Category Archives: unity

The Holy Spirit of disunity

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 12:49-13:9.   The Holy Spirit does not always bring peace and unity.  Because he answers to the Son, whose kingdom he is setting up in this universe, he assists in dividing families and bringing discord.  His goal is not peace … Continue reading →

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joy from unity

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Philippians 1:27-2:11.  Paul encouraged the Philippian Christians to complete his joy by fulfilling his expectations: He expected them to unite together in their stand for the gospel, in spite of the suffering it would cause (1:27-30). He expected them to … Continue reading →

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to the praise of his glorious grace

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Ephesians 1.  The hope of a slave, living in Ephesus in the first century was that he might somehow win his redemption and become part of the great and powerful society in which he was a mere servant. A significant … Continue reading →

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