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Introduction
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The Theme
Fitly Framed and Fitly Joined Together
fitly framed together / fitted together
grk.
synarmologeo - to be fitted together
fitly joined together / joined
grk.
synarmologeo
compacted / knit together
grk.
symbibazo - to be unified
knit together
grk.
symbibazo - to be unified
joints and ligaments
joints - grk. syndesmos, tendon
ligaments - grk. haphe, ligaments
The body of Christ is composed of people whose lives are “fitted together” and “unified” by the “joints and ligaments”
The joints and ligaments are the relationships, interactions, and communications that take place between members.
These are the things that unify and knit the people together.
My Main Points
A body is only as effective as its eye.
The better the eye, the better will be the body’s function.
The body must work with the eye in order to do its work.
How can the body - the members of the church - and the eye - the leadership of the church - work together in order to succeed?
Main Points
The eye must be good
Ma
good - grk. haplous, whole, healthy
the eye must be “whole”, showing vigorous good health
a healthy eye has a clear vision from God
Proberbs 29.18
ACts 26.19
Paul was obedient to the heavenly vision given to him
a healthy eye has a clear estimation of himself
Romans 12.3
he is not lord over God’s people
he is a shepherd with a task to feed the flock
a healthy eye has a clear understanding of the body
The eye must be in the right place
the preacher’s proper place is the pulpit
the general’s proper place is the frontline
the shepherd’s proper place is the flock
the Pastor’s proper place
The body must follow the lead of the eye
the apostles followed the lead of Jesus
Mark 16.19-20
Israel followed the lead of Joshua
Joshua 1.
the early church followed the lead of the apostles
Acts 6.3-
How can this church follow the lead of its Pastor?
Embrace (recognize) the leadership
Do not speak against your leader behind his back, in the hearing of others
speak well of your leader
defend your leader
Embrace the vision of the leadership
talk about it
plan your life and activities around it
volunteer your services
Offer your help to the leadership
Don’t run away from responsibilities
Seek the wisdom of the leadership
in your relationships
in your business
in many issues and controversies
Some thoughts on “Unity”
Unity is not something we have to produce.
Christ makes us one body by the Spirit.
Our duty is to preserve the unity
The most important basis for unity is the Truth.
But truth must spoken in love
Conclusion
In Christ
Conclusion
The reward of following the lead of a single vision:
the whole body is “illuminated”
no part of the body is in darkness
Questions to ask yourselves:
Do I see the same vision as my pastor sees?
If not
why am I here for?
is there something that prevents me from seeing the same thing?
is my attitude towards the leadership right or wrong?
If yes
what am I doing to support that vision?
am I contributing or hindering?
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