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The Priority of Reconciliation

If you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. – Matthew 5:23–24 – Religious people tend to believe that religious rituals are what God desires. Jesus disagrees. Going through the motions of devotion is...

Partnering to Provide Shelter and Rehabilitation

This Christian homeless shelter in New Jersey offers emergency shelter to the homeless men and women in their community. They also offer a 36-week rehabilitation program designed to assist individuals in the recovery and healing of their lives — spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Through spiritual mentorship, life classes, and accountability, those who participate regain what they have lost through substance abuse and poor choices. We...

What Does it Mean to Be United in Christ?

What Does it Mean to Be United in Christ? Every born-again believer who is saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ is incorporated into the body of Christ, the church. So, all Christians are united in Christ by definition because they are all united with Christ through salvation. We are called to live out this unity by loving, serving, respecting, and forgiving one another....

What is an Exegetical Guide and How Do I Use it?

What is an exegetical guide and how do I use it? The word “exegesis” means “interpretation.” An “exegetical guide” is a Bible study and teaching tool that leads users into the correct interpretation and teaching of Scripture. So for select key passages revealing God’s will for Christian unity, we provide these detailed guides. These detailed guides introduce the passage, compare the original Hebrew or Greek...

Violating the Unity of the Spirit

Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” – Ephesians 4:3 – Any church that lifts up its head on high and boasts over other churches has violated the unity of the Spirit. If other churches reply, “One is our Master, and we are all brothers,” they do not violate the unity of the Spirit, for they simply claim their rights...