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