Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Desire for Unity on Earth

What did Christ pray the Father in behalf of His disciples? BR-ASI9 395.1

“That they may be one, even as We are one.” John 17:22. (See also verses 11 and 23.) BR-ASI9 395.2

Why did Christ desire this oneness, or unity, to exist among His followers? BR-ASI9 395.3

“That they all may be one; as Thou, Father, art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in Us: that the world may believe that Thou hast sent Me.” John 17:21. BR-ASI9 395.4

What characteristic identifies Christ’s disciples? BR-ASI9 395.5

“By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to another.” John 13:35. BR-ASI9 395.6

Note.—When there is disunion among believers, the world concludes that they cannot be the people of God because they are working against one another. When believers are one with Christ, they will be united among themselves. BR-ASI9 395.7

How did Paul show his concern in this matter? BR-ASI9 395.8

“Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” 1 Corinthians 1:10. BR-ASI9 395.9