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Unity of the Church. Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church. 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. 1 Cor.: Don’t Compromise Unity.
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Unity of the Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church
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
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
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
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
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
Phil.: Principles of Unity Phil. 2:1 appeal for unity • encouragement in Christ • consolation of love • fellowship of the Spirit • affection and compassion
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
Unity of the Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church