Because Jesus rose again, we are personally and permanently bonded to each other. -1. We possess a bond of love that is comprehensive. -v.12-16--2. We benefit from refreshing relationships of joy and holiness between persons and churches. -v.17-20--3. Maintaining healthy community connections is one of our core values- so we insist on it, we protect it, and we restore it. -v.21-24--What atmosphere has been generated by Christ's resurrection---From where did this bond of love originate-- Deuteronomy 7-12-13-How do we know it is reciprocal-- Proverbs 11-25-Who is willing to work at bonding-- Ephesians 4-3