And these are in direct opposition to one another. The desire of the flesh is set against the desire of the Spirit. The flesh and the Spirit are not only opposed to one another the Apostle Paul’s description of this conflict in Galatians 5 makes it clear that they are mortal enemies. Our most fundamental choice as believers is choosing each day, each moment, which to obey. All rights reserved.The flesh and the Spirit are complete opposites.
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We endeavor to live in this Spirit-created unity by continuing in and holding fast to the Word of God and partaking of the blessings offered and given to us through Baptism and the Lord's Supper. If we are one with Christ Jesus and members of His body, the Church, we will also be united with all other true believers of all time.Īnd, such unity does not occur through church mergers and cooperative efforts it occurs where the Spirit brings people to faith in Christ and keeps them in that faith through the Word of God and the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. The way, then, to keep and preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace is to continue in the faith created in us by the mighty working of the Holy Spirit. Through the hearing of God's Word, He brings us to faith in Christ Jesus and keeps us trusting in our Savior. We do not create the unity the Spirit does, through the Word. This oneness, this unity, is of the Spirit. Thus, when we have faith in Christ Jesus and are baptized in His name, we are united to Him and are one with all other true believers in Christ (cf. He brings us into the family of God and unites us with Christ our Savior.
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It is the Spirit of God, working mightily through the Word of God and the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, who brings us to faith in Christ Jesus and keeps us in that faith. There is only one Savior, one Lord, one faith, one baptism and one God and Father of all who dwells in the hearts of His children by the Spirit.
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There is only one body of Christ, one Church - the communion of saints - made up of all who trust in Christ Jesus as Savior. "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling one Lord, one faith, one baptism one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all" (v. ".endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:3 (Read v.