PPT-UNITY IN CHRIST

Sweet Hour of Prayer 8 Feb 2017 What unites us Saving work of Christ primary Our common heritage is that Jesus had shed his blood for us redeeming us to God 1 Cor 19 Essential doctrines that define orthodoxy secondary. Our Lady of Lourdes High School. Religion 10 Mrs. Safford. Spring Semester. The First Mark- One. Questions to Think About…. What does it mean to say that the Church is one?. How does the image of the Church as a mystical body of Christ help to understand the unity of the Church?. “If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”. 1 John 1:7. Unity . Unique trait of God’s Children. Unity. I'm so glad I'm a part . of . the Family of God, . I've been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His Blood! . Joint heirs with Jesus . as . we travel this sod, . For I'm part of the family, . The Family of God . 1 Corinthians. . Bible Study . ELCSA(N-T) Synod 2015. 1 Corinthians . Fools rush in ….. Real people, real concerns, real Word. Before I speak, let the word speak to you. Questions for groups. What is the unity of the church, and its source? . (NKJV). 27.  . Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, . “If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”. 1 John 1:7. Unity . Unique trait of God’s Children. The Basis of Unity. (Eph 3:14-21) – Paul asked the Father for…. The riches of His glory. Strengthened with His might. His Spirit in the inner man. Christ in your hearts through faith. Rooted & grounded in love. The Tie that Binds. God’s Desire for Unity within the Body of Christ. I build the people on my team. What it Is and What it Isn’t. “unity”. the . state of being one; . oneness. the . state . . For . wheresoever. the . carcase. is, . there will the eagles . be gathered together.. 10-11-15. The Unity of the Body. 2. THE.INVISIBLE.UNION. 202 Remember, . What Time Is It, Sir? . Then we've got the revelation in this last days, for the Message of the Lord God to gather His Bride together. A street in Ephesus. The City of Ephesus. Capital city of Pro-consular Asia. Great religious, commercial, and political center of Asia. Great theatre—seating capacity of 50,000. Temple of Diana—one of the seven wonders of the world.. THE KEY TO UNITY. . Unity in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-14.. . Unity without borders. Ephesians 2:11-22.. THE SPHERES OF UNITY. . Church and unity. Ephesians 4:1-6.. . Church leaders and unity. Ephesians 4:11-12.. The Bible contains diverse images that represent spiritual and theological truths. For example, water in John 7:38, wind in John 3:8 and a column in 1 Timothy 3:15.. There are several biblical images of unity in the New Testament that demonstrate the integral role unity plays in the nature and mission of the church.. Lesson 9 for December 1, 2018. UNITED IN CHRIST. UNITED IN RECONCILIATION. UNITED IN PRACTICE. UNITED IN THE DIFFERENCES. UNITED IN MISSION. When we accept the salvation that Christ offered at the cross, we are united in Him in a covenant. We are reconciled with God and with men. Our lives are transformed. The believers unite in a common mission, setting our differences aside.. Ephesians 4:1-16. Our walk as Christians demonstrates unity, service & maturity in the Triune God and through the local church.. Ephesians 4:1-16. As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all..