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One: Unity Through Union 1 Corinthians 12:12 August 13, 2017 By: Joey Tomlinson

e. Union with Christ means that we have ______________ for the ___________ ______ _________.

1 Corinthians 12:12

For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. (ESV) I. Union with _____________produces ___________ with one another.

This Week’s Songs: Glory To God May The People's Praise You All I Have Is Christ Worthy Worthy

II. Union with Christ is extremely ___________________. Recommended Resource:

III. Union with Christ is ______________________ for us. a. Union with Christ means that ___________ ________ is forgiven. b. Union with Christ means that we have ______________ righteousness. c. Union with Christ means that we have ______________ with God. d. Union with Christ means that we have the _____________ ___________ ______________.

Wilbourne, Rankin. Union with Christ: the way to know and enjoy God. Colorado Springs, CO: David C Cook, 2016

One: Unity Through Union 1 Corinthians 12:12 August 13, 2017 Small Group Questions *You do NOT have to answer or discuss every question. Feel free to just pick a few. These are meant to guide you in truth. If you are having trouble answering a question, ask your small group leader to help you. They are committed to helping you develop as an authentic follower of Christ.

Pastor Joey mentioned that in our union with Christ we have unity. How are you currently experiencing unity because of your union with Jesus?

2. Pastor Joey said, “We must be careful not to pit doctrine against being practical”. Define doctrine. How is doctrine practical?

The COMMUNITY: 1. What is your favorite place to go and hang out with people (and why do you like going to that particular place)? 3. Look for all the “in him” statements as you read Ephesians 1:3-14.

2. Tell us about a time when you felt really connected to others. What helped create your connectedness?

a. How does it make you feel to know all you have because of your union with Jesus?

Into the WORD/APPLICATION: Here are some suggested sites in order to dive deeper into God's Word: blueletterbible.org, desiringgod.org/articles/all, biblos.com, ccel.org, logos.com, connect.ligonier.org, thegospelcoalition.org/channel/bible-and-theology. 1. Read 1 Corinthians 12:12.

b. How does knowing all this is true change your daily life?