In Pursuit of Gospel Unity 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 “…that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me” (John 17:21). “Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful—Christian community is the final apologetic.” Francis Schaeffer “Paul’s Corinth was at once the New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas of the ancient world. The scattered pieces of evidence from Acts, 1 Corinthians, and Romans suggest that the church was in many ways a mirror of the city.” Gordon Fee MAP What Undermines Our Unity? 1. Our Unity Is Undermined by Quarreling. 2. Our Unity is Undermined by Showing Favoritism. 3. Our Unity Is Undermined by Doctrinal Pride “I found the true church at last.” Who goes? “Just my wife and I ‘m not sure she’s really saved either” Today’s Big Takeaway: The secret to our unity rests on our ability to rally around the Gospel. Starry Night Pic