Romans 12:3-5

 

Romans 12:3-5

You are One Body in Christ

 

Rom 12:3  For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 

Rom 12:4  For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 

Rom 12:5  So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 

 

          1.      The Strength of the Church of Christ is Her Equality – vs. 3

a.       The gift of grace given to Paul is of no greater importance than the gifts of grace given to all the members of the Church

                                                              i.      What is the Church?

1.      The Church was founded by her head who is Christ

a.       Matthew 16:18 

b.      Ephesians 4:15-16 

2.      The Church is made up of a people that are born again

a.       John 3:3 

3.      The Church is made up a people committed to a regular gathering to worship their Savior

a.       Hebrews 10:25 

4.      The Church is a people committed to submitting to godly leadership

a.       Hebrews 13:7 

5.      The Church is a people committed to carrying out the great commission

a.       Matthew 28:18-20 

6.      The Church is a people committed to right doctrine

a.       Acts 2:42 

b.      The gift of grace given to you is of equal importance to the gifts of grace given to all the members of the Church

                                                              i.      What is the Gift that Paul is referring to?

1.      Paul is referring to the unique gifts of the Spirit given to all the members of the Body of Christ.

a.       1 Corinthians 12:4-8 

c.       Every member should remember the seriousness of neglecting their duty to use their gift of grace for the benefit of the Church

                                                              i.      How do I fit in?

1.      1 Corinthians 12:12-14 

2.      1 Corinthians 12:23-27

d.      Every member should consider the uniqueness of their gift of grace

                                                              i.      What am I to do?

1.      Do not fall into the trap of comparison which reveals spiritual immaturity

a.       1 Corinthians 3:1-4 

           2.      The Strength of the Church of Christ is Her Unity – vs. 4-5

a.       There are many members of the Church of Christ and each of them have a unique function. – vs. 4

                                                              i.      1 Corinthians 3:9-11 

b.      All the members of the Body of Christ are: - vs. 5

                                                              i.      Great in number

1.      Acts 2:47 

                                                            ii.      United in Christ

1.      John 17:9-10 

                                                          iii.      Dependent on each other

1.      Colossians 2:19