Scott Palmer - THE PURPOSE OF UNITY - Unashamed – Part 58

June 09, 2024

THE PURPOSE OF UNITY
Unashamed – Part 58
June 9, 2024
Romans 15:7-13

Unity in the body brings glory to God

1.   The call to _____________________.

“And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” Ephesians 4:32 (CSB)

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (CSB)

2.   The example of ____________________.

“For Christ Himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in His own body on the cross, He broke down the wall of hostility that separated us.” Ephesians 2:14 (NLT)

3.   Reveals our ________________________.

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”  Romans 15:13 (CSB)

Two truths

 

  • God’s heart includes _____________________.

“After this I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, which no one could number, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes with palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: ‘Salvation belongs to our God, who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!’” Revelation 7:9-10 (CSB)

 

  • We are all called to be _____________________.

“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, ‘Be reconciled to God.’”  II Corinthians 5:20 (CSB)

 

 

  • God’s heart includes _____________________.

“After this I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, which no one could number, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes with palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: ‘Salvation belongs to our God,

who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!’” Revelation 7:9-10 (CSB)

 

  • We are all called to be _____________________.

“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, ‘Be reconciled to God.’”

II Corinthians 5:20 (CSB)