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Wise Tips On Friendships

Dennis McCallum
Proverbs 17

There are a number of ways to relate to one another that are shared throughout the Proverbs. To gain strong and close relationships with other people Proverbs describes that we should be people who are loyal, trustworthy, giving, honest and willing to discipline in love. Relational skills like this are learned in the Body of Christ. Like these characteristics that bring success to relationship there are also a number of qualities we can have that spoil relationships.

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Authentic Christian Community (Part 1)

Gary DeLashmutt
1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Paul calls the Corinthians to give up their selfish ways and live for others. He uses women wearing head coverings to teach the church about sacrificing our free will for the sake of loving others and reaching them. Paul gives us several principles for serving love, and we learn the importance of historical context when interpreting scripture.

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Submitting to One Another

Dennis McCallum
Ephesians 5:21-33

The Bible, more than any other religious text, promotes equality on all levels. The Bible's example of leadership, through Jesus, is that of servant leadership. Submission in the Biblical context means being willing to be responsive to the ways that the other person is trying to lead and serve you.

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Submitting to One Another

Scott Risley
Ephesians 5:21-6:8

As Christians, we are called to submit to one another. Paul explores the relationships within a traditional household and how they should interact with each other: Husbands, wives, children, slaves, and masters are all called to respect one another. Many throughout history have abused this passage and used it in support of slavery or the oppression of women. Further examination shows that this is not the case and the Bible was especially progressive for its time.

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Christian Euphoria

Dennis McCallum
Ephesians 5:18-20

While the Bible prohibits drunkenness, God does not discourage pleasure. Euphoria and ecstasy do have a place in the Christian life, but it is not the most important thing to spiritual people. Real ecstasy comes from the spiritual side of life; through thanksgiving, relationships, and seeing God changing people's lives.

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Entering the Fray

Jim Leffel
2 Timothy 2:3-7

Paul asks Timothy to consider moving deeper into complicated relationships with the message of God. With this example, we're challenged to have a radical others-centered focus, while taking a sober look at what the world is truly like.

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Be Strong in Grace

Jim Leffel
2 Timothy 2:1-2

Paul exhorts Timothy to abide in the strength that God's grace supplies. How this grace affects identity, others-centered relationships, and the larger local community is explored.

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Unity Out of Diversity

Scott Risley
Ephesians 4:3-12

We have all been given unique spiritual gifts as Christ's way of equipping us for works of service. Every believer is called to contribute to the body of Christ, preserve the unity among one another, love others, and reach the lost.

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Walking in Unity

Scott Risley
Ephesians 4:1-6

God calls us to be active members in the Body of Christ. We are to build close relationships with other believers, bear with one another, and remember our own unique roles in each other's lives.

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