New Testament Scriptures on Unity: 1 Cor. 1:10, 12:12-13, 14, 2 Cor. 13:11, Acts 2:42-47, 4:32, Gal. 3:28, Jn. 13:25, Rom. 6:5, 12:10, 16, 18, 14:1, 19, 15:5-6, Matt. 18:19-20, 23:8, Col. 3:13-17, Eph. 4:2-6, 11-13, 14, 16, 1 Pet. 3:8, Rom. 12:16, Tit. 3:10-11
Christian unity is something that Paul was very passionate about…so was Jesus! John 17:21: “I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one.”
This is what Paul wants for the Philippians (Phil. 1:27).
The Basis of Christian Unity—Verse 1
In light of the blessings of salvation we enjoy in Christ, this changes the way we relate to others.
• What we share in common with Christ is far more important than what we disagree on!
• At the end of the day, it’s the essentials of the gospel that hold us together and our shared faith that really matters!
• Deferring to other believers in matters of secondary importance is actually a sign of maturity, not weakness!
The Marks of Christian Unity—Verse 2
Christian unity means the church is moving together as one body to
advance the Kingdom. Unity is like an orchestra.
• Uniformity (loss of individuality) is everybody playing the same
instrument.
• Unity is everybody looking at the same sheet music and the same conductor!
• When Jesus becomes the most important thing in the room, the
differences that divide us become the smallest thing (Heb. 12:2).