Thematic Bible: Are contrary to the
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Divisions » Are contrary to the » Unity of Christ
For we were all immersed by means of the one Holy Spirit into one body [i.e., the church], whether [we were] Jews or Greeks [i.e., Gentiles], whether slaves or free people, and were all given the one [and the same] Holy Spirit to drink. [Note: This probably refers to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, given to all immersed believers. See John 7:37-39; Acts 2:38].
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Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you immersed into the name of Paul?
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Divisions » Are contrary to the » Spirit of the primitive church
But if anyone is inclined to argue [about this matter], neither we [apostles] nor the churches of God have any [other] custom than this.
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Divisions » Are contrary to the » Desire of Christ
[I pray] that all of them may be one, just as you, Father, are [one] in [fellowship with] me, and I [am one] in [fellowship with] you, so that they also may be [one] in [fellowship with] us in order that the world may [see it and] believe that you sent me. And I have given them [i.e., all believers] the honor which you gave me, so that they may be one, just as we are one: I in them, and you in me, so that they may be completely one. [This is] so the world will know that you sent me and that you love them just as you love me.
Divisions » Are contrary to the » Purpose of Christ
I have other sheep [also] which are not [presently] in this corral; I must lead them, too. They will hear my voice and become one flock [i.e., with the others], having one shepherd. [Note: This probably refers to believing Gentiles becoming God's people, along with the Jews].
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