The explosive growth of the church in Jerusalem led to the first threat of division between two groups, as recorded in Acts 6:1-7. Wisely the apostles recommended that the church choose a few good men to handle the urgent need that had arisen. These seven men freed up the apostles to preach and pray, and the church grew even more. The threat to unity and the way the church handled it can teach us how we also can maintain unity and promote continued growth in our church.
The Parable of the Soils describes the division caused by Jesus' preaching and urges us to hear his word well to receive more and...
In a series of verbal skirmishes with religious leaders, Jesus showed who we are and how we should live as the image of God...
Paul addressed a serious conflict in the church and how to live differently: in unity, joy, gentleness, peace, and goodness.
