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Unity. Psalm 133:1-3. God Desires Unity. John 17:20,21 1 Corinthians 1:10 Ephesians 4:1-6 However, Division Exists!! Even among His people. Who Causes Division. Not determined by: Majority or "who leaves" 1John 1:7 cf. Psalm 119:105 This is how unity exists 2 John 9-11
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Unity Psalm 133:1-3
God Desires Unity • John 17:20,21 • 1 Corinthians 1:10 • Ephesians 4:1-6 • However, Division Exists!! • Even among His people
Who Causes Division • Not determined by: • Majority or "who leaves" • 1John 1:7 cf. Psalm 119:105 • This is how unity exists • 2 John 9-11 • This is why division exists
Why Divided Over: • Instrumental music in worship? • Name we wear? • Church support of institutions? • Divorce & remarriage?
How Obtain Unity • Not by compromise • Unity in error is sinful • Not by ignoring differences • Believe it is possible • Accept Common Standard • Bible authority for all we teach and practice
What Must I Do To Be Saved? • Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) • Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) • Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3) • Confess your faith (Mt. 10:32) • Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) • Faithful unto death (Rev. 2:10)