UNITY & LOVE (2)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

1. Unity

a) Throughout the centuries since the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the church has often had a difficult time in agreeing with each other.  There are obviously numerous denominations and even many differences even within denominations.  

b) There are many reasons for this dynamic. Sometimes things like church traditions and differing biblical interpretations seem to get in the way of unity.  

c) But what does the Bible say about unity?  There are many passages to gain an understanding of what Christian unity should look like.

1 Peter 3:8 
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.

2. Unity and Love

Philippians 2:1-3 

So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.  Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

Colossians 3:14 
And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.

1 John 4:12  
No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. 

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