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The Bond of Faith (I Corinthians 12:12-15)

Explore the concept of the bond of faith in the Bible, highlighting the autonomy of congregations, the connection between believers, and how this bond manifests through prayer, support, and caring for one another. Discover the importance of unity and fellowship in our walk with the Lord.

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The Bond of Faith (I Corinthians 12:12-15)

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  1. The Bond of Faith(I Corinthians 12:12-15) I. Congregational Autonomy. A. There is no superstructure smaller than the headship of Christ (Colossians 1:18) or larger than the local eldership. B. Each congregation governs its own affairs under the law of Christ. (I Peter 5:2).

  2. The Bond of Faith(I Corinthians 12:12-15) II. There is a connection that exists between all believers A. “Common faith” (Titus 1:1-4). B. “Mutual faith” (Romans 1:9-12). C. “Common salvation” (Jude 1-3). D. Two-directional fellowship (I John 1:1-3). E. “All things in common” (Acts 2:44; 4:32).

  3. The Bond of Faith(I Corinthians 12:12-15) III. All Believers Are Bound To One Another A. Modern believers are brethren to the prophets. (Revelation 22:8, 9). 1. They are a part of the “church of the Firstborn who are registered in heaven” (Hebrews 12:23). 2. “Kingdom which shall never be destroyed” (Daniel 2:44).

  4. The Bond of Faith(I Corinthians 12:12-15) III. All Believers Are Bound To One Another B. Christians are fellow servants with all other saints & angels. (Revelation 19:5-10). C. “Fellow workers” for Christ (III John 3-8). 1. “Fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ” (I Thessalonians 3:2). 2. “Fellow laborers in the kingdom of God” (Colossians 4:11).

  5. The Bond of Faith(I Corinthians 12:12-15) IV. How Does This Bond Demonstrate Itself? A. Believers “strive together in prayer” (Romans 15:30-32). B. Fellowship in Material & Spiritual Things. (Romans 15:25-27). C. Support of Preaching. (Philippians 4:15-18). D. Caring about the faith of those unknown to us. (Romans 1:8-10).

  6. The Bond of Faith(I Corinthians 12:12-15) V. What does this mean to us in our own walk with the Lord? • We are not alone. • We share a common cause with people different from ourselves. (Galatians 3:28; Colossians 3:9-11). • We must bear with one another (Romans 15:1-3).

  7. The Bond of Faith(I Corinthians 12:12-15) V. What does this mean to us in our own walk with the Lord? • We are a part of a vast unseen kingdom. (cf. II King 6:16,17). • We must care about the faithfulness of Christians in other places. • Distance does not separate Christians. • Heaven will be a reunion.

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