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NASB | 1 Corinthians 1:10 ¶ Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 1:10 ¶ But I urge you, believers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in full agreement in what you say, and that there be no divisions or factions among you, but that you be perfectly united in your way of thinking and in your judgment [about matters of the faith]. |
Subject: Labels? My church just goes by the Bible |
Bible Note: I guess the difference is whether you think the differences of beliefs or differences of interpretation is the point of division and disunity or whether our attitude TOWARD a differing brother or sister is the point of disunity. I believe the love of God can keep us unified in spirit with differing brothers and sisters and keeps us humble and teachable. I believe unity can be maintained even when there are differences if our foundational doctrines are the same. And that foundation should be Jesus Christ (God come to earth in the form of man to suffer the penalty of death-sinless sacrifice- for all mankind so that through repentance and acceptance of Him we will be saved.)This is the truth that births us into the kingdom of God by the Holy Spirit. Unity in the rest must come through study, prayer, and development. None of us are at the same level and therefore none of us will ever agree on every detail,(until we stand face to face with Jesus and have our spiritual eyes totally opened) but if we seek to keep Godly love connecting us there will be communication and opportunity for growth. God bless |