Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Ephesians 4. What's going on in this chapter?

Bible Expert: Well, Ephesians 4 focuses on unity and how the Church should be unified in its beliefs and practices. Paul begins by urging believers to live out a life that is worthy of their calling, which is to follow Jesus and live according to the will of God. He then goes on to talk about how the Church should be unified, and how the various gifts of the Holy Spirit should be used for the benefit of the Church.

Joe: Wait, wait, wait, what are these gifts of the Holy Spirit?

Jamie (Joe's sidekick): Umm, lemme Google that real quick. OK, here it is: The gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, speaking in tongues, and interpretation of tongues.

Joe: Whoa, that's amazing! So, how are these gifts supposed to benefit the Church?

Bible Expert: Well, Paul teaches that these gifts should be used to build up the Church and help it to stay unified. He goes on to say that these gifts should be used in love and humility, and that they should be used to edify and nourish one another, rather than to create divisions. He also warns against being conceited and thinking that one gift is superior to another.

Joe: Interesting. That seems like good advice. Anything else in the chapter?

Bible Expert: Yes, Paul urges the Church to put away all falsehood, and to speak the truth in love. He also warns against letting sin take root in the Church, and encourages them to put on the new man, which is the new self that is created in Christ. Finally, he encourages the Church to be patient, kind, forgiving and humble.