THE BODY OF CHRIST
Keywords
12:13a
For we were all
baptized by one Spirit into one body
1. Baptized by one Spirit into one body (12-26)
Just as
our body is made up of many parts, so it is with the church. All Christians are
baptized by One Spirit into One body of Christ and each person is a part of the
body. Each member is interrelated and interdependent. God doesn’t want us to feel inferior or superior to others by
comparing our gift or talent or ability with that of others, for each person is
precious to Christ and indispensable for the whole body. Therefore, we need to
respect and care for each other instead of competing with or ignoring each
other so that there may be unity within diversity. Each part of the body must accept
its role and place to live in unity in the body of Christ.
2.
Diversity of God’s gifts
in the body (27-31)
In the
body of Christ, there are diverse gifts and ministries. Each person must accept
God’s sovereignty in equipping members of the body with
diverse gifts and learn to work together to build up the body of Christ.
Prayer Lord, thank
you for the unity and diversity in the body of Christ. Help me to respect and
love each person in the body of Christ and use the spiritual gifts to build
them up.
One Word One body;
Many parts
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