God’s goal of unity

God’s purpose is to bring together and reconcile to himself the whole of creation. This desire for unity is a reflection of the unity within the Godhead; it is expressed in marriage, and demonstrated in the fellowship of the church.

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Unity is a reflection of God’s person Dt 6:4; Jn 17:22 See also Mk 12:29; Mk 12:32; Jn 1:1; Jn 17:11; Ga 3:20; 1 Jn 5:7 Alienation is a result of sin Alienation from God Ge 3:8; Ge 3:23–24; Is 59:2; Eze 28:16; Jas 4:4 Alienation from one another Ge 4:7–9; Ge 4:23–24; Ge 6:11; Jas 4:1–2; Jud 19 God’s…