Ephesians 4:5
Ephesians 4:5
One Lord, one faith, one baptism.
The Apostle Paul emphasizes the unity of the Church in Ephesians 4:5, reminding us that there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. These three elements represent the core foundation of the Christian life and the Church’s unity. There is no division in Christ; whether we are Jews or Gentiles, rich or poor, we all share in the same faith, under the same Lord, and through the same baptism. This baptism, whether in water or the Holy Spirit, unites us with Christ and with one another. As Christians, we are all baptized into one body, the body of Christ, and we are all partakers of the same spiritual inheritance. The unity of the Church is reflected in the one baptism that unites believers across all barriers—national, cultural, or economic. This verse is a call to embrace unity in the Church, grounded in our shared faith, baptism, and allegiance to Christ.
Mark 1:9
And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
John 3:5
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
1 Corinthians 12:13
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
Matthew 3:16
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him.