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Two big “unity” questions What is unity? Why is unity important?

21 May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one in Us…. 22 …May they be one as We are one…. 23 …May they be made completely one. John 17:21-23

Now I urge all of you to agree in what you say, that there be no divisions among you, and that you be united with the same understanding and the same conviction. 1 Corinthians 1:10

1 Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but don’t argue about doubtful issues. 2 One person believes he may eat anything, but one who is weak eats only vegetables…. 5 One person considers one day to be above another day. Someone else considers every day to be the same. Each one must be fully convinced in his own mind. Romans 14:1, 2, 5

A (not THE) definition of unity: A group of humble, grace-filled people who voluntarily choose to work together for a common goal despite their differences.

A (not THE) definition of unity: A group of humble, grace-filled people who voluntarily choose to work together for a common goal despite their differences. In essentials, unity; in doubtful matters, liberty; in all things, charity.

attractive and effective. A unified church is attractive and effective.

42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayers. 46 Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple complex, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with a joyful and humble attitude…. Acts 2:42, 46

47 praising God and having favor with all the people 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to them those who were being saved. Acts 2:47