The enemy is always plotting against the Church, determined to destroy its influence. On a whiteboard, his strategy is simple: create strife and disunity.
This installment of As In Heaven emphasizes the importance of unity in the body of Christ.
In this conversation you will hear how disunity is one of the enemy’s most effective tactics and how true unity, modeled after the Trinity, strengthens the Church and brings fear to the enemy’s plans.
How do we foster real unity in the body of Christ in a world filled with division?
Chapter Markers:
- 00:00 – Introduction: The enemy’s strategy to destroy unity within the Church.
- 01:00 – Why the body of Christ often struggles with unity and the importance of following the Trinity as our model.
- 03:10 – Jesus’ prayer for unity before His crucifixion and the spiritual power of unity against the enemy.
- 06:22 – Peacekeeping vs. Peacemaking: The need for true reconciliation in relationships.
- 09:24 – Psalm 133 and the commanded blessing of unity in the Church.
- 10:35 – Unity in diversity: The importance of fellowship among believers from different backgrounds.
- 11:21 – Multiplying power through unity: The strength of community compared to individual efforts.
- 13:51 – Vulnerability and trust as essential components of unity and healthy relationships.
- 17:12 – The epidemic of loneliness in the digital age and the importance of face-to-face relationships.
- 18:50 – Koinonia: The role of fellowship and shared faith in creating unity within the body of Christ.
- 23:45 – Every member matters: The body of Christ needs all parts to function properly.
- 27:20 – Communion as the great leveler: The power of remembering Christ’s sacrifice to unify all believers.
- 29:05 – Conclusion: The call for grace to live out unity as a reflection of God’s kingdom.