1. Plea for Unity Plea for Unity Evidence of Factions Evidence of Factions

2. “I am of Christ” ~ 1 Corinthians 1:12

3. Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? ~ 1 Cor. 1:13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? ~ 1 Cor. 1:13 “In Him” ~ Rom. 6:3; 2 Cor. 5:17 Eph. 1:3,7; John 3:3-5 (“new birth”) “In Him” ~ Rom. 6:3; 2 Cor. 5:17 Eph. 1:3,7; John 3:3-5 (“new birth”) “Christian” / “of Christ”~ Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16 “Christian” / “of Christ”~ Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16

4. 1 Tim. 4:6 ~ If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed. 1 Tim. 4:6 ~ If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed. 1 Tim. 6:3-4 ~ If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, … 1 Tim. 6:3-4 ~ If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, …

5. 2 John 9 ~ Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 2 John 9 ~ Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 1 Cor. 14:37 ~ If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. 1 Cor. 14:37 ~ If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.

6. 2 Tim. 3:16 ~ All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 2 Tim. 3:16 ~ All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, Rom. 6:17 ~ But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. Rom. 6:17 ~ But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered.

7. John 12:48 ~ He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him — the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. John 12:48 ~ He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him — the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. Luke 6:46 ~ "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do the things which I say? Luke 6:46 ~ "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do the things which I say?

8. 2 Cor. 10:14 ~ For we are not overextending ourselves (as though our authority did not extend to you), for it was to you that we came with the gospel of Christ; 2 Cor. 10:14 ~ For we are not overextending ourselves (as though our authority did not extend to you), for it was to you that we came with the gospel of Christ; Gal. 1:6 ~ I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, Gal. 1:6 ~ I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel,

9. 1 Cor.12:12,13; Matthew 16:18; Acts 20:28 1 Cor.12:12,13; Matthew 16:18; Acts 20:28 Acts 2:47 - added; 11:20-26; Eph. 4:4 – one Body Acts 2:47 - added; 11:20-26; Eph. 4:4 – one Body Rom.16:16 – The churches of Christ greet you. Rom.16:16 – The churches of Christ greet you. Gal. 6:10 – household of faith Gal. 6:10 – household of faith 1 Cor. 1:2 – church of God 1 Cor. 1:2 – church of God The people of God wear the name of Christ because they are His people – they are not His people because they wear His name. The people of God wear the name of Christ because they are His people – they are not His people because they wear His name.

10. Philippians 1:21 ~ For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 ~ For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 1 Cor. 6:15; 2 Cor. 5:14 2 Cor. 10:1, 5; Eph. 3:1; 4:13 Col. 3:16 1 Cor. 6:15; 2 Cor. 5:14 2 Cor. 10:1, 5; Eph. 3:1; 4:13 Col. 3:16 Does “Christ” define you? Does “Christ” define you?

11. “I am of Christ” ~ 1 Corinthians 1:12