Consider what the body of Christ looks like when rightly controlled
I encourage you to consider what the body of Christ looks like when rightly controlled The New Testament is loaded with descriptions of rightly controlled attitudes for the children of God. Paul’s teaching in 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 fuels rightly controlled attitudes, which is a challenge for the entire body of Christ. “For the love of…
Read MoreFocus on the church’s head – Jesus Christ
God the Son, Jesus Christ, “is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent” (Colossians 1:18). The body of Christ does not govern itself, nor does it exist for itself. Rather, it looks to its head who is Christ; preferring…
Read MoreDisplay behaviour appropriate for the Body of Christ
Any discussion on behaviour will engender emotions differing from person to person. Why, because your response to behaviour is always directly related to your attitude to relationships. Today, I wish to focus on the single most important relationship any human is capable of having, your relationship with Jesus Christ. The unavoidable implication of knowing Jesus…
Read MoreRecognise the Body of Christ
The Church of Jesus Christ is in fact the body of Christ. It’s not a social club, it’s not simply a religious organisation and it’s far more than a team. This body belongs to Christ and is therefore more complex and diverse that any worldly association, and should not be thought of with worldly values.…
Read MoreLive purposeful lives flavoured with God’s integrity
It’s all very well using words like ‘purposeful and integrity,’ but how can they translate into daily living which is meaningful to both God and you? Consider Paul’s brief benediction where he summarises the Lord to Timothy. He not only puts God’s character on display, but shows our responsibility. “To the King of the ages, immortal,…
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