Sunday, June 27, 2010

Unity of the church.

1 Corinthians 1:10
10I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. 12What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I follow Cephasa”; still another, “I follow Christ.”
13Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized intob the name of Paul?

You can pararhrase this verse ie I follow the anglican or the baptist and so on
We are called to be of one accord

Acts 2:46
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from
house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

Acts 1:14
All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with
the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers

Acts 2:1
1When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and resteda on each one of them. 4And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Get the basics then move on.


Hebrews 6
1So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deedsa and placing our faith in God. 2You don’t need further instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3And so, God willing, we will move forward to further understanding.
Does everyone understand the basics of Christianity.
Can you explain it to an unbeleiver efectively

Romans 10;9-11
9If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
10For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. 11As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced
Acts 16:31 They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household."
Mark 1:15
The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news
Acts 2:38 Peter replied, "Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit
Steps:
1 Believe
2 Confess (tell somebody)
3 Repent (turn away from your way and turn to Gods way)
4 Be baptized (you will need other believers to help you with this)
5 Receive the Holy Spirit (He will guide you in all things)
6 Get a bible and read it (the Holy Spirit will teach you)