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Unity of the Church: Lessons on Jesus' Prayed Unity

This material explores biblical teachings on unity in the Church based on Jesus' prayer for unity in John 17. It emphasizes the importance of truth, avoiding division, and preserving the unity of the Spirit. The lessons provide insights from passages in 1 Corinthians, Ephesians, and Philippians to encourage believers to maintain unity and love in the body of Christ.

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Unity of the Church: Lessons on Jesus' Prayed Unity

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  1. Unity of the Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church

  2. Jesus Prayed for Unity Jn. 17:20-23 Jesus’ desire, prayer • result: world know. . . . Jn. 17:17 unity based on truth – word • Christians living by God’s word are unified

  3. 1 Cor.: Don’t Compromise Unity 1 Cor. 1:10-13 not wear human names • 1 Cor. 1:10 unity, speak same thing • 1 Cor. 3:3-4 division, carnality 1 Cor. 14:26 result of unity, assembly for better, edifying • 1 Cor. 11:17-19 must be division when brethren not repent

  4. Eph.: One Body – Must Be Member Eph. 4:3 preserve unity of Spirit Eph. 4:4-6 unity of the Spirit • vs. 4 one body – church • vs. 4 one Spirit • vs. 4 one hope • vs. 5 one Lord • vs. 5 one faith • vs. 5 one baptism • vs. 6 one Father, God

  5. Eph.: One Body – Must Be Member Eph. 4:3 preserve unity of Spirit Eph. 4:4-6 unity of the Spirit • vs. 4 one body • vs. 4 one Spirit • vs. 4 one hope • vs. 5 one Lord • vs. 5 one faith • vs. 5 one baptism • vs. 6 one Father, God

  6. Eph.: One Body – Must Be Member Eph. 4:3 preserve unity of Spirit Eph. 4:4-6 unity of the Spirit • vs. 4 one body • vs. 4 one Spirit • vs. 4 one hope • vs. 5 one Lord • vs. 5 one faith • vs. 5 one baptism • vs. 6 one Father, God

  7. Phil.: Principles of Unity Phil. 2:1 appeal for unity • encouragement in Christ • consolation of love • fellowship of the Spirit • affection and compassion

  8. Phil.: Principles of Unity Phil. 2:1 appeal for unity Phil. 2:2-3 characteristics • vs. 2 same mind (like-minded) • vs. 2 same love • vs. 2 united in spirit • vs. 2 intent on one purpose • vs. 3 not selfish • vs. 3 not conceited • vs. 3-4 humility of mind, regarding other Christians as more important

  9. Unity of the Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church

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