Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Friction and Fractures
Fractures - divisions in the church
John 17:20–21 ESV
“I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
Friction and Fractures
Time runs out on our chances
Those who join in - face judgement - can’t blame
Jesus serious about his church v 23b
Faithfulness Rewarded
No additional burdens - holy life
end- christian - not a battle a campaign
we rule with him - shepherd - co heirs
Christ our ultimate reward
The Church is everywhere represented as one. It is one body, one family, one fold, one kingdom. It is one because pervaded by one Spirit. We are all baptized into one Spirit so as to become, says the apostle, on body.
