I. The Background of the Imperatives.
II. The Basis of the Imperatives (commands are in the present tense, a commitment, and a habit)
     A. Rejoice (2 Corinthians 7:7; 13:9; Philippians 4)
     B. Mend your ways - restore, furnish, setting a bone, repairing a net
     C. Comfort one another - to come along-side of, often used to describe the Holy Spirit who comes along-side of believers (2 Corinthians 1:3-7)
     D. Agree with one another
     E. Live in peace with one another (no retaliation)
III. The Blessing of the Imperatives
     A. The Father's love and peace.
     B. The Son's grace.
     C. The Holy Spirit's fellowship.
Next Steps:
     > Unity and oneness requires constant work.
     > Take the time to apply these commands to:
          - your heart
          - your house
          - your household of faith