Ephesians 2:21

“in whom each several building, fitly framed together, groweth into. holy temple in the Lord”

“In whom”: In Christ. Each several building”: “The whole building” (NASV). “Every part of the building” (TCNT). “Through Him every part of the building is closely united” (Gspd). “Fitly framed together”: “Being fitted together” (NASV). “Comes from. root word (harmonized together), used especially of fitting planks together in. ship, or fitting stones together in. building” (Boles p. 239).

Christ is indispensible to the unity of the church. Which means, that when congregations divide someone is no longer is listening to Christ. Only Jesus Christ can bring us altogether, even if we are from diverse backgrounds (like Jew and Gentile). If we can all agree that Jesus has the final say in all religious matters (Matthew 28:18), that He is the sole Head of the Church (Ephesians 1:22) and that the Church must be subject to Him in everything (Ephesians 5:24), then we can be united. What unites Christians is not some humanly devised system of "how we can agree to disagree". What unites Christians is. mindset that says Christ is in charge and we all agree to obey Him (1 Corinthians 1:10). If we can have the attitudes which Christ commanded us (Ephesians 4:1-3), and if we can believe the truths that Christ has commanded us (Ephesians 4:4-6), then we will have unity.

“Groweth”: True Church growth isn't merely numbers. The Church really grows when each member is remaining loyal to Christ (Ephesians 4:14-16). “Into. holy temple in the Lord”: The Church is God's Temple, which means that the Tabernacle and Temple in the Old Testament were mere types of the Church. Both structures were built according to. Divine pattern (Exodus 2:9; 1 Chronicles 28:19), and the church is also built according to. Divine pattern (1 Timothy 3:15).. pattern exists for its terms of entrance, it's work, worship, and organization (1 Timothy 3:1). If the church is the temple of God (1 Corinthians 3:16) then its members are priests (1 Peter 2:5). Hence every member must have something to sacrifice to God (Romans 12:1), and every member is expected to be involved. Therefore, every member is expected to treat God with respect, such as sing from the heart, pray sincerely, examine themselves prior to the Lord's Supper, give as they have been prospered, and meet to worship God with other Christians (Hebrews 10:24). Before the priests in the Old Testament were allowed to enter the Tabernacle, they had to wash in the laver (Exodus 2:18). Likewise, before we can enter the temple of God, we must submit to baptism (Titus 3:3). Therefore, baptism stands between one and being. true worshipper of God. Since we are priests, then let us live like people who serve God continually (Ephesians 5:3). As in the Old Testament only one temple existed. The same is true today. Only one Church exists which contains all Christians.