make sense to focus on that truth?

• c. False doctrine is a perversion of God's truth -- to overcome it, we must put the focus on what God has said
  
• D. The Bible is our source book of truth
  
• 1. 2 Tim 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (NKJ)
  
• 2. 2 Pet 1:3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, (NKJ)
  
• E. Let us determine that we will focus on the teaching of Scripture and nothing more, that we may believe and practice only the truth of God
  

• A. Division among believers has plagued the church since shortly after it began
  
• 1. Rom 14:1 Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. (NKJ)
  
• 2. Rom 16:17-18 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple. (NKJ)
  
• 3. 1 Cor 1:10-12 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe's household, that there are contentions among you. Now I say this, that each of you says, ""I am of Paul,'' or ""I am of Apollos,'' or ""I am of Cephas,'' or ""I am of Christ.'' (NKJ)
  
• 4. 1 Cor 11:17-21 Now in giving these instructions I do not praise you, since you come together not for the better but for the worse. For first of all, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it. For there must also be factions among you, that those who are approved may be recognized among you. Therefore when you come together in one place, it is not to eat the Lord's Supper. For in eating, each one takes his own supper ahead of others; and one is hungry and another is drunk. (NKJ)
  
• B. Jesus knew that even Satan could accomplish his work if his forces were divided
  
• 1. Matt 12:25 But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: ""Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. (NKJ)
  
• 2. Division will destroy every effort regardless of its merit, but it will certainly destroy the work of God
  
• C. Jesus prayed specifically that his people would be unified
  
• 1. John 17:20-21 I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that