A body built by love - The Body of Christ Week 5

Scripture speaks of a force that is present within the body of Christ. This force is love, and it is the bonding agent that gels the body of Christ together and moves us into perfection, which is our full maturity in Christ. While it is the faith of Christ that establishes us, it is genuine love within the body that brings us into our perfect state. We examine how the scripture speaks to this design. It is both deeply profound and beautifully simple.

Recap Points

1. The antidote for being spiritual children is speaking the truth in love. (Ephesians 4:14 & 15)

2. Truth spoken in love edifies and builds up the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:16)

3. You can have all the proper behavior,  and have all the greatest gifts, and still not walk in love... (1 Corinthians 12:31) (1 Corinthians 13)

4. Always be motivated by love alone.  Love never fails. (1 Corinthians 13:4-13)

5. You CAN NOT love in isolation.   Love is only found in relationship.

6. Love is the bond of perfection. (Colossians 3:14)

Scripture References

Ephesians 4:15, Ephesians 4:15 - 16, 1 Corinthians 8:1, 1 Corinthians 13:1, 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 13:3, 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 13:4-5, 1 Corinthians 13:6, 1, Corinthians 13:7, Colossians 3:9-14