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#115 Part 2: NT Wright, Esau McCaulley & Tim Mackie on race and the church

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Differentiated Unity in the Body of Christ

In a world where individuals claim unique identities, the call for followers of Jesus is to establish a differentiated unity, as seen in Ephesians 4 and 1 Corinthians 12. This differentiated unity consists of various ministries contributing to the unity of the body of Christ, each part functioning for the greater good of the whole. It is essential to reclaim this ecclesiological concept and not retreat into a self-centered, hierarchical view influenced by Plato. Embracing the biblical vision entails understanding God's purpose to unite all things in Christ, avoiding the pitfalls of individualism and hierarchy.

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