by Chuck | Jan 16, 2022 | One in Christ
Attempts at oneness often result in ecumenism. What is ecumenism? According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, ecumenism is a “movement or tendency toward worldwide Christian unity or cooperation.” Merriam-Webster defines ecumenism as “ecumenical principles and practices...
by Chuck | Aug 9, 2020 | One in Christ
The opening verses of Ephesians chapter 4 are profoundly important. They provide a transition in the book of Ephesians, a book some consider to be the high-water mark of Christian literature. The book of Ephesians delivers perhaps the best big picture overview of...
by Chuck | Jun 28, 2020 | Featured, One in Christ
Jesus prayed that we believers would be one. Jesus prayed this three times, once each in three consecutive verses (John 17:21-23). Prior installments addressed verses 21 and 23 here and here. This time we’ll come back to the verse in between, verse 22. Here is the...
by Chuck | Jun 21, 2020 | Featured, One in Christ
Jesus prayed that His nearest disciples would be one, even as He and the Father are one (John 17:11). He also prayed that all of His disciples in subsequent generations would be one just as the Father is in Him and He is in the Father (John 17:21). Then He added the...
by Chuck | Jun 16, 2020 | Featured, One in Christ
Jesus prayed for His disciples “that they may be one” (John 17:11). What did Jesus mean that they would be one? Jesus is praying for His nearest disciples here (see John 17:6-8, 12), those with whom He invested the previous 3½ years. None of Jesus’ disciples chose...
