‘When We Are In Christ Jesus.’
Galatians 5:6.
a) When we are in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor un-circumcision accomplishes anything.
b) What matters is Faith.
c) Faith that is working through Love.
d) 1 Thessalonians 1:3. The Thessalonica Church recognised and lived out this Truth.
e) 1 Corinthians 13:1. Love is such an important foundation.
(This QT gives me a glimpse of what life should be like When We Are In Christ Jesus)
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‘When Each Individual Part Works Properly.’
Ephesians 4:16.
a) Christ makes the whole Body (the Church) fit together perfectly.
b) Each part of the Body does its own special work. (There are not meant to be any spectators)
c) Each part helps the other parts grow.
d) The Body should build itself up in Love.
e) The whole Body is intended to be:-
1- Healthy.
2- Growing.
3- Full of Love.
(Through this Second one: When Each Individual Part Works Properly, I find how a healthy Church should be)
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Chris.
What matters is Faith. Without Faith we are told in the Scripture it is impossible to please God. Faith is not mere human effort or human loyalty. Faith is given to us by God. We can all have more Faith as we receive the Words of God. The only way that Faith works is through Love.
