I.Achieving A True Biblical Unity In The Body Of Christ Rom. 12:3-19 Ps. 133:1 Ecl. 4:9-12 1 Cor. 12:12-27 Phil. 2:1-30.

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I.Achieving A True Biblical Unity In The Body Of Christ Rom. 12:3-19 Ps. 133:1 Ecl. 4: Cor. 12:12-27 Phil. 2:1-30

1.We are ONE body in Christ. (1 Cor. 12:27) 2.Unity begins with how we view ourselves within the body and others. (Phil. 2:3) 3.We must seek to the interest of others. (Eph. 4:2)

4.We must not seek to see the faults of others, if we have to, we do it in LOVE. (not to focus on someone’s errors, mistakes and defects) 5.We must seek to build each other in the image of Christ. 6.We must see one another in the light of the Cross. (2 Cor. 5:21 )

7.We must reflect His Grace and Love to those who are also His, by His mercy.

II.The Benefits of a United Christian Fellowship