The Body of Christ

I Corinthians 12:12-31

1. We are all one in Christ.

• The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. I Cor. 12:12
• Christ’s body needs all of its parts to function if it is to be at its best.
• Although there are many parts to the body of Christ, there is still just the one body. I Cor. 12:20

2. Love one another

• There should be no division in the body. I Cor. 12:25
• If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. I Cor. 12:26

3. God has appointed. I Cor. 12:28

• Apostles, prophets, teachers and workers of miracles. 12:28
• Those having gifts of healing, those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues. 12:28
• We are all different, but we should all desire the greater gifts! I Cor. 29-31