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“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1

Unity in Diversity (Ecumenicism) John 17:2-23 Ephesians 4:4-6

Ecumenicism The promoting of worldwide Christian unity or cooperation regardless of doctrine or creed.

“Unity in Diversity” There are three points. There are three points. Examine the ecumenical movement.Examine the ecumenical movement. God’s attitude toward “Unity in Diversity”.God’s attitude toward “Unity in Diversity”. Can we find “Unity in Diversity” in N.T.Can we find “Unity in Diversity” in N.T.

Ecumenical Movement They teach different Gospels. They teach different Gospels. Teach once saved always saved.Teach once saved always saved. Bible: Bible: Christians can be lost. 1Co 10:12 Heb 4:11 Php 2:12 Heb 4:1Christians can be lost. 1Co 10:12 Heb 4:11 Php 2:12 Heb 4:1 Teach saved by faith only.Teach saved by faith only. Bible Teaches: Bible Teaches: Works & faith saves. James 2:20,22,24,26Works & faith saves. James 2:20,22,24,26 Baptism. 1 Peter 3:20Baptism. 1 Peter 3:20

Ecumenical Movement They teach different Gospels. They teach different Gospels. Teach your saved upon belief.Teach your saved upon belief. Bible Teaches: Bible Teaches: Must believe and be baptized. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38, 9:10,18;10:6,48; 1 Peter 3:21Must believe and be baptized. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38, 9:10,18;10:6,48; 1 Peter 3:21 Teach you inherit sin.Teach you inherit sin. Bible Teaches: Bible Teaches: Not responsible for the sins of your father. Ezek. 18:20Not responsible for the sins of your father. Ezek. 18:20

Ecumenical Movement They desire to unite all Christians. They desire to unite all Christians. Individuals should be involved with good works.Individuals should be involved with good works. Not when you use the name of Jesus.Not when you use the name of Jesus. Understand the difference.Understand the difference. Many Christians now accept all. Many Christians now accept all. Regardless of the doctrinal conflicts.Regardless of the doctrinal conflicts. Develops acceptance of all religious. Develops acceptance of all religious. Examples… Examples…

The Hour of Power Show Interview of Billy Graham by Robert Schuller. May 31, 1997.

Book Ecumenical Jihad “there are Buddhists and there are Hindus and there are Confucianists and there are Muslims and there are atheists and there are orthodox Jews…all in heaven because Christ is not the issue…the gospel is not the issue…the Bible is not the issue…sincerity and goodness is the issue!” Peter Creeft Catholic apologist

The Hour of Power Show Dr. Schuller: “What I hear you saying is that it’s possible for Jesus Christ to come into a human heart and soul and life even if they’ve been born in darkness and have never heard and never had exposure to the Bible. Is that a correct interpretation of what you’re saying?”

The Hour of Power Show Dr. Graham: “Yes, it is because I believe that. I’ve met people in various parts of the world in tribal situations who’ve never seen a Bible or heard about a Bible…have never heard of Jesus but they’ve believed in their hearts that there is a God and they’ve tried to live a life that was quite apart from the surrounding community in which they lived.”

The Hour of Power Show Dr. Schuller: “This is fantastic! I’m so thrilled to hear you say that. There is wideness in God’s mercy!” Dr. Graham: “There is. There certainly is.”

N.T. & Unity in Diversity” (Acts 17; 2 Cor.6:14-18) N.T. & Unity in Diversity” (Acts 17; 2 Cor.6:14-18) Jesus taught there was only one way.Jesus taught there was only one way. Matthew 7:13-14 "Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few

N.T. & Unity in Diversity” (Acts 17; 2 Cor.6:14-18) N.T. & Unity in Diversity” (Acts 17; 2 Cor.6:14-18) Apostle Paul. Gal.1:6; 1 Cor.1:10 Apostle Paul. Gal.1:6; 1 Cor.1:10 Warned against any variation of the Gospel. Gal.1:6Warned against any variation of the Gospel. Gal.1:6 Disputed with teaching circumcised. Acts15:2Disputed with teaching circumcised. Acts15:2 Told the Athenians there was only one God. Acts 17Told the Athenians there was only one God. Acts 17 Incited the burning of books at Ephesus. Acts 19:18Incited the burning of books at Ephesus. Acts 19:18 Identify false teachers & avoid them. Rom.16:17 Identify false teachers & avoid them. Rom.16:17

God’s And “Unity In Diversity” Instructed his people remain separate. Lev.20:22-24; 2 Cor.6:14-18 Instructed his people remain separate. Lev.20:22-24; 2 Cor.6:14-18 Spiritually pure from their ideologies.Spiritually pure from their ideologies. Changing of God’s will is Sin. Changing of God’s will is Sin. Adam and Eve’s sin in the Garden.Adam and Eve’s sin in the Garden. Mosaic Law- extremely specific.Mosaic Law- extremely specific. Achan publicly executed. Jos.7:1Achan publicly executed. Jos.7:1 Nadab and Abihu killed. Lev.10:1Nadab and Abihu killed. Lev.10:1 Congregations are to be united. 1 Cor.12 Congregations are to be united. 1 Cor.12

Summary Different Gospels are being taught. Gal.1:6 Different Gospels are being taught. Gal.1:6 Ecumenical movement is dangerous. Ecumenical movement is dangerous. N.T - Not to unite w/ other doctrines. N.T - Not to unite w/ other doctrines. God teaches separation from them. God teaches separation from them. “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism” Ephesians 4:4-5

Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. Romans 15:33