Unity in the Body of Christ

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Unity in the Body of Christ

Unity in the Body Unity is Relational!

Unity is Relational! Spiritual Gifts are Functional! Unity in the Body Unity is Relational! Spiritual Gifts are Functional!

Unity is Dynamic! It impacts! Unity in the Body Unity is Dynamic! It impacts!

CSB Matthew 28:19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you.

Unity in the Body Your life, as a Believer, must be governed by relational principles so the Body of Christ (church) can impact the culture.

12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Unity in the Body The Concepts— Be GRACIOUS 12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Unity in the Body The Concepts— Be COMPASSIONATE 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

Unity in the Body The Concepts— Be HUMBLE 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Unity in the Body The Concepts— Be MORALLY UPRIGHT 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

Unity in the Body The Concepts— Be PEACEMAKERS 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 

Unity in the Body The Concepts— Be FORGIVING 12:19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”says the Lord.

In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Unity in the Body The Concepts— Be LOVING 12:20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Unity in the Body Be an OVERCOMER!! 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Unity in the Body The power of your life (and church):

The power of your life (and church): Unity in the Body The power of your life (and church): In the gifts given to you by the Holy Spirit

The power of your life (and church): Unity in the Body The power of your life (and church): In the gifts given to you by the Holy Spirit In your relationships to each other in the church

The power of your life (and church): Unity in the Body The power of your life (and church): In the gifts given to you by the Holy Spirit In your relationships to each other in the church In your involvement in the lives of people in the world

Unity in the Body

Functioning in the Body