The connotations and denotations of the intriguing Greek word, 'katartizo', and its significance to a Christian's walk with God.

The Bible contains seven instances - in Isaiah and Revelation - of God declaring Himself to be 'the First and the Last' or 'the Beginning and the End.'

The divine title, 'the First and the Last,' describes God's intensive activity - from start to finish - in bringing His purpose for humanity to fruition.

The symphony orchestra may be the most "finely tuned" metaphor of unity and cooperation. Musicians in an orchestra can teach us about working together.

God has laid the foundation of the earth, and will maintain and mend until the project is completed, promising to remain with us from start to finish.

True unity comes from God via His Holy Spirit and requires humbly submitting to God's terms rather than our own agendas.

Unity comes only through the initiation of God. If we would follow the suggestions in Romans 12, we could do our part in promoting unity in God's church.