The Paul Tripp Podcast 1033. How Do I Navigate Disunity In My Church? | Ask Paul Tripp
Feb 6, 2026
Questions about handling division in local churches and when walking away might be necessary. The importance of unity as a divine necessity and a witness to the world. Biblical foundations for unity drawn from Psalms, Ephesians, and John. Common roots of conflict like loyalties, personalities, ministries, and theology.
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Unity Is A Divine Miracle
- The unity of the church is not a luxury but a God-ordained necessity and a miracle of divine grace.
- Paul Tripp emphasizes that vastly different people are held together by gospel-created unity that points to eternity.
Unity Requires Humility And Bearing
- Paul Tripp highlights Ephesians 4 as the gospel's immediate application to the church: unity through humility, gentleness, and patience.
- He stresses that believers must 'bear with' irritating people to maintain the unity of the Spirit.
Unity As Gospel Witness
- Jesus prays for believers to be one as the Father and Son are one, making unity both a goal and a divine provision.
- Tripp notes the church's unity is intended as a persuasive witness to the unbelieving world.
