Unity of the Church

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Unity Unity of of the the Church Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church

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Unity of the Church. Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church. Jesus Prayed for Unity. Jn. 17:20-23 Jesus’ desire, prayer. result: world know. Jn. 17:17 unity based on truth – word. Christians living by God’s word are unified. 1 Cor.: Don’t Compromise Unity. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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UnityUnity of of the the Church ChurchFive Lessons on the Lord’s Church

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Jesus Prayed for UnityJn. 17:20-23 Jesus’ desire, prayer result: world know. . . .

Jn. 17:17 unity based on truth – word Christians living by God’s word are unified

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1 Cor.: Don’t Compromise Unity1 Cor. 1:10-13 not wear human names 1 Cor. 1:10 unity, speak same thing 1 Cor. 3:3-4 division, carnality

1 Cor. 14:26 result of unity, assembly for better, edifying 1 Cor. 11:17-19 must be division when brethren not repent

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Eph.: One Body – Must Be MemberEph. 4:3 preserve unity of Spirit

Eph. 4:4-6 unity of the Spirit vs. 4 one body – church vs. 4 one Spirit vs. 4 one hope vs. 5 one Lord vs. 5 one faith vs. 5 one baptism vs. 6 one Father, God

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Eph.: One Body – Must Be MemberEph. 4:3 preserve unity of Spirit

Eph. 4:4-6 unity of the Spirit vs. 4 one body vs. 4 one Spirit vs. 4 one hope vs. 5 one Lord vs. 5 one faith vs. 5 one baptism vs. 6 one Father, God

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Eph.: One Body – Must Be MemberEph. 4:3 preserve unity of Spirit

Eph. 4:4-6 unity of the Spirit vs. 4 one body vs. 4 one Spirit vs. 4 one hope vs. 5 one Lord vs. 5 one faith vs. 5 one baptism vs. 6 one Father, God

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Phil.: Principles of UnityPhil. 2:1 appeal for unity encouragement in Christ consolation of love fellowship of the Spirit affection and compassion

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Phil.: Principles of UnityPhil. 2:1 appeal for unity

Phil. 2:2-3 characteristics vs. 2 same mind (like-minded) vs. 2 same love vs. 2 united in spirit vs. 2 intent on one purpose vs. 3 not selfish vs. 3 not conceited vs. 3-4 humility of mind, regarding other Christians as more important

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UnityUnity of of the the Church ChurchFive Lessons on the Lord’s Church