What is Biblical unity? First, let me address what it’s not. It is not a Nazi mentality of conformity. It’s not all dressing the same. Believing the same in all things. Speaking the same. Or all having the same hairstyle. Biblical unity is not outward conformity. It is not cookie cutter appearance. That borders a [...]
”Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?” (Proverbs 20:9). The believer in Christ can. “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;” (Ephesians 1:7). There is great strength in knowing the marvelous work and gift of [...]
Here’s an excerpt from Dr. Charles Swindoll’s book, “The Grace Awakening” for your prayerful consideration. THE FREEDOM OF GRACE By: Charles Swindoll Won’t some people take it to an extreme? Doesn’t a minister run the risk that some in his flock may take unfair liberties if he presents the message of grace. Couldn’t an awakening [...]
“Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me” (John17:20-21). My wife [...]
“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3). Biblical unity is not focused on externals. God delights in and allows differences. I’m glad. Avoid mistaking uniformity in music, dress, or appearance as unity. The Bible says no such thing. We are admonished to “…keep the unity of the [...]
