‘Look what love the Father has given us: we have been called children of God: and indeed we are. And the planet does not know us, due to the fact that it has not known Him.It’s okay. ”
The Church is the Body of Christ. all Christian is simply a associate of this body. The Lord Jesus Christ is the Head who directs the actions of the full body. All members execute different functions, but each is needed for the wellness and functioning of the full body. The Holy Spirit gives life to the body. It is His presence that gives unity to the full body.
WHAT THE BIBLE’S UNITEDNESS
1. Read 1 John 3:1. If you are a kid of God, and He is the Father of each of us, what do these verses say about relationships with another believers?
2. The word ‘Community’ comes from the word ‘coinonia’, which means ‘sharing together’. Father has given us so much to share with others. Read the following verses and compose what you can share with others and how.
3. The unity of God’s children is based on the reality that all are sinners who have been forgiven. We are forgiven, but we inactive tend to sin. Do you realize your work to the brother you insulted? Mt. 5.22-24
4. What is your work erstwhile your brother insulted you? Mt. 18,15-35
Christians should be honest and honest with 1 another. And you shouldn't pretend to be better than everyone else or that you're better than you are.
The Church is the only community in which the unworthiness of candidates is simply a condition of membership.
5. Imagine this: Believers sit in a room, drink tea, eat cookies, and discuss the latest hockey game. Then the conversation goes down about which animal to keep at home. Then individual tells a fresh joke. Everyone's laughing and in a good mood. The conversation ends with a discussion on what weather can be expected in the coming days. To say goodbye, individual says, “How good to have specified a community!”
(a) Is this truly a Christian community?
(b) Why?
(c) Can we change that? How?
IMPORTANT OF THE COMMUNITY
6. Why is community so important?
Proverbs 27,17
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
7. Why do God’s children gather together? Hbr 10,24-25
8. Sometimes it is helpful to read another scripture that is straight related to the text we are studying. specified a verse is called “a parallel”. The parallel verse to Heb 10:24-25 is Heb 3:13. From this verse, we will realize why it is essential to encourage 1 another all day.
9. Explain briefly why you request a community.
CHRIST’S BODY
10. God describes the Christian’s relation with Christ and the relation between Christians, utilizing the image of the flesh. Who's the head of this body? Why? Col 1,18
11. In the spiritual body – the Church – each has its own crucial function, but members do not have the same functions. Read 1 Cor 12:14-27,
(a) Who gives different functions to individual members? verse 18
(b) What does Father want? verse 25
(c) What attitude can divide the body? verse 15, 16, 21
(d) Are there any unnecessary members in the body? verses 20-22
12. What maintains the unity of the body (Ef 4:2-3)?
‘Here's how good and how good it is erstwhile the brothers live together.!” (Ps 133,1)
LOCAL COMMUNITY
13. What was the activity of the first Christian community in Jerusalem, as described in Acts 2:42?
14. Read Ef 4,11-13. Who equips Saints to execute their ministry?
What is 1 intent of Christian ministry? verse 13
15. Read 1 Peter 5.1-5. This passage contains instructions for leaders and members of the “ flock”. Compare appropriate and inappropriate conduction in the table below.
16. In Colossians 4.3-4 Paul asks for prayers for his ministry.
(a) compose Paul’s prayer request in your own words.
(b) What can you do next week for those who aid you grow spiritually?
17. What instructions have you received to support those called to preach and teach?
1 Cor. 9,11-14.
SUMMARY
True spiritual unity is based on the rule of giving and receiving from another Christians. You can share with others all that the Father has given you — forgiveness, love, word, your gifts, etc. God gives you fellowship so that you can strengthen and grow. He wants Christians to live in unity and harmony. The example of the human body helps us to realize the relation between Christians. The Lord Jesus is the Head of the Body, which consists of all who believe in Him. It is besides very crucial that you know God’s will regarding your relation with a tiny group of believers. The Father gives us leaders who will aid you grow in the Lord Jesus Christ and become useful in the ministry. In the place where you live, you should join the local community to gain education, communicate, praise the Lord and service him.
