Tag: body of Christ

Romans 12: Putting Faith into Practice

How do we put our faith into practice? Paul addresses this topic in Romans 12, focusing on how personal consecration leads to corporate transformation.

Individual and Collective Wisdom

In jass music, individual and collective components work together cohesively. The Body of Christ works in a similar way—we learn on our own and from others.

Biblical Leadership and Community

Biblical leadership and community help us mature in our Christian faith. We need to speak the truth to one another in love, building one another up.

Jesus’ Gifts to the Church

What does our salvation include? When Jesus ascended into heaven, He gave us His Holy Spirit, and He also gave us gifts for the edification of His Body.

Understanding Faith and Works

What we do flows from who we are. God calls us to walk in the unity of the Spirit, embracing the diversity of roles He has given us in humility.

The Clarity of the New Covenant

Having explored the clarity of the new covenant, Paul prays that his fellow believers would be enabled to live well out of their enlightenment in Christ.

The Mystery of the Church

The work of Jesus Christ changed everything. With His coming, God more fully revealed His plan, including the mystery of the church.

Barriers Broken Down

Sin separates, but grace brings things together. If we have been saved by the blood of Christ, then we are part of His Body in all its unity and diversity.

Corporate Spirituality: Part 13—Renewal

Renewal individually and corporately are part of the believer’s life and part of the church’s life over history. Ken discusses renewals or revivals historically and then describes the pattern of true spiritual renewal.

Corporate Spirituality: Part 12—Accountability and Rule

Positive experiences with accountability in the Christian life arise out of relationships with people who love us enough to take the risks of honesty and candor when necessary, and to then speak into our lives with discernment and concern for our spiritual well-being.