"One faith"

In Ephesians 4 Paul lists what is known as the “seven ones.” He states in vs. 3 the purpose which these “seven ones” fulfill. He says, “Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Unity is the purpose. Vss. 4-6 says, “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.”

Each of these “seven ones” promotes unity in the kingdom of God, including “one faith.” Faith is used in this passage in the objective sense. Faith in this sense is the authority of God; it is the gospel. Many believe that all roads lead to heaven and if we are all sincere, it does not matter what we believe. This belief is false! There is no reason for unity if we can take separate roads and get to heaven. But there is a reason for unity because there is only one faith and only one way to Heaven.

Paul says in Galatians 1:8, “But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.” Paul tells the Galatians the same thing he told the Ephesians: There is one faith or one gospel. The result of following any other gospel is that we will be accursed. Only one road leads to Heaven and we must be sure that we are on that road! We must search the scriptures to see if we are in accordance to God’s word. If we find any error in us, we must be willing to change and do whatever it takes to get that wonderful place we call Heaven!

Jonathan Glaesemann