What does the Bible say about unity among beleivers?
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The Bible teaches that believers are called to live in loving, visible unity grounded in their shared faith in the one Lord, one God, and one gospel. Ephesians 4:3-6 urges Christians to preserve the unity created by the Holy Spirit through peace and humility. Paul appeals in 1 Corinthians 1:10 for believers to reject divisive party spirit and to be united in mind and judgment under Christ. Jesus says in John 13:34-35 that sacrificial love identifies His disciples before the world. This unity does not ignore truth, but holds firmly to the apostolic teaching, as 2 Thessalonians 2:15 teaches. Psalm 133:1-2 celebrates such brotherly harmony as a precious blessing from God.
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- Ephesians 4:3-6 15 votes
being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, even as you also were called in one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in us all.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10 12 votes
Now I beg you, brothers, through the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
- John 13:34-35 8 votes
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
- 2 Thessalonians 2:15 7 votes
So then, brothers, stand firm and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word or by letter.
- Psalms 133:1-2 7 votes
See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, that ran down on the beard, even Aaron’s beard, that came down on the edge of his robes,
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