In the Bible there is a clear distinction between the body of Christ, called the Church and local churches, also called the church.  The body of Christ is made up of all believers who have been saved.  At salvation, the Spirit of God baptizes you into Jesus’ body [1 Cor 12:13]...

Eph 5:30-32 shows us that we are one flesh with Chirst.  In one flesh you have union.  Eph 5:32 this is a mystery concerning Christ and the church.  We see this clearly in 1 Cor 12:12-27.  We are one body with many members.  In 1 Cor 12:20-25, Christ desires no...

This sermon is titled The Empty Seat. In 1 Sam 20:14-18, David and Jonathan met before the new moon to discuss whether Saul would attempt to kill David.  Jonathan agreed that David should not sit with the king for the new moon meals just in case Saul intended to kill...

According to Eph 2:11-22, when Jesus Christ died on the cross, he made a way for Jews and Gentiles to become fellow citizens in the household of God.  How could Christ make Jews and Gentiles fellow citizens in the household of God?  He made us fellow citizens: By the blood...

Our lesson today is from Eph 1:1-14.  In Eph 1:3, God “hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.”  These spiritual blessings are: We will be holy and without blame before him in love – Eph 1:4 – this is the choice that God made before...

One Body in Christ Rom. 12:3-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The body of Christ is comprised of every person who is saved.  Like our physical bodies, we are one body in Christ, though we are many members.  In the body of Christ, members have: Different offices – Rom 12:3-5 – just...