Church notes - 22nd February 2026

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Psalm 145
Ephesians 4:1 - 6, 13 - 32
Therefore!
Are we that church?

Ephesians 3:20, 21

Westminster Confession
What is the chief end of Man?
- To glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.

The heavens declare the glory of God
Glory Wars
We are hard wired for glory so that we will be attracted to the glory of God.
But - sports, culinary triumphs, architectural wonders, beauty, etc

Shakinah
There are two types of glory
Sign glory - storms, sunsets, pleasure, good food etc; which were all created to point us to God's glory
Shakinah Glory
God dwelling amongst us.

Sin: blinds or distances us from the Glory of God and leaves us addicted to sign glory.

vs 1 It is about our attitudes.
God's New Society - Two Characteristics
One people comprised of Jews and Gentiles in Unity.
A holy people distinct from secular society.

Christian Unity
Humility is the first essential for unity.
How humble are you?
Pride lurks behind all discord while humility brings concord
- Pride is lurking.

Meekness is the gentleness of the strong

Philippians 2:5 - 8
Also Patience and Forebearence
Love - Agape

Christian unity is enriched by our divine gifts

To become unified like the Trinity

No longer infants who are blown around by false teaching.
Speaking the truth in love.
To become a mature body.

Speaking the truth involves:
Gentleness and kindness: sharing difficult truths in a non-threatening considerate helps others recieve correction or guidance without defensiveness.
Mutual accountibility

Throwing off the old ways of lust and deception.
Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.

Give generously.

Forgive

Romans 6