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We Are 1 in Christ

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We Are 1 in Christ

📖 “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 12:12 (KJV)

In the church at Corinth, believers were divided into different groups and began identifying themselves with various names (1 Corinthians 1:12–13). The same happens today — we call ourselves Baptist, Methodist, Anglican, Pentecostal, and so on. But in reality, we all belong to Christ. These labels create separation. As new Christians, we are called to unity, not division. Jesus is not divided, and we should not be either.

Once, when applying for a license to conduct marriages, I was asked, “What is your denomination?” I responded, “We are part of the Body of Christ — we have no label, we are simply Christians.” Then they asked how many members we had. I said, “We don’t keep formal membership. Everyone who is born again is welcome. We are all equal before God.” That is the heart of New Christian Prayer Church — unity in Jesus alone.

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When we lay hands in prayer, we show that we are one in spirit. Education, wealth, or social status does not give anyone a higher place — it is only by God’s grace. As Paul said, “But by the grace of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10). If we are given gifts to preach or teach, it is not because we earned them — it’s all from Him.

In the early church, Peter was corrected by Paul when he made a distinction between Jewish and Gentile believers (Galatians 2:11–14). Even today, in places like India, believers still face caste-based divisions. Others may say that without confirmation, you cannot take Holy Communion. These are false ideas — true Christian teaching tells us that everyone who is born again is equal in Jesus .

Let us not participate in any tradition or ritual that causes division. As members of the New Christian Prayer Church and as new Christians, we are part of one family. We are saved by grace, not by our titles or practices. Let us remain as one, walk in love, and pray in unity.

 

Understanding 5 Spiritual Responsibilities 

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June 9 Daily Devotional

Understanding Spiritual Responsibilities

“After that, he was seen of James” (1 Corinthians 15:7).

In the life of faith, understanding the roles God has for His servants is essential. The Lord’s seventh appearance after His resurrection was to James, a key apostle and spiritual leader among the early believers. James was highly respected, as seen in the book of Acts, where believers sought his guidance on important matters concerning the church (Acts 12:17; 15:13). The Lord’s appearance to James was no accident—it prepared him for a significant spiritual responsibility: leading and judging in God’s House.

This teaches us a vital lesson about spiritual leadership and responsibility within the  Church  community. God strengthens those He calls to bear greater burdens for His glory. Yet, many believers today attend church meetings primarily to receive—whether that be encouragement, messages, or music—without fully embracing their role in building God’s Kingdom. True Christian service, however, involves more than passive participation; it demands active involvement in serving others and advancing the gospel.

Paul’s words in Philippians echo this truth: “I count all things but loss… That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection” (Phil. 3:8, 10), and “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Phil. 4:13). To experience the fullness of Christ’s power, we must be willing to carry responsibilities for the growth of God’s House—our spiritual family.