The unity we have in Christ is multiplied by the diverse and gracious gifts Jesus has given to his Church. A healthy church is a church where every member of the body of Christ is looking to discover their gift, enjoy their gifts, and worship God by using their gifts to serve others and love Jesus.

Jesus prayed that the church might be one as He and the Father are one. Unity is a big deal for Jesus and it is a big deal for the Apostles. Why? Because a church that is united under the Gospel puts the manifold wisdom of God on display for the world to see. We are united under one Savior and our pursuit of the one Savior testifies to his power and glory.

Our calling to follow after Christ is a gift and a privilege. But it is also a life that demands the pursuit of holiness. Jesus, who is our hope, has not called us to follow him and remain the same; his love for us continues as he prunes and sanctifies. The Christian is to take seriously this work, as the unity of the church is greatly affected by our sin. This involves identifying sin patterns, walking in community, and wrestling in prayer with the Holy Spirit as we each seek to put off sin and put on righteousness.

The world has no hope if Christians devalue the means God has ordained to draw the world to Himself.

When we are captured and compelled by God's purpose for our lives we become living sacrifices where we at once die to self and live for others.

Jesus has destroyed the wall of hostility - we are a people under one roof and with one family name.

The Resurrection has changed the reality of the world where death once reigned.

You cannot have the glory of Sunday, without the crucifixion on Friday.

A person captured by the good news of the Gospel is a beacon of good news to others – you are God's workmanship.