Working together in unity for Jesus.

UNITY ~ (Cooperation, Fellowship, Harmony, Teamwork)

How does the Bible describe the unity that should exist between Christians?

Key verses ~ John 6:48-51 Yes, I am the bread of life! Your ancestors ate manna in the wilderness, but they all died. However, the bread from heaven gives eternal life to everyone who eats it. I am the living bread that came down out of heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; this bread is my flesh, offered so the world may live.

Christian unity is based on each person's connection with Christ.

Key verse ~ Phil. 1:9 I pray that your love for each other will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in your knowledge and understanding. 

The love commanded by Christ should create deep unity among Christians.

Key verse ~  Phil. 2:1-2 Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and sympathetic? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one heart and purpose. 

Unity ought to be a distinctive mark among Christians.

Many people—even Christians—live only to make a good impression on others or to please themselves. But selfishness brings discord. Paul therefore stressed spiritual unity, asking the Philippians to love one another and to be one in spirit and purpose. When we work together, caring for the problems of others as if they were our problems, we demonstrate Christ's example of putting others first, and we experience unity. Don't be so concerned about making a good impression or meeting your own needs that you strain relationships in God's family.