“I do not pray for these alone but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I.

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“I do not pray for these alone but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that you sent Me. -John 17:20,21

Complete agreement – unanimity, oneness Unity Complete agreement – unanimity, oneness

Biblical Unity Unity through Un-selfishness Unity through Endeavoring Unity through Spiritual Maturity

Unity through Un-selfishness

Unity through Un-selfishness

Unity through Endeavoring Philippians 1:27-30 same conflict Colossians 2:1-2 knit together I Peter 4:1, 5:9 Christ suffered, arm yourself with the same Ephesians 4:1 walk worthy

Unity through Spiritual Maturity Be of the SAME Mind Romans 12:16 Philippians 3:16, 4:2 I Peter 4:1,10 Be of the SAME Doctrine I Corinthians 1:10 I Corinthians 3:1-4

Truth or Unity ? Does God desire Unity over Truth? OR Does God desire Truth over Unity?

Thomas Campbell’s D & A Propositions #1 “the church of Christ on earth is essentially, intentionally, and constitutionally one…” #2 “there ought to be no schisms, no uncharitable divisions among them…they ought to all walk by the same rule. To mind and speak the same thing; and be perfectly joined together in the same mind…” #3 “nothing ought to be inculcated upon Christians as articles of faith…but what is expressly taught , and enjoined upon them in the word of God…”

Promise Keeper’s Movement 6th Promise Committed to reaching beyond any racial and denominational barriers to demonstrate the power of Biblical unity”

Unity through Diversity

Unity through Truth

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