John 17:20-21 
 

The apostles commanded us to see it alike.

Eph. 5:17; 1 Cor. 1:10; Eph. 4:2-6 
 

We must accept God's standard of authority.

Jer. 10:23; Prov. 16:25

2 Tim. 3:16-17; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 4:11; John 12:48 
 

Consequences of going beyond God's standard:

2 John 9; Matt. 7:21-23; 15:9,13 
 

Question: What kind of bush was it? Rose, Azalea, China-berry? 

Application: The name "Christian" - Acts 11:26; 1 Pet. 4:16 
 

Nicodemus came to Jesus by night - John 3:1-2

Question: Why come by night? Was afraid, had to work, a convenient time? 

Application: Action of baptism: Burial - Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12 
 

Jesus wrote on the ground - John 8:3-9

Question: What did Jesus write? The sins, mercy, nothing at all? 

Application: Sing - Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16

God has but one church - Eph. 4:4; 1:22-23

Paul had a thorn in the flesh - 2 Cor. 12:7-10

Question: What was it? Speech impediment, poor eyesight? 

Application: Purpose of baptism: forgiveness - Acts 2:38; 22:16

Obey gospel; added to church - Acts 2:38,41,47