Introduction
- John 17:20-21
- Ephesians 4:1-3 – “unity of the spirit in the bond of peace”
Unity and peace among brethren
- Psalms 131
- Ephesians 4:13
- Philippians 1:27; 2:2
- Mark 9:50
- Luke 1:79
- John 16:33
- Romans 8:6; 14:19
- I Corinthians 14:13
- II Corinthians 13:11
- Galatians 5:22
- Ephesians 6:15
- I Thessalonians 5:13
- II Timothy 2:22
- Hebrews 12:14
- I Peter 3:11
- Jude 1:2
- Philippians 4:7
- John 17:23
- I can be the source of unity and peace or of discord in the local church.
Lack of unity among believers produces infidelity
- John 17:20-21
- How God looks on one that causes disunity:
- How God looks on one who sows discord demands that we mark those that cause disunity.
God’s platform for unity
- Ephesians 4:1-7
- I Corinthians 1:10
- If we build our lives on God’s platform for unity, we will be acceptable to Him.
Things that are detrimental to unity.
- III John 1:9 – Having our own way.
- II Timothy 2:14 – Strife among brethren
- James 3:5-6 – Uncontrolled tongues
- I Corinthians 5:1-5 - Worldlines
Means of promoting unity and peace
- Philippians 2:3-4 – Humility
- I Corinthians 9:19-22 – Serving others
- Ephesians 4:15
- I Thessalonians 2:10
Unity, peace, and joy
- Unity and peace will ultimately produce joy.
- Philippians 4:1
- Romans 12:12; Psalms 5:11; I John 1:4
Unity, peace, joy, and happiness
- Matthew 25:46
- I Thessalonians 4:13-17 – What happiness!