Many of us say that we are a part of the family of God but, we dont understand the true context of family within the Church. God was very intentional when He used the term family to describe the body of Christ. Many of us have an idealistic and humanistic standard for what family is, due to our own natural family dysfunction, and we bring that level of dysfunction into our godly family. We call each other our brother, sister, spiritual mothers and fathers, but do we really understand Gods intention for family? (Part 3 of 3)

Many of us say that we are a part of the family of God but, we dont understand the true context of family within the Church. God was very intentional when He used the term family to describe the body of Christ. Many of us have an idealistic and humanistic standard for what family is, due to our own natural family dysfunction, and we bring that level of dysfunction into our godly family. We call each other our brother, sister, spiritual mothers and fathers, but do we really understand Gods intention for family? (Part 2 of 3)

Many of us say that we are a part of the family of God but, we dont understand the true context of family within the Church. God was very intentional when He used the term family to describe the body of Christ. Many of us have an idealistic and humanistic standard for what family is, due to our own natural family dysfunction, and we bring that level of dysfunction into our godly family. We call each other our brother, sister, spiritual mothers and fathers, but do we really understand Gods intention for family? (Part 1 of 3)

Part of the Christian life is suffering. No one is exemptif that was the case, Jesus wouldnt have to have suffered. Most of us live in reaction to what we can see, and we forget that we dont fight with flesh and blood. The Bible doesnt say If you get tempted, it says when youre tempted, but we are able to withstand the temptation. Victory may not be won yet because we havent properly identified the adversary. (Part 3 of 3)

Part of the Christian life is suffering. No one is exemptif that was the case, Jesus wouldnt have to have suffered. Most of us live in reaction to what we can see, and we forget that we dont fight with flesh and blood. The Bible doesnt say If you get tempted, it says when youre tempted, but we are able to withstand the temptation. Victory may not be won yet because we havent properly identified the adversary. (Part 2 of 3)

Part of the Christian life is suffering. No one is exemptif that was the case, Jesus wouldnt have to have suffered. Most of us live in reaction to what we can see, and we forget that we dont fight with flesh and blood. The Bible doesnt say If you get tempted, it says when youre tempted, but we are able to withstand the temptation. Victory may not be won yet because we havent properly identified the adversary. (Part 1 of 3)

Spiritual unity is not the same as natural unity. Fellowship in the spirit doesnt end when the service ends; its a communion we have because of being in the Spirit. Be careful of being independent and isolated, it leads to sin; theres nothing in scripture that supports that. We need to make sure that we make time for fellowship. The greatest level of our spiritual commitment shows in how we treat one another. (Part 3 of 3)

Spiritual unity is not the same as natural unity. Fellowship in the spirit doesnt end when the service ends; its a communion we have because of being in the Spirit. Be careful of being independent and isolated, it leads to sin; theres nothing in scripture that supports that. We need to make sure that we make time for fellowship. The greatest level of our spiritual commitment shows in how we treat one another. (Part 2 of 3)

Spiritual unity is not the same as natural unity. Fellowship in the spirit doesnt end when the service ends; its a communion we have because of being in the Spirit. Be careful of being independent and isolated, it leads to sin; theres nothing in scripture that supports that. We need to make sure that we make time for fellowship. The greatest level of our spiritual commitment shows in how we treat one another. (Part 1 of 3)

Are you so identified with this citizenship on earth rather than your citizenship in Heaven? The scripture tells us that weve been raised with Christ and to keep seeking the Kingdom above! We are to keep seeking God who gives us our identity. As we seek the Lord, earthly things will become irrelevant to us because were connected to Christ and seated with Him in Heavenly places, a place of authority. (Part 3 of 3)