{"kind":"clesson","id":"nbc","lang":"en","langs":["en","zh"],"courseTitle":"New Believers Curriculum","cover":"content/courses/media/63671ad306351ce9.png","n":8,"m":1,"count":15,"lessonTitle":"“In Christ” (2) - The Body of Christ","title":"Further Study","blocks":[{"k":"h2","t":"Supplemental Lesson Points","fold":true,"c":[{"k":"p","t":"Additional notes are indicated in green.","note":true},{"k":"h3","t":"👣 Practical Actions ","fold":true,"c":[{"k":"li","t":"Do not neglect gathering with one another (Heb 10:25).","c":[{"k":"li","t":"Do not give excuses for not coming to church services or say that we can just worship God on our own at home, thereby isolating ourselves. ","note":true},{"k":"li","t":"Gathering together gives us the chance to be edified and encouraged by one another, while also providing us the opportunity to show love and serve each other.","note":true,"c":[{"k":"li","t":"We cannot say we love God whom we cannot see if we do not love the brothers and sisters whom we can see (1 Jn 4:20). ","note":true}]}]},{"k":"li","t":"Take steps to foster unity in the church.","c":[{"k":"li","t":"Ex: When we have conflicts or disagreements with a fellow brother or sister, sometimes arguments may break out, harsh words may be used, and people will feel hurt or offended. ","note":true,"c":[{"k":"li","t":"Talk it through when both parties are calm and speak with gentleness (Prov 15:1). Try to be understanding and empathetic; do not be quick to accuse, blame, or jump to conclusions. Seek reconciliation and be willing to forgive as Christ did.","note":true}]},{"k":"li","t":"Important principles to keep in mind: ","note":true,"c":[{"k":"li","t":"Be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger (Jas 1:19-20). ","note":true},{"k":"li","t":"Bear with one another in love (Eph 4:2). ","note":true},{"k":"li","t":"Speak with grace (Col 4:6).","note":true}]}]}]}]}],"pages":[{"m":1,"title":"Further Study"}],"prev":null,"next":null}