Following three chapters of theological preparation in Ephesians, Paul, as he often does, begins to devote the remainder of the book to practical, ethical application. The theme of his desire for the church is for them to understand and ensure a unity of communal Christianity. Paul's call to them is based on his understanding of the unity of the Trinity and Christ's unity with the church.

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Please describe using five unique paragraphs, the practical applications of unity: in the church, in marital roles, in parenting, in work relationships.

In one additional paragraph, describe the unity motif with life in the Spirit (chapter 4) and the wearing of Christian armor (chapter 6). How is the commanded methodology of "speaking the truth in love" (4:15) indispensible in maintaining the unity in each role and relationship of a minister's life and work? In the life of every believer?