What does it mean to “be one”? The following verses from the Gospel of John are the conclusion of Jesus’ prayer for the disciples. After this prayer Jesus is arrested and the disciples’ world changes dramatically. “I ask not only on behalf of these but also on behalf of those who believe in me through […]
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Unity of the Church
Christians are often concerned about our responsibility to preserve the unity of the church. This is an important task. Our unity does matter. Sometimes, however, unity becomes the end in itself. We make unity the most important task of the church. Paul talks about unity in Ephesians 4:1-16 I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, […]