An anointed and diverse community (Part 2)
Omar Soto
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The passage in 1 Corinthians 12 speaks about the dynamics of a supernatural body, which is the body of Christ. This body is made up of a community of believers who have received the Holy Spirit and have been given particular gifts by God. These gifts are not earned, but are given by God's grace. The body is nourished by these gifts and by intentionally coming together as a community. It is important not to reject or evade other members of the body, as every member is necessary and serves a purpose. There should be no sense of inferiority or superiority, but rather a mutual care and respect for each other.
The speaker talks about the diversity of people in the body of Christ and how every person is important, no matter their position or background. He uses the analogy of the human body and how every organ is necessary for the body to function properly. He emphasizes that the blood of Jesus is what unites us all and maintains the unity in the body of Christ. He urges the audience to reject any prejudices or biases and celebrate the diversity that God has created. He also emphasizes the importance of spreading the blessing of God to others outside of the church.
The body of Christ, which refers to the church, is like a physical body with different parts that work together to function properly. Each part is important and necessary, and when they work together in unity, they can spread the blessings of God to the world. The church is called to be a community of faith that communicates the mysteries of God to society and transforms the community. Despite differences, misunderstandings, and hurts, the church should work to heal and support each other. All members, no matter how big or small their role, are part of the body of Christ and should be celebrated.
The speaker talks about the diversity of people in the body of Christ and how every person is important, no matter their position or background. He uses the analogy of the human body and how every organ is necessary for the body to function properly. He emphasizes that the blood of Jesus is what unites us all and maintains the unity in the body of Christ. He urges the audience to reject any prejudices or biases and celebrate the diversity that God has created. He also emphasizes the importance of spreading the blessing of God to others outside of the church.
The body of Christ, which refers to the church, is like a physical body with different parts that work together to function properly. Each part is important and necessary, and when they work together in unity, they can spread the blessings of God to the world. The church is called to be a community of faith that communicates the mysteries of God to society and transforms the community. Despite differences, misunderstandings, and hurts, the church should work to heal and support each other. All members, no matter how big or small their role, are part of the body of Christ and should be celebrated.
This morning I had the privilege of being able to translate Pastor Greg's message in English since he was preaching in English and today, well, now I would like to bring more or less the same points that he brought and add some other things that the Lord has also put in my heart. But everything goes more or less in the same line. Let's say it's the second part of that message.
So if you want to listen to the first part you go on the Internet and you listen to the first part and now you get the second part. But it's going to make sense to you however you want. First Corinthians Chapter 12. We read in Scripture. I'm going to start by reading in verse 4. It says, “Now there are diversities of gifts but the same Spirit. There are diversity of ministries but the Lord is the same. There are diversity of operations but God who does all things in all is the same. But to each one is given manifestation of the Spirit for profit.
So if you want to listen to the first part you go on the Internet and you listen to the first part and now you get the second part. But it's going to make sense to you however you want. First Corinthians Chapter 12. We read in Scripture. I'm going to start by reading in verse 4. It says, “Now there are diversities of gifts but the same Spirit. There are diversity of ministries but the Lord is the same. There are diversity of operations but God who does all things in all is the same. But to each one is given manifestation of the Spirit for profit.
