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Episode Summary

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?

Key Takeaways:

1. Unity is a Weapon: True unity within the body of Christ terrifies the enemy, as it reflects God's nature and is powerful against his plans.
2. Peacekeeping vs. Peacemaking: The Church must move beyond avoiding conflict (peacekeeping) to actively resolving issues and restoring relationships (peacemaking).
3. Sonship Enables Unity: When we embrace our identity as sons and daughters of God, we become free from competition and comparison, fostering unity with others.
4. The Power of Relationships: Healthy relationships, built on trust, humility, and vulnerability, are the foundation of unity in the Church and society.
5. Koinonia (Communion) Connects Us: Fellowship and shared faith (koinonia) empower the Church to function as one body, reflecting God's triune unity.

Pull Quotes:

1. "Unity within the body of Christ terrifies the enemy because when we are one, we reflect the perfect oneness of the Trinity."
2. "A son knows who they are, who God is, and how they fit into the kingdom, so they don't need to compare or compete with others."
3. "Peacekeepers avoid conflict, but peacemakers resolve it - unity comes from working through the tensions."

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.

 

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