• Proclamation of oneness
    • Ephesians 4:4-6
  • Warnings
    • Matthew 7:15
  • Where the Spirit of God dwells
    • II Timothy 1:7
    • There will be: harmony, order, organization, self discipline
    • I Corinthians 12:1
  • Marks of the Spirit-led church
    • Promotes Jesus over all rivals
      • I Corinthians 12:3
      • Over our lives and our conduct
      • With respect to the Holy Spirit (John 16:13-14
    • Promotes diversity of ministry
      • I Corinthians 12:4-6
      • Diversity created by same Spirit
      • Differences come through one Lord
      • Multiplicity of activities guided by same God
    • Promotes love over sensationalism
      • I Corinthians 13:1-3
      • Corinthians obsessed
    • Promotes scripture over feelings
      • No immunity to scriptural authority
      • Citing guidance from the Spirit is contradictory
        • Cannot pit scripture against its source
        • How can the Spirit contradict Himself?
      • I John 4:6
    • Promotes order over chaos
      • I Corinthians 14:33
      • Worship at Corinth was mayhem.
      • Paul gives guidance
  • Romans 8:14