What the Body of Christ Means - NCCF Conference Mar 3 2012
New Covenant Christian Fellowship http://newcovenantcf.org - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nccf-live-stream
Summary
The central message is that the body of Christ is united by a shared, deep devotion to Jesus Christ, which transcends cultural, background, or worldly interests. True Christian fellowship requires a spiritual concern for one another's walk with the Lord, not just material concerns. Furthermore, a deep love for the body fosters humility, preventing believers from being easily offended and enabling them to love even their enemies.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus as the Uniting BondJesus Christ is what unites believers together, transcending culture, background, tradition, and age.
Having a Spiritual Concern for OthersBelievers should be gripped by a genuine concern for each other's spiritual walk rather than just material needs.
Loving Deeply and Avoiding OffensesA truly united heart that loves others deeply is not quick to get offended or burdened by small differences.
From a Full Head and Empty Heart to BreakthroughThe speaker shares his background in the church and how he realized he had a full head but an empty heart, struggling as a slave to sin.
Discovering God as a Loving FatherTrue personal transformation began when he stopped seeing God as disappointed and came to know Him as a loving father.
Freedom from Sin through GraceRomans 6:14 transformed from a verse of condemnation into a glorious promise that sin will not master those under grace.Romans 6:14
If Any Man is Thirsty, Let Him ComeJesus calls out to those who remain thirsty in the midst of religious activity and deadness to receive rivers of living water.John 7:37–38
Entering God's Rest by Resting from Our WorksBelievers are called to enter a true Sabbath rest by resting from their own religious works and talents.Hebrews 4:9–10
Learning the Unforced Rhythms of GraceInstead of struggling in our own strength, we must keep company with Jesus and learn the unforced rhythms of grace.
It Is Not Good for Man to Be AloneJust as Adam needed a partner, individual holiness free from sin is not enough; God intends for us to be joined together in unity.
Moving from an Orphanage to a FamilyMany church experiences resemble well-run orphanages rather than true families where older brothers deeply love one another.
A Call to True New Covenant FellowshipThe conference aims to offer those thirsty for real fellowship a vision of the church as Christ's precious bride and pearl of great price.
