Practicing Unity (Acts 2:42-47)

Last Sunday at Grace, Pastor Tim challenged us with this question:
"Do you really want unity?"

(If you didn't hear Tim's message, you can find it on YouTube, Facebook, or on our sermon podcast).

"Do you really want unity" seems like an obvious question. After all, who wants to be a part of a church that's divided, distant, or cliquish?

But it's easy to look at the history of Christianity to see how rare unity is. And not only hundreds of years ago but in our own day and in our lives; we can all testify to the unfortunate rarity of unity.

It's tempting to give up the hope of unity as a good at all, choosing instead to focus on lesser goals that are more attainable.

So, why keep chasing unity? Because it glorifies God. That's what we see in Acts 2:42-47. It's an idealistic picture of the church - everyone is together, sharing, caring for each other, growing together, and reaching people for Christ.

When Christians function as we should, God is glorified.

So, how do we contribute to the unity of the church? What can you do to be a force for unity and the glory of God?

Let's talk about it on Sunday at Grace.

In Christ,
Pastor Bob

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42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

- Acts 2:42-47