2. Envy, Strife, Division fill the religious world Proof: Phone book Proof: Bible Acts 17:16; 1 Cor. 11:19; 1 Jn. 2:19

3. Many desire unity in religious matters The Bible teaches it Zeph. 3:9; Psa. 133:1-3; Phil. 3:16; 1:27 Division is hurtful & harmful Any “accord” is not acceptable Acts 7:57; 18:12; 19:29

5. Feelings Acts 23:1; 22:19, 20; 26:9 Gen. 37:29-35; Prov. 14:12

6. Feelings Opinion 1 Cor. 3:1-4; 4:6

7. Feelings Opinion Error Acts 20:29, 30; Gal. 1:6-8; 5:4; 4:30

8. Feelings Opinion Error Self Jud. 21:25; Phil. 2:1-4; 3 Jn. 9-11

9. Feelings Opinion Error Self

10. Jesus prayed for unity Jn. 17:20, 21, 17 Paul commanded unity 1 Cor. 1:10

11. Unity was realized… Among apostles & others Acts 1:13, 14; 2:1 Among converts Acts 2:38-47 After preaching Christ & church Acts 8:4-13

12. Unity was realized… After persecution Acts 4:1-35 After discipline Acts 5:1-12 After debate Acts 15:1-29

13. When truth is taught, Those who heed will be of “one accord” 1 Jn. 1:1-3, 7

14. We can be united on: Name of individuals 1 Pet. 4:16 Name of church Rom. 16:16

15. We can be united on: Marriage Rom. 7:1-4 Baptism Rom. 6:3, 4

17. Envy, Strife, Division fill the religious world Proof: Phone book Proof: Bible Acts 17:16; 1 Cor. 11:19; 1 Jn. 2:19

18. Many desire unity in religious matters The Bible teaches it Zeph. 3:9; Psa. 133:1-3; Phil. 3:16; 1:27 Division is hurtful & harmful Any “accord” is not acceptable Acts 7:57; 18:12; 19:29