UNITY - The Believers Lifestyle

Enjoy this message from Rev. Grant Hasty called "UNITY - The Believers Lifestyle." on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Reach Church in Bear, Delaware!

In a world marked by division and conflict, God calls His people to something radically different - unity. This calling is not merely a suggestion but a fundamental requirement for how Christians should live together as the body of Christ. Paul connects all the spiritual blessings believers have received - adoption, redemption, forgiveness, wisdom, and eternal life - to how they should now conduct their lives.The apostle outlines five essential virtues that make unity possible. Humility means putting Christ first, others second, and yourself last - the opposite of pride that creates division. Gentleness is power under control, like a tamed horse or medicine that works when needed.

Patience means being long-tempered rather than short-tempered, enduring discomfort without fighting back. Tolerance involves bearing with one another while offering support, forgiveness, and understanding. Finally, love wraps all these virtues together with unconditional agape love that makes allowances for each other's faults.Paul emphasizes seven pillars that demonstrate why unity matters: one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father. Unity requires active effort - we must guard and protect it like security guards. This involves stopping focus on differences, ending discord and gossip, making amends with others, and daily practicing these virtues. In a divisive world, Christian unity becomes the most powerful testimony that believers are truly disciples of Jesus.