Christian Unity

WHAT IS CHRISTIAN UNITY? 1 Peter 3:8 answers this question perfectly for us and tells us what Christian unity must look like. Here's what the Bible says: "Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind." [1 Peter 3:8] Christian unity glorifies God. Christian unity attracts people to the glory of God. Christian unity is in the will of God. God, Himself is the source of unity. The Bible reveals this to us in Genesis 1:26, "Then God said, Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us." This means that God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit were in perfect unity concerning the creation of human beings. Likewise, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit worked in perfect unity to secure our salvation. The Bible says, "Now it is God who establishes and confirms us [in joint fellowship] with you in Christ, and who has anointed us [empowering us with the gifts of the Spirit]; it is He who has also put His seal on us [that is, He has appropriated us and certified us as His] and has given us the [Holy] Spirit in our hearts as a pledge [like a security deposit to guarantee the fulfillment of His promise of eternal life]. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 [AMP] Because of Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit, we can live in Christian Unity; it is the power of God unto salvation through Jesus Christ. Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Colossians 3:12-14.