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Thematic Studies In Bible Basics

FIRST PRINCIPLES OF. THE ORACLES. OF GOD. Thematic Studies In Bible Basics. Where's the "unity". with these churches?. Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ A multiplicity of man-made churches. Catholic Church. Lutheran Church. Methodist Church. Presbyterian Church. Mormon Church.

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Thematic Studies In Bible Basics

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  1. FIRST PRINCIPLES OF THE ORACLES OF GOD Thematic Studies In Bible Basics

  2. Where's the "unity" with these churches? Lesson 3 ÙTrue Unity In Christ • A multiplicity of man-made churches Catholic Church Lutheran Church Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Mormon Church Episcopal Church “Jehovah’s Witnesses” Baptist Church

  3. The only 1 of a thing that exists Lesson 3 ÙTrue Unity In Christ • Passages to consider… Eph 4:1-6 • Paul’s instructions = “maintain (preserve) the unity of the Spirit…” v. 3 • God has provided things that are “unique” that help bring about this unity Ù one of which is the “body,” or the church v. 4 cp. 1:22-23

  4. Lesson 3 ÙTrue Unity In Christ • Passages to consider… Eph 4:1-6 • Through the centuries, man has come up with other “bodies” (churches) • Therefore, true unity cannot be “preserved” or maintained Ù upon what would men in these “bodies” be united?

  5. Lesson 3 ÙTrue Unity In Christ • Passages to consider… Eph 3:10-11 • The church’s task = to make known the “manifold wisdom of God” v. 10 • This has always been God’s “eternal purpose” for the church v. 11

  6. Lesson 3 ÙTrue Unity In Christ • Passages to consider… Eph 3:10-11 • The denominationalist’s perspective has the differing denominations collectively making up “THE CHURCH” cp. Mt 13:31-32 • If this is correct, such a “CHURCH” cannot accomplish Eph 3:10

  7. Lesson 3 ÙTrue Unity In Christ • Passages to consider… Eph 3:10-11 • If this is “THE CHURCH”…there would exist many conflicting views…namely, the doctrine of man’s salvation • Which view would be taught? Which “church” within “THE CHURCH” would decide such?

  8. Aimed at teaching the will of God Lesson 3 ÙTrue Unity In Christ • Passages to consider… Eph 4:11-16 • The “gifts” (functions) God gave the church (cp. vv. 7-8) allows saints to be… …equipped to work vv. 11-12a, 16a …edified, built up vv. 12b, 16b

  9. Aimed at teaching the will of God Lesson 3 ÙTrue Unity In Christ • Passages to consider… Eph 4:11-16 • The “gifts” (functions) God gave the church (cp. vv. 7-8) allows saints to be… …unified in “the faith” v. 13a …grown up & mature, no longer children vv. 13b-15

  10. Lesson 3 ÙTrue Unity In Christ • Passages to consider… Eph 4:11-16 • The “gifts” (functions) God gave the church (cp. vv. 7-8) also were designed to prevent men from being “tossed about by every wind of doctrine from men” v. 14 RELIGIOUS CONFUSION

  11. Lesson 3 ÙTrue Unity In Christ • Passages to consider… Eph 4:11-16 • Therefore, the multiplicity of man-made churches produce confusion…not the “unity of the Spirit” God hopes is maintained in the “one body” (THE CHURCH) revealed in the N.T.

  12. Lesson 3 ÙTrue Unity In Christ • Passages to consider… Jn 17:20-21 • The “outline” of the Lord’s prayer – • He prays for Himself vv. 1-5 • He prays for His apostles vv. 6-19 • He prays for those the apostles will teach vv. 20-26

  13. Lesson 3 ÙTrue Unity In Christ • Passages to consider… Jn 17:20-21 • The Lord’s desire for all who come to believe is that “…they may all be one…” v. 21 • Therefore, all of man’s religious efforts should be to fulfill the Lord’s fervent desire expressed in His prayer UNITY

  14. Lesson 3 ÙTrue Unity In Christ • Passages to consider… Jn 17:20-21 • The Lord was not discussing what is termed Ecumenical UnityÙ “Unity In Diversity” • The unity Jesus desired is stated in v. 21 • The unity of the Father & the Son Ù purpose • Cp. marriage Gen 2:24 Mt 19:5-6

  15. Lesson 3 ÙTrue Unity In Christ • Passages to consider… Jn 17:20-21 • The existence of all the man-made churches testifies that man has not sought to honor the desire of Jesus in His pre-crucifixion prayer • What is true of unity between Father & Son should be true of all who claim to follow Christ

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