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Clarification on Unity within the Body

Clarification on Unity within the Body

Over the past few weeks, through the season of Epiphany, the theme of unity has developed in our sermons. Some of our passages have come from 1 Corinthians. Recently, I was asked about 1 Corinthians 5 which some have understood as being counter to Paul’s teaching on unity in the body. In light of this, I thought it would be helpful to provide some clarification on biblical unity.

Making the Religious Angry

Making the Religious Angry

The religious Jews in Nazareth came to the synagogue to hear one of their own teach God’s word. They were moved and even marveled at the graciousness of His message. When they learned that His grace was not only for them, but for the people that they hated and looked down on, they became enraged and wanted to kill Him.