Solid Gospel presentation. Good use of scriptures in various places showing the beautiful unity of God's Word. These are good signs your church has a faithful shepherd, pursuing the Good Shepherd here! God is glorified in this. An important word about unity, too. I never heard it stated quite this way: "we don't achieve unity; we discover it." This happens as we each pursue Christ. Faithfulness to his word will do this! Amen. That is so powerful. As you said, e.g., Ephesians 2: 21 *In him* the whole building, being put together,a grows into a holy temple *in the Lord*. THAT is a powerful word for the whole church worldwide! May your corporate pursuit of Christ bring much unity and glory to his name! Side Note: I liked how you noted the blessing promised to Abram/Abraham included Gentiles. A grace I hadn't recognised before. Precious.
Solid Gospel presentation. Good use of scriptures in various places showing the beautiful unity of God's Word. These are good signs your church has a faithful shepherd, pursuing the Good Shepherd here! God is glorified in this.
An important word about unity, too. I never heard it stated quite this way: "we don't achieve unity; we discover it." This happens as we each pursue Christ. Faithfulness to his word will do this! Amen. That is so powerful. As you said, e.g., Ephesians 2: 21 *In him* the whole building, being put together,a grows into a holy temple *in the Lord*. THAT is a powerful word for the whole church worldwide!
May your corporate pursuit of Christ bring much unity and glory to his name!
Side Note: I liked how you noted the blessing promised to Abram/Abraham included Gentiles. A grace I hadn't recognised before. Precious.