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Becoming The Body Of Christ: A Journey from Division to Unity

Michael Crichton

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The church is called to be the Body of Christ, a unified and diverse community of believers who love and serve one another. However, division and conflict often mar the church's witness, hindering its effectiveness and obscuring its true nature.

In his book Becoming The Body Of Christ, Dr. Michael Cassidy explores the transformative power of unity in the church. Through personal stories and biblical insights, he challenges readers to overcome division and embrace the fullness of the Body of Christ.

Behold What You Are: Becoming the Body of Christ

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The Problem of Division

Division is a major problem in the church today. It manifests itself in many ways, including:

Denominationalism
Racial and ethnic divisions
Socioeconomic divisions
Gender divisions
Generational divisions

Division is a sin that grieves the Holy Spirit and hinders the church's mission. It prevents us from loving and serving one another as Christ commanded. It also obscures the church's true nature as a unified and diverse body of believers.

The Power of Unity

Unity is the opposite of division. It is a state of harmony and agreement in which all members of the church are working together for the common good. Unity is not uniformity, but rather a diversity of gifts and perspectives that are united in Christ.

Unity is essential for the church to fulfill its mission. It allows us to love and serve one another more effectively. It also makes the church a more attractive and welcoming place for outsiders.

How to Overcome Division

Overcoming division is not easy, but it is possible. Dr. Cassidy offers several practical steps that we can take to promote unity in the church:

Pray for unity.
Study the Bible together.
Serve together.
Forgive one another.
Celebrate our diversity.

By following these steps, we can help to create a more unified and diverse Body of Christ.

Becoming The Body Of Christ is a timely and important book that challenges us to overcome division and embrace the fullness of the Body of Christ. Through personal stories and biblical insights, Dr. Cassidy shows us that unity is possible, and that it is essential for the church to fulfill its mission.

I highly recommend this book to all Christians who are serious about promoting unity in the church. It is a challenging read, but it is also a hopeful and inspiring one.

Behold What You Are: Becoming the Body of Christ

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