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AWR360° Philippines – Can an Executioner Hear God’s Voice Ep.4
AWR360° Philippines – Can an Executioner Hear God's Voice Ep.4 #awr #evangelism #bible #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXa7A4sxtqw
Loma Linda Research Finds Concerning Contamination in Fast-Food Soda Fountains
26 September 2023 | Researchers from Loma Linda University (LLU) have detected microbial contamination in various common drinking water sources in the Eastern Coachella Valley, notably in soda fountains located in fast-food restaurants. The study, titled “Microbial contamination analysis of drinking water from bulk dispensers and fast-food restaurants in the Eastern Coachella Valley, California,” was […] Source: https://atoday.org/loma-linda-research-finds-concerning-contamination-in-fast-food-soda-fountains/
Wednesday: The Unity of Faith
In Ephesians 4:1-32, Paul asks believers to stop doing some things and to be sure to do others. What are those things?
Ephesians Chapter 4 begins and ends with calls to care for each other as church members (Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 4:32). Between these invitations, Paul offers strong support for the idea that we should nourish unity in the church.
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He begins by listing seven “ones”: There is one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord (Jesus Christ), one faith, one baptism, one God and Father (Ephesians 4:4-6). We are bound together by these spiritual realities. We are, in fact, united.
While unity is a theological certainty, it requires our hard work. So we should always be “endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit” (Ephesians 4:3, NKJV). One way each of us may do so is by being an active “part” of the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:7-16). Every member is a gifted part of the body and should contribute to the health of it (Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:16). And all should benefit by the work of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers (Ephesians 4:11-12). These, like ligaments and tendons, have a unifying function, helping us grow up together into Christ who is the Head of the body (Ephesians 4:13, Ephesians 4:15).
At the time, Paul also told them “that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting” (Ephesians 4:14, NKJV), words that clearly suggest that the early church faced some internal struggles from “the trickery of men.”
As Paul moves toward his final appeal, to “be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another” (Ephesians 4:32, NKJV), he asks believers to avoid their former hard-heartedness (Ephesians 4:17-24) and to avoid anger and harsh speech, substituting instead language that builds up and imparts grace (Ephesians 4:25-31).
This chapter on unity is easy enough to read when things are peaceful. It is more challenging — and important — to read it when we become embroiled in some conflict. Are you remembering today to experience the unity of the body of Christ, the unity for which He died?
| What are ways that we can contribute to the unity of our church, both at the local and worldwide level? Why is it important that we do what we can? |
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Adventist History: Life of Emidio Sequeira
This week in Adventist history, we revisit the life of Emidio Sequeira, an Adventist literature evangelist, missionary, teacher, secretary, president, director, chaplain, and pastor. Known as Jack during his church work, Emidio was born in Nairobi, Kenya, on September 25, 1932, to Goan parents. He and his family later moved to Great Britain, where he converted to Seventh-day Adventism and studied at Newbold College under the mentorship of missionary George D. Keough. After graduating, Jack engaged in literature evangelism in England and married Jean Harrison. David Trim tells us more about his story on This Week in Adventist History. Visit https://encyclopedia.adventist.org/ for more Adventist stories and events. Established in 1863, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers who help people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. To learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church, visit https://www.adventist.org/. Subscribe to this channel and click the notification bell so you never miss a new video. Follow us on these social media platforms:
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