Ephesians 4:14-15
Matthew 7:24-27
John 17:20-23
What Unity in Christ IS NOT:
- Uniformity
- Solidarity
- Unification with the World (Revelation 18:1-4)
- Accepting the One-World Religion
What Unity in Christ IS:
- Based on Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12)
- A Work of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:13)
- Uses our Various Gifts to Glorify God (1 Peter 4:10)
- The Power to Protect One Another (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 17:23, Hebrews 10:25)
- The Power to Harness Our Collective Strengths
- The Power to Witness to the World (John 17:20-23)
The Building Blocks of Unity in Christ (Ephesians 4:1-6):
- Humility
- Gentleness
- Patience
- Bearing with One Another
- Love