Gospel Fluency: A New Language

Missio Church - Bismarck

Verses Used:

• Ephesians 4:1-18

Takeaways:

Unity in the Church (the purpose)

• Unity is reflective of God’s nature.
• Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are the picture of unity.
• Unity comes from living our lives with humility, gentleness, and patience.
• Too often, the testimony of the church is one of division and arguing.
• This does not communicate good news to Christians or non-Christians.
• Gospel fluent people carry themselves with humility, gentleness, and patience.

Diversity of Gifting (means of unity)

• To be a gospel fluent people, we need each other’s gifts. Some are gifted as apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, or teachers.
• Apostles push into new territory and expand the reach of the gospel.
• Prophets are in tune with God’s voice and help others also discern what God is saying.
• Evangelists are storytellers in the Kingdom of God.
• Shepherds are those who care for others.
• Teachers are able to explain things in a way that makes sense.
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Vision for Maturity

• The more we mature in our gospel fluency, the more we become good news to others.

Discussion Questions:

• Why do you think so many Christians like to argue, especially on social media?
• Why does unity matter in church?
• What might change if the church was better at showing humility, gentleness, and patience?
• Where did you hear gospel fluency in Renee’s stories?
• How did the neighbors on her street experience a foretaste of the kingdom?
• What other observations did you make?