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My Journey to Life, Step 24—Unity

Foreword

Preface

Step Twenty-four—Unity in the Body of Christ

Bible Discovery:

1. As Jesus approached his death on the cross, what subject consumed Him?

2. How important is church unity?

3. How is it possible to achieve the unity for which Jesus prayed?

4. What is the hope that the united church shares?

5. Does biblical unity require uniformity?

6. What is the basis of the believer’s unity?

7. How does Christ’s New Commandment relate to unity?

8. In what ways does the cross of Christ enable unity?

9. What are practical steps to unity?

10. How can harmony be restored if there is evidence of disunity in the church?

11. What does the Acts 15 story of the Jerusalem Council teach about unity in the church?

12. In what way might the Second Coming of Jesus be hastened through unity in the body of Christ, His church?

Reflection…

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Discussion Questions:

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6. What is the basis of the believer&rsquo;s unity?

The Holy Spirit unites the church through the Word of God. The Spirit works to fulfill Christ&rsquo;s promise of a united church by guiding believers into all truth. Christ-centered truth then becomes the basis of unity. Love for Jesus and His written Word is the bond that keeps us together.

Though study of God&rsquo;s Word, fellowship, exercising spiritual gifts and love are all important, their full meaning comes through the One who said, &ldquo;I am the way, the truth, and the life&rdquo; (<span title="John 14:6" class="egwlink egwlink_bible" data-link="1965.54405">John 14:6</span>). As the truth as it is in Jesus becomes our focus, it will eliminate all prejudice and friction. This process is not the work of a moment, but of a lifetime. We are continual learners in the school of Christ. It is the Spirit who reveals to us our implicit biases and enables us to unite as heaven is united.

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6. What is the basis of the believer’s unity?