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Introduction
The Father, Son and, Holy Spirit, are distinct yet unified in their being and actions.
Examples of this unity include:
(I) Baptism of Jesus, where all three are present. As soon as Jesus was baptised, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” (See Matthew 3:16-17).
(ii) The great commission: Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (See Matthew 28:19-20).
Psalm 133:1: How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.
John 17:23: John 17:23: I in them and you in me - so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world would know that you sent me and love them even as you have loved me.
Acts 4:32: All the believers were in one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.
Romans 12:10,16: Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Ephesians 4:11-13: So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of God.
1 Peter 3:8-9: Finally, all of you, be likeminded, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
Colossians 3:13-14: Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
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