The Gospel in Action: A letter to Philemon
Breaking Barriers
Pastor Reuben Foncardas
Christian unity is God’s gift to the church made possible only through the blood of Jesus Christ. However, it is such a fragile reality that it needs constant reinforcements as well as breaking barriers that prevent us Christians from living as one.
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1. Affirm our UNITY in Christ (Philemon 16)We have one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all
(Eph. 4:4-6)
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2. Respect our DIVERSITY in Christ (Philemon 13-14)The finished work of Christ brought peace and ended the hostility between Jews and Gentiles
(Eph. 2:11-13)
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3. Challenge our PREJUDICES through Christ (Philemon 15)The on-going work of Christ sovereignly places us in situations where we have opportunities to break down barriers.
