1. THE MOTIVATION FOR UNITY (vv. 1)
–Starting with the right attitude
A. The encouragement - paraklsis,
B. The comfort - paramuthion.
1 John4:8, 1 John 4:19
C. The fellowship – koinonia
Isaiah 43:4a
D. The affection and sympathy – splanchna and oiktirmos

2. THE NATURE OF UNITY (vv. 2)
- Encouraged by the right models
Philippians 4:4-9
A. Joy in the same mind, having the same love
B. Of one accord

3. THE ATTITUDES FOR MAINTAINING UNITY (vv. 3-5)
– Maintained through the right theology
Galatians 5:16-20
A. Do nothing through selfish ambition or conceit- Kenodoxia and Kenos (3a)
B. Holiness in humbleness - tapeinos (3b)
1Peter 5:6-7
C. The Highest standard and commandment (4)
Matthew 22:36-39
D. Christ is our Key (5)