1. Controversy at Corinth
1 Corinthians 1-4
Heresy or Homogeneity?
Unity is discussed in I Corinthians 1-4 and we look at why unity is necessary as well as how we can overcome and avoid division.

2. The Plea for Absolute Unity (1 Corinthians 1:10)
The plea is issued with the authority of Jesus Christ. In his NAME!
The expectation was for UNITY in…
Speech
Mind
Judgment

3. Why is unity necessary? (1 Corinthians 1:10-13)
Because Christ is One! (1:13; Eph. 4:4-6)
Since we are named after Christ, we must be One as well.
Christ was Crucified for us, (1:13; 15:3; Romans 5:8; Galatians 1:4; 1 Peter 2:24)
We were baptized into His name (1:13; 9; Matthew 28:18-19; Acts 2:38)
Our spiritual welfare demands it! (1:11-12; 3:1-4; Galatians 5:20)

4. We must not Divide to Align Ourselves with Men!
Denominationalism is wrong because it does just that. (John 17:20-21)
Our foundation is Christ, not men! 
Preacheritis is a debilitating & destructive sickness! (1 Corinthians 3:5-9)
We MUST NOT go beyond what is written NO MATTER WHO is telling us to do so! (1 Corinthians 4:6)

5. How do we overcome and avoid division? (1 Corinthians 1:10)
Speak the Same Thing: The Gospel of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:1-5; 1:22-24; 2 Timothy 4:3-4)
Have the Same Mind: The Mind of Christ (Philippians 2:1-5)
Have the Same Judgment: Use the Will of Christ to Determine Right and Wrong (1 Corinthians 2:14-16; Philippians 1:9-11)
Be Mature in Christ (1 Corinthians 3:1-3; 14:20; Ephesians 4:11-16)