Body of Christ: part 8

Trio of One

Why is church modeled this way, you may ask. The answer is that the church was modeled after the original unity in diversity; that being the trinity. While the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are unified in character and mission, they have distinct and unique roles within that mission; just as the church should be. So when the church brings together all the many and unique talents for the mission of the gospel, we are being like the trinity. The Bible’s model for the church is just another way we abide with God and live out Christ-likeness. This is a critical step towards true holiness. 

I hear many people say they don’t understand the concept of the trinity, even within the church. That tells me they are not following God’s model for church at all, because if they were they would be experiencing the concept for themselves on a small scale. This model for church is meant to help you to know and understand God better via living experience, not just empty knowledge. Many people just find it easier to throw out things that don’t fit neatly into their minds. Such people disregard verses like 1 Corinthians 2:9 &13:8-12 where it indicates that the truth that has been revealed is but a dim reflection of the whole truth of God. In our flesh, we are just far too small ourselves to comprehend it fully. Then again, why worship a God so small that he can fit neatly inside your mind? 

Don’t think I’m saying living out unity in diversity is as easy as just doing as I say by any stretch of the imagination. It definitely is not; it is as difficult as dealing with the sinful nature of our very own flesh. To further illustrate let me point out yet another yet smaller scale example of unity in diversity; it’s called marriage. I don’t even have to back up my statement any more than that. We all know just how tricky it can be to unify such diverse people as men and women. Church is more complex by sheer numbers alone. Which is precisely why we must follow the unifying guidance of the spirit, and not our self seeking flesh

1 Corinthians 11:3

Ephesians 5:21-6:4

Matthew 19:4-6

Intimacy