Ephesians 4:16
He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

HE

The identity of “He”  is Christ, the head of the body, who works through the individual parts (humans) by making them fit together (work in harmony) and is the ultimate source of growth. When Christ is truly acknowledged as the “Head” of the Church, the incredible power of his greatness flows through the members of the church. The same mighty power that raised Christ from the death will be at work.

When Christ is made the “Head” of the church, the authority and power that God has invested in Christ that made him head over all things  not in this world only but in the unseen world and the world to come will be at work for the benefit of the church.  The church which is the body of Christ will be automatically made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself.

As the Head of the Church,  Christ  should have the first place in everything. It should be all about him. He is the one to be magnified. Why? Because Christ is preeminent.

WHOLE BODY

By using the adjective “Whole” ,  it means that everyone in the body is of equal importance. Nobody should be given prominence above anyone else. Everyone within the body of Christ should have equal value. We are all equal before God.

FIT TOGETHER PREFECTLY

Being “fit” or “joined” together is more of a building concept, similar to framing something together. The purpose of the church as an institution is to become a dwelling place in which God lives by his Spirit. When we are in Christ, we are no longer an isolated entity. We belong to something bigger than ourselves. For we are all baptized by one Spirit into one body. Our identity shifts from “me” to “we”. We come to the realisation that being excluded from the body, we can't fully function according to the purpose of God in our lives. We need to be joined to the body of Christ more than the body of Christ needs to be joined to us. A tree on its own does not make a forest and will be of little benefit to the environment it finds its self. But where numerous trees are situated, the impact is far greater.

IT HELPS THE OTHERS GROW
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There was a time I absconded from church. One of the elders called me and said my absence is making the faith of some of the members of the church waiver. Back then it made no sense to me because the selfishness in me said” why do they need ME to help their faith grow”. 

LOVE

1 Corin 8:1-3
Now regarding your question about food that has been offered to idols. Yes we know that “we all have knowledge” about this issue. But while knowledge makes us feel important, it is love that strengthens the Church. Anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn’t really know very much. But the person who loves God is the one whom God recognises.

The word of God put me right in my place.

CONCLUSION

“LOVE” is the most important factor in Church growth. Let the Love of God grow.

God bless

yommyuk:


Ephesians 4:16
He makes the whole body fit together perfectly.
As each part does its own special work, it helps the other grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

HE:-

The identity of “He”  is Christ, the head of the body, who works through the individual parts (humans) by making them fit together (work in harmony)

and is the ultimate source of growth.

When Christ is truly acknowledged as the “Head” of the Church, the incredible power of his greatness flows through the members of the church.

The same mighty power that raised Christ from the death will be at work.

When Christ is made the “Head” of the church, the authority and power that God has invested in Christ that made him head over all things  not in this world only

but in the unseen world and the world to come will be at work for the benefit of the church. 

The church which is the body of Christ will be automatically made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself.

As the Head of the Church,  Christ  should have the first place in everything. It should be all about him. He is the one to be magnified.

Why? Because Christ is preeminent.

WHOLE BODY:-

By using the adjective “Whole” ,  it means that everyone in the body is of equal importance.

Nobody should be given prominence above anyone else. Everyone within the body of Christ should have equal value.

We are all equal before God.

FIT TOGETHER PREFECTLY:-

Being “fit” or “joined” together is more of a building concept, similar to framing something together.

The purpose of the church as an institution is to become a dwelling place in which God lives by his Spirit.

When we are in Christ, we are no longer an isolated entity. We belong to something bigger than ourselves.

For we are all baptized by one Spirit into one body. Our identity shifts from “me” to “we”.

We come to the realisation that being excluded from the body, we can't fully function according to the purpose of God in our lives.

We need to be joined to the body of Christ more than the body of Christ needs to be joined to us.

A tree on its own does not make a forest and will be of little benefit to the environment it finds its self.

But where numerous trees are situated, the impact is far greater.

IT HELPS THE OTHERS GROW:-

There was a time I absconded from church.

One of the elders called me and said my absence is making the faith of some of the members of the church waiver.

Back then it made no sense to me because the selfishness in me said” why do they need ME to help their faith grow”. 

LOVE:-

1 Corin 8:1-3 NLT
[1]Now regarding your question about food that has been offered to idols.
Yes we know that “we all have knowledge” about this issue.
But while knowledge makes us feel important, it is love that strengthens the Church.
[2]Anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn’t really know very much.
[3]But the person who loves God is the one whom God recognises.

The word of God put me right in my place.

CONCLUSION:-

“LOVE” is the most important factor in Church growth. Let the Love of God grow.

God bless

@yommyuk

Sure . . .

and it takes three to fuse Love in Heaven - The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit

You might as well push the boat out a bit . . .

Please indulge . . .

What is/are the distinction(s) and difference(s) between Jesus and Christ?

As opposed to Christ being the head of the church, why not Jesus as the head of the church?

As opposed to the church being the body of Christ, why not the church be the body of Jesus?

As opposed to the church being the bride of Christ, why not the church be the bride of Jesus?

Does one pray to Jesus, pray in Jesus' name, pray to Christ or pray to God the Father?

As opposed to praying in Christ's name or otherwise, why is it advised to pray in Jesus' name to ask for anything ?

What is the koko (i.e. lowdown) about mansions? What is it (i.e. the mansions) really about?

[1]Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me
[2]In my Father's house are many mansions:
if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
[3]And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,
and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also
[4] And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
[5]Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
[6]Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me
[8]Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us
[9]Jesus saith unto him,
Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father;
and how sayest thou [then], Shew us the Father?
[13]And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son
[14]If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do [it]
- John 14:1-6,8-9, 13-14 KJV

What is/are the distinction(s) and difference(s) between Jesus and Christ?

As opposed to Christ being the head of the church, why not Jesus as the head of the church?

As opposed to the church being the body of Christ, why not the church be the body of Jesus?

As opposed to the church being the bride of Christ, why not the church be the bride of Jesus?

Does one pray to Jesus, pray in Jesus' name, pray to Christ or pray to God the Father?

As opposed to praying in Christ's name or otherwise, why is it advised to pray in Jesus' name to ask for anything ?

What is the koko (i.e. lowdown) about mansions? What is it (i.e. the mansions) really about?

If you like call on the name of Jesus or Christ. Both are the same. What really matters is the spirit behind what you are calling.

Example: Acts 19:13 told us about a group of Jews who were travellin from town to town casting out evil spirits. They were gaining some success until they were confronted by a more powerful demon who overpowered them. Why? They lacked the indwelling power of the Holy spirit which will make the name of Jesus effective.

Why do we pray in Christ/Jesus Name.

Go thru the quotes u posted and remember to read Philippians 4:4-6
"Don't worry about anything,instead pray about everything. Tell God what u need and thank him for what he has done. Then u will experience God's peace which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."

]In my Father's house are many mansions:
if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
[3]And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,
and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also

In order to understand the above, read Rev 21:9 - 22:5
There u will find the end result of accepting Christ/Jesus as your Lord and savior, which is the will and command of God.

yommyuk:


If you like call on the name of Jesus or Christ.

Both are the same.

What really matters is the spirit behind what you are calling.

Example: Acts 19:13 told us about a group of Jews who were travellin from town to town casting out evil spirits.

They were gaining some success until they were confronted by a more powerful demon who overpowered them.

Why? They lacked the indwelling power of the Holy spirit which will make the name of Jesus effective.

Why do we pray in Christ/Jesus Name.

Go thru the quotes u posted and remember to read Philippians 4:4-6

"Don't worry about anything,instead pray about everything. Tell God what u need and thank him for what he has done.

Then u will experience God's peace which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."

In order to understand the above, read Rev 21:9 - 22:5

There u will find the end result of accepting Christ/Jesus as your Lord and savior, which is the will and command of God.

@yommyuk

Muncho gracias 

PS: By the way, that Paul's epistle you referenced is not Philippians 4:4-6 but rather is Philippians 4:6-7 NLT

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@yommyuk

Muncho gracias

PS: By the way, that Paul's epistle you referenced is not Philippians 4:4-6 but rather is Philippians 4:6-7 NLT

Cheers bro