Brethren,

How have you been? I trust you are well.

Last week, we looked at Christian unity. This week, we shall be looking at Keeping the Unity of the Spirit. How is this different from what we studied last week? What does that look like? And how does it apply to me? These are all questions we shall be exploring in the study.

In the study, Apostle Paul reminds us to keep the unity of the Spirit by:
1. Staying united by the gospel that unites both Jews and Gentiles in the family of God. 
a. united by the gospel that makes Gentiles acceptable to God, just as it does the Jews.
b. united by the Holy Spirit who is the seal on all who have received the gospel – Jews and Gentiles alike.
2. Staying united in the gospel – in fellowship, sharing with fellow believers who may be in need 
a. united in generosity, sharing with fellow believers who may be in need.
b. united in hospitality, opening our homes to fellow believers.
3. Staying united for the gospel – in actively participating in taking the gospel to others and in coming alongside those who have devoted themselves wholly to taking the gospel to the unsaved.
a. united in our willingness and readiness to bear our share of the responsibility for fulfilling the Great Commission.
b. united in coming alongside those who are risking all for the sake of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
c. united in praying for the open doors for the gospel.

See attached outline for your further reference.

Brethren,

I trust this message finds you well.

Do you sometimes wonder about the numerous Christian denominations and wish we would all be united under one umbrella denomination? How do the differences in the Body of Christ make you feel? 

These are some of the questions our Bible study will be addressing this Sunday. Topic is: Christian Unity.

Key Takeaways include:

1. Christian unity is about believers of whatever nationality or background being of one heart and mind and spirit in our love for Jesus Christ, our commitment to the gospel, and in our collective pursuit of the glory of God. Romans 15:6-12
2. God is the Source of Christian unity. Christian unity is made possible as believers grow in godly character, and Christlikeness. Romans 15:5, 7-9. The Holy Spirit enables believers from all ethnicities, nationalities, personalities, and backgrounds to be of one heart, mind, and spirit in our love for Jesus Christ and in our commitment to the gospel.
3. The result of Christian unity is the blessing of the Body of Christ, advancement of the gospel and the glorification of God.

See attached outline for your further reference.

Happy New Month.