Tag Archives: Unity

Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 25th October 2013

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Do we not all have one Father? Did not one God create us? Why do we profane the covenant of our ancestors by being unfaithful to one another? (Mal 2:10 NIV) Jesus said: “By this everyone will know that you … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 4:5b-6

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

One baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. (Eph 4:5b-6 NIV) Holy Baptism is that great and wonderful instrument of our Lord through which he creates the one holy and … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 4:4

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called. (Eph 4:4 NIV) The one Holy Spirit rules all members of the Church and causes them to be children of the … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 4:5a

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

One Lord, one faith. (Eph 4:5a NIV) At the core of Christian unity is the one Lord Jesus Christ. All members of the Church acknowledge him as their only head and heart. Therefore there is nothing that can support, promote … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 4:4a

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

There is one body and one Spirit, (Eph 4:4 NIV) God’s Church is alive in one Spirit and vitalized by the same. If on account of this word also confess that just as there is only one Lord, so there … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 4:3

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (Eph 4:3 NIV) The doctrine about true Church unity and union is vital in a world full of differences, opposition and animosity and everyone who … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 4:1

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. (Eph 4:1 NIV) The apostle St. Paul is imprisoned in Rome and thinks about his congregation in Ephesus – … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 4:2

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (Eph 4:2 NIV) Since we are called to unity, our life in communion has a common goal. That is why this apostolic instruction. It presupposes the love, … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1. Corinthians 12:7

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. (1Co 12:7 NIV) The apostles answers the question: Why are the spiritual gifts given? Nobody should take his gifts as a personal reward or something to be … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1 John 3:15

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life in him. (1Jo 3:15 NIV) There’s hot warfare go on between the world and the Church. That ongoing conflict between unbelief and true … Continue reading →

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