THE ESSENTIALLITY  OF UNITY

Monday, August 26, 2019

  Ephesians 4:1-7  I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the calling with which you are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love,  endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in you all. But to every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

  John 17:1-26  Jesus spoke these words and lifted up His eyes to Heaven and said, …  that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, so that the world may believe that You have sent Me. [Please read entire chapter in your favorite translation.]

  Beyond being nice and comfy, why is church unity essential?

·         It is a matter of our calling as His saints.

·         Disunity is our walking in egocentric arrogance; unity exalts our Lord, disunity is result of self exaltation.

·         Disunity denies us the full benefits of His grace.

·         Unity makes for powerful synergy.

·         Unity is being one in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

·         Unity is authentic worship pleasing to God. (Rom.12:1-3)

·         Unity is effectual witness to those lost and dying without Christ’s redemption. (Jn.17:21)

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