Dictionary of Bible Themes: 7032 unity, of God's people

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Dictionary of Bible Themes

A distinguishing characteristic of God's people, which derives from their common relationship with God, and is expressed in commitment to one another, mutual concern, concerted action and harmony within the believing community.

Malachi 2:10

Unity in a common relationship with God

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As children of God

Psalms 133:1
Matthew 23:8-9
Romans 8:15-17
Colossians 1:2,12
1 John 5:1
1 Peter 2:9-10

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As the people of God

Exodus 6:7; 19:5-6
Deuteronomy 7:6
2 Samuel 7:24
Malachi 3:17
Ephesians 1:14

pp 1Ch 17:22

Hebrews 11:25
1 Corinthians 10:16-17; 12:27

Unity in a common union with Christ

Unity through common receiving of the Holy Spirit

Unity in a common faith

Expressions of unity among God's people

Ruth 1:16-17

Commitment to one another

1 Thessalonians 2:8
Acts 4:32

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Sharing possessions

Luke 3:11
Acts 2:44-45
Romans 12:13; 15:27
Galatians 6:6
2 Timothy 2:6
Joshua 22:3

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Giving support

Deuteronomy 3:18
Hebrews 10:24-25
2 Corinthians 1:7
Philippians 4:14

Sharing troubles

Psalms 133:1

Unity expressed in agreement with one another

Ephesians 4:3

Living in harmony

1 Peter 3:8

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United in purpose

Judges 20:11
1 Samuel 14:7
Ezra 3:8-10
Nehemiah 4:6
Matthew 18:19-20
1 Corinthians 1:10

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Of one mind

2 Chronicles 30:12
Philippians 2:2
Romans 15:5-6

Unity expressed in worshipping together

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Psalms 22:22; 68:26; 122:1
1 Corinthians 14:26
Hebrews 2:12
John 17:21-23

Unity marks out God's people

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John 13:34-35