2. Unity of the Church
Ephesians 4:1-6
December 11, 2016

3. Unity of the Church
Division is NOT acceptable to God. 1 Corinthians 1:12-13 Plea for Unity

4. Definition of Terms
Unification – “to make into a unit or a coherent whole”. Union – “an act or instance of joining 2 or more things into one”.

5. Unity
Is realized when all churches are “likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind” Philippians 2:2

6. Unity
Is actualized when all who claim to be Christians “speak the same thing” “that there be no divisions among you,” and “be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” 1 Corinthians 1:10

7. Unity of the Church
Prerequisites

8. Prerequisites of Unity
Importance of Unity Psalm 133:1 John 17:20-21

9. Prerequisites of Unity
Three Elements of Unity Standard is the Word of God – John 17:17, 2 John 9 Unity entails separation – 2 Corinthians 6:17, Ephesians 5:11 Proper attitude desired – Ephesians 4:3, Jude 3

10. Prerequisites Principles
Unity of the Church
Prerequisites Principles

11. One Body The Church Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:18
Principles of Unity
One Body The Church Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:18

12. One Spirit The Holy Spirit James 2:26, John 15:26
Principles of Unity
One Spirit The Holy Spirit James 2:26, John 15:26

13. Principles of Unity
One Hope The Hope of Salvation Colossians 1:23, 2 Thessalonians 2:14, Titus 2:13

14. One Lord Jesus Christ Acts 10:36, Ephesians 1:22
Principles of Unity
One Lord Jesus Christ Acts 10:36, Ephesians 1:22

15. One Faith Faith delivered to the saints Romans 10:17, Jude 3
Principles of Unity
One Faith Faith delivered to the saints Romans 10:17, Jude 3

16. One Baptism The obedience to truth 1 Peter 1:22-23, John 3:3-5
Principles of Unity
One Baptism The obedience to truth 1 Peter 1:22-23, John 3:3-5

17. Principles of Unity
One God and Father The Creator, the Sustainer, the Benefactor Acts 17:28, Galatians 4:6

18. Prerequisites Principles Pattern
Unity of the Church
Prerequisites Principles Pattern

19. Pattern of Unity
The Father and Son are united in – Love – John 3:16 Desire – John 3:17 Message – John 7:16 John 17:20-21

20. Pattern of Unity
The Physical Body is united. 1 Corinthians 12:18-20 Colossians 2:2 Ephesians 4:16

21. Prerequisites Principles Pattern Purpose
Unity of the Church
Prerequisites Principles Pattern Purpose

22. Purpose of Unity
To live peaceably with all men. Romans 12:18 To be a light. John 13:34-35 To build Luke 11:17

23. Prerequisites Principles Pattern Purpose
Unity of the Church
Prerequisites Principles Pattern Purpose

24. Was the Church of the New Testament Unified?
12 Apostles All from different backgrounds. Yet all stood as one on Pentecost Acts 2:14, 36

25. Was the New Testament Church unified?
Extent of Our Unity Isaiah 11:6-8

26. Can the Church be unified Today?
YES IF…. It looks to the Word of God for guidance.

27. Invitation Christians Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5
Confess - James 5:16, 1 John 1:9
Pray - Acts 8:24, James 5:16

28. Invitation Non - Christians Hear – Romans 10:17, Acts 18:8,
Believe – Romans. 10:9-10, Hebrews 11:6
Repent – Luke 13:3,5 Acts 17:30
Confess – Acts 8:37, Matthew 10:32
Be Baptized – Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-5
Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:35