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Unity and Denominationalism

Explore the concept of unity in Christianity, understanding what true unity means based on biblical teachings. Learn how to strive for unity while respecting differences and upholding the truth. Discover key passages and attitudes essential for achieving genuine unity in faith.

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Unity and Denominationalism

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  1. Unity and Denominationalism What is True Unity?

  2. What is Unity? • ἑνότης, henotes – • “A state of oneness or being in harmony and accord” (BDAG) • Ephesians 4:3, 13 • One accord – Acts 2:1 • To be in agreement and work within that agreement.

  3. What is Unity? • Unity is NOT: • Simply agreeing to disagree • Peace through compromise • Ignoring that which you differ about • Simply tolerating one another • Always getting your way

  4. What is Unity? • Passages to consider • Psalm 133:1-3 • John 17:20-21 • Philippians 2:1-4 • Ephesians 4:1-3 • 1 Corinthians 1:10 • Proverbs 6:16-19

  5. Striving for Unity • Realize this is what Jesus desires! • John 17:20-21, His prayer • His example – He desired unity, but He never compromised truth! • Philippians 2:5 • Who are you here to please?

  6. Striving for Unity • Respect God’s Word • 1 Corinthians 1:10, “speak the same thing” (cf. John 17:17) • Psalm 119:104 • There HAS TO be an objective standard for unity!

  7. Striving for Unity • Have a proper attitude • Ephesians 4:2 • Lowliness – Phil. 2:3, 2 Timothy 2:25 • Gentleness – Galatians 6:1, James 1:21, 3:13 • Longsuffering – 2 Peter 3:9

  8. Striving for Unity • Have a proper attitude • Ephesians 4:2 • Love – John 13:34-35, Galatians 5:13, 1 John 4:7-8 • - respect – Philippians 2:3-4 • - allow for differences – Romans 14:1, 19, 15:1James 3:17, “willing to yield”1 Cor. 9:22-23

  9. Striving for Unity • Strive for unity • Ephesians 4:3, endeavoring • 1 Cor. 1:10, perfectly joined together • Philippians 2:1-4 • - like-minded - thinking alike • - same love – “brotherly love” • - of one accord – joined together1 Cor. 12:12-27, Rom. 12:4-5 • - of one mind – same purpose

  10. Striving for Unity • Deal with division • Sometimes to preserve unity, sin, division, immorality, false-teaching must be dealt with • Romans 16:171 Timothy 6:3-5Titus 3:10-11

  11. Striving for Unity • Prayer • Always pray for that which is good, including unity • James 5:16, cf. 1:5Philippians 4:6-7

  12. Are we striving for true unity?

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