of His Kingdom. Beyond merely fellow citizens, there is love and belonging as we are also united in His family.

RLC Home Group Handout | September 14th, 2025 

“Unity in Christ”  | Ephesians 2:11-22

Recap

This week in Ephesians 2:11–22, we are reminded to look back and remember who we once were, what Christ has done, and what we have now become in Him. We once were alienated—without Christ, without hope, and without God in the world—divided by hostility and lost in sin. But now, through the blood of Jesus, we who were far off have been brought near. Christ Himself is our peace, tearing down the dividing wall of hostility and reconciling us to God and to one another, creating one new humanity in Him. Because of His work, we are no longer strangers and foreigners but fellow citizens of God’s kingdom, members of His family, and living stones in His temple. As the church, we embody His presence in a divided world, proclaiming the gospel of peace and showing His love, unity, and hope to all who are searching.

References 

  • Matt. 5:17-18 – Jesus came not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it.

  • Col 3:11, Gal 3:38 – Our oneness in Christ transcends race and nationality.

  • Isaiah 52:7, Rom 10:14-15 – Jesus is our Peace and we are called to preach a gospel of peace.

Discussion Questions

Head

  • Is there anything that stood out or spoke to you in this week’s sermon?

  • What does Paul mean when he says Christ “created one new man” out of Jew and Gentile?

  • What do the three images: God’s kingdom, God’s family, God’s temple, teach us about our new identity?

Heart

  • How does remembering your life before Christ stir gratitude in your heart today?

  • Where do you still feel tempted to seek belonging apart from Christ and His people?

  • What divides (political, cultural, social) are hardest for you personally to let Christ tear down?

  • What is the benefit of preaching Jesus’ gospel of peace? What is wrong with crusading for social change?

Hands

  • How can you lean into Jesus’ gospel of peace this week? How can you preach that same gospel to others?

  • What is one way you could show love to a brother or sister in Christ that you don’t naturally connect with?

  • How can we keep the foundation of Scripture and Christ as our cornerstone central in our daily lives?

Nicole Vollrath
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