The Church is One Body of Believers

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. ² Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. ³ Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. ⁴ There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;⁵ one Lord, one faith, one baptism; ⁶ one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:1-5

Once you Accept Jesus Christ as Lord, you are family!

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, ²⁰ built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. ²¹ In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. Ephesians 2:19-22

As a member of the Body of Christ, Jesus calls you to

Love one another – 1 Peter 1:22

“As you set yourselves apart by your obedience to the truth so that you might have genuine affection for your fellow believers, love each other deeply and earnestly.(CEB)

Bear one another’s burdens – Galatians 6:2

Carry each other’s burdens and so you will fulfill the law of Christ(CEB)

Pray for one another –  James 5:16

For this reason, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous person is powerful in what it can achieve.

Forbear one another – Ephesians 4:2

Conduct yourselves with all humility, gentleness, and patience. Accept each other with love. (CEB)

Be Kind to one another – Ephesians 4:32

Be kind, compassionate, and forgiving to each other, in the same way God forgave you in Christ.(CEB)

Admonish one another – Colossians 3:16

 The word of Christ must live in you richly. Teach and warn each other with all wisdom by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing to God with gratitude in your hearts.(CEB)

Build one another up Romans 14:19

So let’s strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up(CEB)

Give Preference to each other – Romans 12:10

Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other(CEB)

 

Live in Harmony – Romans 12:16

Consider everyone as equal, and don’t think that you’re better than anyone else. Instead, associate with people who have no status. Don’t think that you’re so smart. (CEB)

Encourage one another – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

So continue encouraging each other and building each other up, just like you are doing already.(CEB)

Submit one to another – Ephesians 5:21

and submit to each other out of respect for Christ. (CEB)

Serve one another – Galatians 5:13

You were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only don’t let this freedom be an opportunity to indulge your selfish impulses, but serve each other through love. (CEB)

Accept one another – Romans 15:7

So welcome each other, in the same way that Christ also welcomed you, for God’s glory (CEB)

Be devoted to one another – Romans 12:10

Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other.(CEB)

Teach one another – Colossians 3:16

The word of Christ must live in you richly. Teach and warn each other with all wisdom by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing to God with gratitude in your hearts. (CEB)

Forgive one another – Ephesians 4:32

Be kind, compassionate, and forgiving to each other, in the same way God forgave you in Christ (CEB)

Be of the same mind – Romans 15:5

May the God of endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude toward each other, similar to Christ Jesus’ attitude. (CEB)

Regard one another as more important – Philippians 2:3

Don’t do anything for selfish purposes, but with humility think of others as better than yourselves. (CEB)

 

When you have a problem with some one – Matthew 18:15-20

 “If your brother or sister sins against you, go and correct them when you are alone together. If they listen to you, then you’ve won over your brother or sister.   But if they won’t listen, take with you one or two others so that every word may be established by the mouth of two or three witnesses.   But if they still won’t pay attention, report it to the church. If they won’t pay attention even to the church, treat them as you would a Gentile and tax collector.   I assure you that whatever you fasten on earth will be fastened in heaven. And whatever you loosen on earth will be loosened in heaven.  Again I assure you that if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, then my Father who is in heaven will do it for you.   For where two or three are gathered in my name, I’m there with them.”