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

7032 unity, of God's people

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

Unity in a common relationship with God

As children of God

Malachi 2:10 See also Psalm 133:1; Matthew 23:8-9; Romans 8:15-17; Colossians 1:2,12; 1 John 5:1

As the people of God

1 Peter 2:9-10 See also Exodus 6:7; Exodus 19:5-6; Deuteronomy 7:6; 2 Samuel 7:24 pp 1 Chronicles 17:22; Malachi 3:17; Ephesians 1:14; Hebrews 11:25

Unity in a common union with Christ

1 Corinthians 10:16-17; Corinthians 12:27 See also John 11:52; Romans 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 12:12; Galatians 3:26-28; Ephesians 2:17-19; Ephesians 4:16; Colossians 3:11

Unity through common receiving of the Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians 12:13 See also Isaiah 34:16; Acts 10:45-47; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians 2:22; Hebrews 6:4

Unity in a common faith

Ephesians 4:4-6 See also Ephesians 4:13; Titus 1:4; 1 John 1:1-3; Jude 3

Expressions of unity among God's people

Commitment to one another

1 Samuel 18:1-4; Ruth 1:16-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Sharing possessions

Giving support

Joshua 22:3 See also Deuteronomy 3:18; Hebrews 10:24-25

Sharing troubles

2 Corinthians 1:7; Philippians 4:14

Unity expressed in agreement with one another

Living in harmony

Psalm 133:1; Ephesians 4:3; 1 Peter 3:8 See also Romans 12:16; Romans 14:17; 1 Corinthians 10:24; Ephesians 4:25; Philippians 4:2; Colossians 1:12-14; Colossians 3:15

United in purpose

Philippians 1:27 See also Judges 20:11; 1 Samuel 14:7; Ezra 3:8-10; Nehemiah 4:6; Matthew 18:19-20

Of one mind

1 Corinthians 1:10 See also 2 Chronicles 30:12; Philippians 2:2

Unity expressed in worshipping together

Romans 15:5-6 See also Psalm 22:22; Psalm 68:26; Psalm 122:1; 1 Corinthians 14:26; Hebrews 2:12

Unity marks out God's people

John 17:21-23 See also John 13:34-35