Holy Father, keep them in thy name, which thou hast given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. (John 17:11)

Concerning Unity

The truth we hear today concerns the oneness of the people of Christ. If I would ask you this simple question, "Are you for the unity of Christians?" there would be no doubt in my mind that all of you present would answer yes.

If I could ask you another question, "... and would you be willing to die for the cause of unity among Christians?" I would anticipate a very different response. It is one thing to agree to the desirability of Christian unity. It is quite another to lay down one’s life for that cause.

You and I are not called upon to lay down our lives so that believers in Christ Jesus could be one. That has already been done for us. Our task is to…