1 Cor. 12:12-31Body of Christ

Ecclesiology: Study of the ChurchP.U.R.P.O.S.E.

Union & Unity of the Church

RULES

Respect• Allow others to speak

• Be mindful of the people around you

• No cursing

• No name calling

• No derogatory remarks about a classmates comment

Order• Turn off cell phones.

• No yelling out. Where there are many participants, raise your hand.

• Follow the lesson as the teacher leads

• Not all topics and questions raised in lesson can be addressed and will be tabled by teacher when necessary.

• Some topics or questions may need more attention, (someone needs prayer or salvation etc.) This will be left to the discretion of the teacher.

Bible Notebook Binder Sheet protectors Pen/Pencil

What you need for this class

Please be on time

1 Cor. 12:12-31Body of Christ

Expression: Carry out Christ’s willInteraction: with the world on behalf of ChristUnion: Interdependency of members

Eph. 5:23-27Bride of Christ

Relationship with Christ

2Tim. 2-3Soldier in Army of LordDefend & advance the

cause of Christ

Galatians 6:10Family of believers

Intimacy & love for one another

Review: “P.U.R.P.O.S.E. of the Church”

What three examples does the Bible use to describe the Church?

1 Cor. 12:12-31Body of Christ

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Define “union” & “unity”

A number of parts/people forming one

A number of parts/people functioning in harmony

Union:

Unity :

Now that we have come together to form one church body. (union)

We must learn to function together in harmony.(Unity)

1 Cor. 12:12-31Body of Christ

P.U.R.P.O.S.E.Union & Unity of the Church

Define “union” & “unity”

How is unity/union expressed in the body?

A number of parts/people forming one

A number of parts/people functioning in harmony

Union:

Unity :

Consideration

Communication

Awareness

Each part is design to do something for the body. Each part both supports and is supported by another part

Nervous system allows entire body to communicate with each other. Communication is necessary for body to function effectively.

The body is “aware” of its individual parts. This makes communication and consideration possible. You will not communicate and consider what you are not aware of.

1 Cor. 12:12-31Body of Christ

P.U.R.P.O.S.E.Union & Unity of the Church

Define “union” & “unity”

How is unity/union expressed in the body?

Consideration

Communication

Awareness

Each part is design to do something for the body. Each part both supports and is supported by another part

Nervous system allows entire body to communicate with each other. Communication is necessary for body to function effectively.

The body is “aware” of its individual parts. This makes communication and consideration possible. You will not communicate and consider what you are not aware of.

How do these principles apply to the church?

Each part is design to do something for the body. Each part both supports and is supported by another part

Consideration

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Directions: Everyone cut and take a slice of cake.

How can we be considerate to each other in the Church?•Do not take up all the time when talking

•Come to service with the intention of blessing someone other than yourself

•Come to Church considering the needs and feelings of others.

•Come to Church, “I will not be short with members of my Church family”

•Come to Church with the mind set to help (What can I do?)

•If we each consider ourselves, no one will be blessed; but if we each consider each other, everyone will be blessed.

Question: Why did you take the size slice that you did?

Can you think of any ways we can show consideration to each other in

the Church? Think of two and summit them on the contact page.

Next lesson: Communication

Ecclesiology: Study of the ChurchP.U.R.P.O.S.E.

Union & Unity of the Church