- word study - In what way are we one in Christ Jesus? - Biblical . . .
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit " 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 A V The wonder of just what it means to be "one in Christ Jesus" will never be fully grasped by Christians this side of eternity, but at "the marriage supper
- What does we are one mean in John 17:11?
ἵνα ὦσιν [present active subjunctive 3rd person plural] ἓν καθὼς ἡμεῖς (John 17:11, ESV) -- "that they may be one just as we are [one] " The hint as to how we are one relates to how people will recognize us as Christ's disciples A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you
- ecclesiology - 1 John 1:7—Does fellowship with one another require . . .
5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son
- luke - What is the special significance of laying the lost found sheep . . .
In a herd of one hundred sheep it would be easy for one to take off without being noticed immediately The loss would only be discovered at the count at the end of the day The finding of the sheep is a cause for celebration Evidently, it was not a daily occurrence A shepherd who lost one of his sheep every day would hardly be worth his wages
- Did Matthew intend “evil” or “the evil one” in the Lord’s Prayer?
19 "We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one " Shortly before his death, Jesus prayer to God to protect his disciples from the evil one,Jesus knew that his followers would face the invisible enemy who is like a roaring lion, that is seeking to devour someone 1 Peter 5:8
- john - I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the . . .
Baptism is one of the first things we might do The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel ” Mk 1:15 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:38
- John 3:2-Nicodemus said we know. . . , who are we he refers to? Do . . .
This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him ” (John 3:2, ESV2016) However, Jesus' response seems to be a complete surprise to Nicodemus
- matthew - Why was Jesus baptism fitting for us to fulfill all . . .
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink 1 Peter 3:21 And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ
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