Unity

John 10:16 NKJV

And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd.

Fold- dwelling , ranch, pen in which animals are kept - this case it was the judaism for the jew

I have other sheep is tied to the previous two verses by the assumption that, however many sheep Jesus has, they are known to Jesus and ultimately respond to his voice. At the same time, this verse refers back to vv. 1–5. There the sheep pen represents Judaism. Jesus calls his own sheep out of that fold, thereby constituting his own flock; the sheep that remain in that pen are, presumably, the unbelieving Jews. If Jesus has other sheep that are not of this sheep pen, the reference must be to Gentiles. When he calls them, they, too, will respond to his voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd (cf. Additional Note). Thus, salvation which is ‘from the Jews’ (4:22) must first be announced to the Jews, but opens to enlist Gentiles as well

Carson, D. A. (1991). The Gospel according to John (p. 388). Leicester, England; Grand Rapids, MI: Inter-Varsity Press; W.B. Eerdmans.fold is a house, courtyard palace dwelling

Church unity is the spiritual union of the redeemed through the indwelling of the Spirit, which manifests in the visible gathering of the faithful.

For a church to be unified as the Bible has it- the partners have to be filled with the Holy Sprit.

Being filled with the Holy Spirit comes with some fruit

Galatians 5:22 NKJV

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

5 Characteristics of Unity

Humility

Gentleness

Love

Peace

Patience

Humility - We put others before ourselves.

Open Bibles to Philippians 2:3

Philippians 2:3 NKJV

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

Gentleness- treat people with respect

Proverbs 15:1–2 (The Message)

A gentle response defuses anger,

but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.

Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise;

fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.

Love- Love without conditions- this is what Jesus does

Love- Love without conditions- this is what Jesus does

Proverbs 10:12 NKJV

Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.

Hatred stirs up strife,

but love covers all offenses.

Peace- seek to resolve conflict

Proverbs 14:30 NKJV

A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.

Patience- Love people where they are at

1 Thessalonians 5:14 NKJV

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.

And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.

This is big- we are not the holy ghost police but warning those who are out of bounds is done with and in love.