Unity of the Spirit leads to unity of the faith
B]Ephesians 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace...13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ[/B]
Unity of the Spirit leads to unity of the faith...
It seems that the Lord is telling me that His people need to keep the unity of the Spirit and this will , in turn, lead to unity of the faith (Word). We must and need to be tolerant of one another's beliefs...not be judging one another and devouring each other.
This is a thought I'm working on. Please feel free to comment.
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13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. 14 The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. Galatians 5:13-15 (NIV)
Last edited by Theophil; 02-24-2009 at 02:59 PM.
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Re: Unity of the Spirit leads to unity of the fait
I guess it's more fun to fight and argue. Don't be shy, turn this into an argument!
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13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. 14 The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. Galatians 5:13-15 (NIV)
Re: Unity of the Spirit leads to unity of the fait
Notice that it says to "keep" the unity of the Spirit, not "manufacture" it.
In God's sight we are all one church. We are all known to Him. In my opinion, He is not ignorant of the walls and barriers we have created but He chooses to ignore them.
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Sam also known as Jim Ellis
Apostolic in doctrine
Pentecostal in experience
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Re: Unity of the Spirit leads to unity of the fait
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Originally Posted by Sam
Notice that it says to "keep" the unity of the Spirit, not "manufacture" it.
In God's sight we are all one church. We are all known to Him. In my opinion, He is not ignorant of the walls and barriers we have created but He chooses to ignore them.
Say on...
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13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. 14 The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. Galatians 5:13-15 (NIV)
Re: Unity of the Spirit leads to unity of the fait
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Originally Posted by Timmy
I'd comment, but man, you guys are getting sick of my comments, so,.... no. I'll just keep my thoughts to myself this time.
(Everybody say "yaaaay"! )
Timmys exhibited the fruit of self control.
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My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. 
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