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3. ONENESS IN
CHRIST
Pagiging Isa Kay Cristo
DENIS FORTIN

4. Oneness in Christ Contents 1 Creation and Fall 2 Causes of Disunity
3 “That They May All Be One”
4 The Key to Unity
5 The Experience of Unity in the Early Church
6 Images of Unity
7 When Conflicts Arise
8 Unity in Faith
9 The Most Convincing Proof
10 Unity and Broken Relationships
11 Unity in Worship
12 Church Organization and Unity
13 Final Restoration of Unity
Pangsiyam na liksyon

5. Oneness in Christ
Our Goal
the purpose of this series of Bible study lessons is to provide biblical instruction on the topic of Christian unity for us as Seventh-day Adventists, who, now, as always, face challenges to that unity, and will until the end of time.
Ang Ating Mithiin. Ang layunin nitong serye ng mga liksyon ng pag-aaral ng Biblia ay para magbigay ng tagubiling biblikal sa tema ng Kristiyanong pagkakaisa para sa atin bilang mga Seventh-day Adventists, na, ngayon, gaya nang lagi, ay humaharap sa mga hamon sa pagkakaisang ‘yon, at haharap pa hanggang sa wakas ng panahon.

6. Proof The Most Convincing Oneness in Christ Lesson 9, December 1
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7. The Most Convincing Proof
Key Text
John 11:51, 52, NKJV
“now this he did not say on his own authority; but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation, and not for that nation only, but also that He would gather together in one the children of God who were scattered abroad.”
Susing Talata. “Hindi niya ito sinabi mula sa kanyang sarili, kundi bilang pinakapunong pari nang panahong iyon siya’y nagpropesiya na si Jesus ay mamamatay para sa bansa; at hindi para sa bansa lamang, kundi upang tipunin niya sa iisa ang mga anak ng Diyos na nagkahiwa-hiwalay” (Juan 11:51, 52).

8. The Most Convincing Proof
Initial Words
we focus on the visible unity of the church in its expression in the day-to-day lives of Christians and the mission of the church.
According to Jesus, the church does not simply proclaim God’s message of salvation and reconciliation. The unity of the church itself also is an essential expression of that reconciliation.
Panimulang Salita. Magpupokus tayo sa nakikitang pagkakaisa ng iglesya sa pagpapahayag nito sa pang-araw-araw na buhay ng mga Kristiyano at ang misyon ng iglesya. ¶ Ayon kay Jesus, hindi lamang basta ipoproklama ng iglesya ang mensahe ng Diyos ng kaligtasan at pagkakasundo. Ang pagkakaisa ng iglesya mismo ang isang kinakailangan ding pagpapahayag ng pagkakasundong ‘yon.

9. 1. Unity Under the Cross (Ephesians 1:7-10)
The Most Convincing Proof
Quick Look
1. Unity Under the Cross (Ephesians 1:7-10)
2. Practical Unity (Ephesians 4:25-5:2)
3. Unity in Mission (Acts 2:1-4)
1. Pagkakaisa sa Ilalim ng Krus (Efeso 1:7-10)
2. Praktikal na Pagkakaisa (Efeso 4:25-5:2)
3. Pagkakaisa sa Misyon (Gawa 2:1-4)

10. The Most Convincing Proof
1. Unity Under the Cross
Ephesians 1:7-10 nkjv
“in him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace which He made to abound toward us..., having made known to us the mystery of His will..., that in the...fullness of
the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ...in Him.”
1. Pagkakaisa sa Ilalim ng Krus. “Sa kanya’y mayroon tayong katubusan sa pamamagitan ng kanyang dugo, na kapatawaran ng ating mga kasalanan, ayon sa mga kayamanan ng kanyang biyaya, na pinasagana niya sa atin..., na ipinaalam niya sa atin ang hiwaga ng kanyang kalooban..., bilang katiwala ng kaganapan ng panahon, ¶ upang tipunin ang lahat ng mga bagay kay Cristo....” (Efeso 1:7-10).

11. Unity Under the Cross
Christ Creates Unity
church unity also is a gift of God. Unity is not a human creation through our efforts, good works, and intentions. Jesus Christ creates that unity through His death and resurrection.
As we appropriate by faith His death and resurrection through baptism and forgiveness of our sins, as we join in common fellowship.
Lumilikha ng Pagkakaisa si Cristo. Ang pagkakaisa ng iglesya ay isa ring regalo ng Diyos. Ang pagkakaisa ay hindi isang nilikha ng tao sa pamamagitan ng ating mga pagsisikap, mabuting gawa, at intensyon. Nilikha ni Jesu-Cristo ang pagkakaisang ‘yon sa pamamagitan ng Kanyang kamatayan at muling pagkabuhay. ¶ Ating inaangkin sa pamamagitan ng pananampalataya ang Kanyang kamatayan at muling pagkabuhay sa pamamagitan ng bautismo at kapatawaran ng ating mga kasalanan, samantalang sumasali tayo sa panlahat na pagsasama-sama.

12. We have a common Father; thus, we are all sons and daughters of God.
Unity Under the Cross
Christ Creates Unity
We also experience this unity in Christ through baptism. Baptism is another bond that we Adventists commonly share, as it symbolizes our faith in Christ.
We have a common Father; thus, we are all sons and daughters of God.
And we have a common Savior in whose death and resurrection we are baptized (Rom. 6:3, 4).
Mararanasan din natin itong pagkakaisa kay Cristo sa pamamagitan ng bautismo. Ang bautismo ay isa pang tali na tayong Adventista ay karaniwang ibinabahagi, dahil sinisimbolohan nito ang ating pananampalataya kay Cristo. ¶ Mayroon tayong isang panlahat na Ama; kaya, lahat tayo’y mga nanak na lalaki at babae ng Diyos. ¶ Meron tayong panlahat na Tagapagligtas na sa Kanyang kamatayan at muling pagkabuhay ay nabautismuhan tayo (Roma 6:3, 4).

13. Unity Under the Cross
Ministry of Reconciliation
As God’s new creation, believers receive a threefold ministry of reconciliation.
(1) Our ministry is to invite those who are still alienated from God to be reconciled to God and join us in our mission. (2) The church also is God’s people reconciled to one another. To be united to Christ means we are united to one another, a visible reality.
Ministri ng Pagkakasundo. Bilang bagong nilalang ng Diyos, ang mga mananampalataya ay tumatanggap nang may tatlong bahaging ministri ng pagkakasundo. ¶ (1) Ang ating ministri ay para imbitahan yung mga nananatiling napalayo mula sa Diyos para maipagkasundo sa Diyos at samahan tayo sa ating misyon. (2) Ang iglesya ay bayan din ng Diyos na nagkasundo sa isa’t isa. Ang maging magkaisa kay Cristo ay nangangahulugang tayo’y magkaisa sa isa’t isa, isang nakikitang reyalidad.

14. Unity Under the Cross
Ministry of Reconciliation
(3) Through this ministry of reconciliation, the church tells the universe that God’s plan of redemption is true and powerful. The great controversy is about God and His character. Inasmuch as the church cultivates unity and reconciliation, the universe sees the working out of God’s eternal wisdom (see Eph. 3:8–11).
(3) Sa pamamagitan nitong pagkakasundo, sinasabi ng iglesya sa sansinukob na tunay at makapangyarihan ang panukala ng katubusan ng Diyos. Ang malaking tunggalian ay tungkol sa Diyos at ang Kanyang karakter. Sapagkat pinapaunlad ng iglesya ang pagkakaisa at pagkakasundo, nakikita ng sansinukob ang katuparan ng walang-hanggang karunungan ng Diyos (tingnan ang Efeso 3:8-11).

15. The Most Convincing Proof
2. Practical Unity
Ephesians 4:25-5:2 NKJV
“putting away lying.... ‘Be angry, and do not sin’.... Steal no longer.... Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth....
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God.... Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away....
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.... Walk in love.”
2. Praktikal na Pagkakaisa. “Itakuwil ang kasinungalingan.... Magalit kayo ngunit huwag magkasala.... Huwag nang magnakaw pa.... Anumang masamang salita ay hindi dapat lumabas sa inyong bibig.... At huwag ninyong pighatiin ang Espiritu Santo ng Diyos.... Lahat ng pait, galit, poot, pag-aaway, at paninirang-puri ay inyong alisin.... ¶ Maging mabait kayo sa isa’t isa, mga mahabagin, nagpapatawad sa isa’t isa.... Lumakad kayo sa pag-ibig....” (Efeso 4:25-5:2).

16. 2. Practical Unity
Revealing Christ’s Character
“what christ was in His life on this earth, that every Christian is to be.
He is our example, not only in His spotless purity, but in His patience, gentleness, and winsomeness of disposition.”—Signs of the Times, July 16, 1902.
There are many passages of Scripture that invite Christians to follow the example of Jesus and to be living
Inihahayag ang Karakter ni Cristo. “Kung ano si Cristo sa Kanyang buhay sa lupang ito, ‘ganoon dapat maging ang bawat Kristiyano. ¶ Siya ang ating halimbawa, hindi lang sa Kanyang walang-batik na kadalisayan, kundi sa Kanyang pasensya, kahinahunan, at pagiging kaakit-akit na likas.”—Signs of the Times July 16, ¶ Maraming mga sipi ng Kasulatan na umaanyaya sa mga Kristiyano na sundin ang halimbawa ni Jesus at maging buhay

17. witnesses of God’s grace to others.
2. Practical Unity
Revealing Christ’s Character
witnesses of God’s grace to others.
We also are invited to seek the welfare of others (Matt. 7:12); to bear each other’s burdens (Gal. 6:2); to live in simplicity and to focus on inward spirituality instead of outward display (Matt. 16:24–26; 1 Pet. 3:3, 4); and to follow healthful living practices (1 Cor. 10:31).
na mga saksi ng biyaya ng Diyos sa iba. ¶ Tayo’y inaanyayahan din na hanapin ang kapakanan ng iba (Mateo 7:12); na dalhin ang pasanin ng isa’t isa (Galacia 6:2); na mamuhay sa kasimplihan at magpokus sa panloob na espirituwalidad sa halip na panlabas na pagpapakita (Mateo 16:24-26; 1 Pedro 3:3, 4); at sundin ang nagpapalakas na mga praktis ng pamumuhay (1 Corinto 10:31).

18. 2. Practical Unity
Revealing Christ’s Character
The patience manifested in moments of annoyance, a disciplined life in the midst of tension and conflicts, a gentle spirit in response to impatience and harsh words, are marks of the spirit of Jesus we are invited to emulate.
Believers are to be known not only for their moral rectitude but also for their interest in the welfare of others.
Ang pasensyang ipinapakita sa mga sandali ng pambubuwisit, isang disiplinadong buhay sa gitna ng tensiyon at labanan, isang mahinahong espiritu bilang tugon sa kawalan ng pasensya at masasakit na salita, ay mga marka ng espiritu ni Jesus na inaanyayahan tayong gayahin. ¶ Ang mga mananampalataya ay dapat makilala hindi lamang sa kanilang moral na katapatan kundi sa kanila ring interes sa kapakanan ng iba.

19. 2. Practical Unity
Unity Amid Diversity
In Romans 14 and 15, Paul addresses issues that deeply were dividing the church. His response to these issues was to invite the Romans to show tolerance and patience for one another.
Unity among Christians manifests itself in forbearance when we do not always agree on points, especially when they are not essential to our faith.
Sa Roma 14 at 15, pinatutungkulan ni Pedro ang mga isyu na buong lalim na hinahati ang iglesya. Ang tugon niya sa mga isyung ito ay anyayahan ang mga taga-Roma na magpakita nang pagpapaubaya at pasensya para sa isa’t isa. ¶ Ang pagkakaisa sa mga Kristiyano ay lumilitaw sa kahinahunan kapag hindi tayo laging nagkakasundo sa mga punto, lalo na kapag hindi mahalaga ito sa ating pananampalataya.

20. began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
The Most Convincing Proof
3. Unity in Mission
Acts 2:1-4 nkjv
“when the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. ... Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and
began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
3. Pagkakaisa sa Misyon. “Nang dumating ang araw ng Pentecostes, silang lahat ay nagkakatipon sa isang lugar. ... Sa kanila’y may nagpakitang parang mga dilang apoy na nahahati at lumapag sa bawat isa sa kanila. Silang lahat ay napuspos ng Espiritu Santo, ¶ at nagsimulang magsalita ng iba’t ibang wika, ayon sa ipinagkaloob sa kanila ng Espiritu” (Gawa 2:1-4).

21. 3. Unity in Mission
Putting Personal Differences Aside
in acts 1:14 and 2:46, the phrase “with one accord” also means “persevered with one mind.” This came as a result of their being together in one place, seeking in prayer the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to send them the Comforter.
As they waited, it would have been easy for them to begin to criticize one another. Some could have pointed to
Isinasantabi ang mga Personal na Pagkakaiba. Sa Gawa 1:14 at 2:46, ang kasabihang “nagkakaisa” ay nangangahulugan din na “nagtiyagang may isang isip.” Ito’y nangyari bilang bunga ng kanilang pagiging magkasama sa isang lugar, hinahangad sa panalangin ang katuparan ng pangako ni Jesus na isugo sa kanila ang Mang-aaliw. ¶ Samantalang naghihintay sila, napakadali sanang magpasimulang sisihin ang isa’t isa. Ang iba’y maaaring dinaliri ang

22. 3. Unity in Mission
Putting Personal Differences Aside
Peter’s denial of Jesus (John 18:15– 18, 25–27) and to Thomas’s doubting Jesus’ resurrection (John 20:25).
They could have remembered John and James’s request to receive the most powerful positions in Jesus’ kingdom (Mark 10:35– 41), or that Matthew was a former despised tax collector (Matt. 9:9).
pagtatakwil ni Pedro kay Jesus (Juan 18:15-18, 25-27) at sa pagdududa ni Tomas sa muling pagkabuhay ni Jesus (Juan 20:25). ¶ Maaaring inalala nila ang kahilingan ng Juan at Santiago na tanggapin ang pinakamakapangyarihang posisyon sa kaharian ni Jesus (Marcos 10:35-41), o na si Mateo ay isang dating kinamumuhiang maniningil ng buwis (Mateo 9:9).

23. 3. Unity in Mission
Putting Personal Differences Aside
“The disciples felt their spiritual need and cried to the Lord for the holy unction that was to fit them for the work of soul saving. They were weighted with the burden of the salvation of souls.
They realized that the gospel was to be carried to the world, and they claimed the power that Christ had promised.”—The Acts of the Apostles 37.
“Naramdaman ng mga alagad ang kanilang espirituwal na pangangailangan at humingi sa Panginoon para sa banal na basbas na babagay sa kanila para sa gawain nang pagliligtas ng kaluluwa. Nabigatan sila sa pasanin ng kaligtasan ng mga kaluluwa. ¶ Natanto nila na ang ebanghelyo ay dadalhin sa sanlibutan at inangkin nila ang kapangyarihan na ipinangako ni Cristo.”—The Acts of the Apostles 37.

24. 3. Unity in Mission
Putting Personal Differences Aside
As they drew nearer to God and put aside their personal differences, the disciples were prepared by the Holy Spirit to become the fearless and bold witnesses of the resurrection of Jesus.
Thus the “ambition of the believers was to reveal the likeness of Christ’s character and to labor for the enlargement of His kingdom.”—Page 48.
Samantalang papalapit sila sa Diyos at isinasantabi ang kanilang mga personal na pagkakaiba, ang mga alagad ay inihanda ng Banal na Espiritu na maging walang takot at matapang na saksi sa muling pagkabuhay ni Jesus. ¶ Sa gayon ang “ambisyon ng mga mananampalataya ay ipahayag ang hitsura ng karakter ni Cristo at gumawa para sa pagpapalawak ng Kanyang kaharian.” —Pahina 48.

25. The Most Convincing Proof
Final Words
in a world surrounded by sin and rebellion, the church stands as a visible witness to the saving work and power of Christ. “Unity with Christ establishes a bond of unity with one another. This unity is the most convincing proof to the world of the majesty and virtue of Christ, and of His power to take away sin.”—EGW Comments, The SDA Bible Commentary 5:1148.
Huling Pananalita. Sa isang sanlibutang napalibutan ng kasalanan at rebelyon, tumatayo ang iglesya bilang isang nakikitang saksi sa nagliligtas na gawain at kapangyarihan ni Cristo. “Ang pagkakaisa kay Cristo ay nagtatatag ng isang tali ng pagkakaisa sa isa’t isa. Ang pagkakaisang ito’y ang pinaka-nakakakumbinsing katunayan sa sanlibutan ng kamaharlikaan at birtud ni Cristo, at ng Kanyang kapangyarihang alisin ang kasalanan.” —EGW Comments, The SDA Bible Commentary 5:1148.