Broken Communion

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Broken communion is a profound theme in Scripture that highlights the consequences of sin and the call to reconciliation. In Genesis 3, the fall of humanity results in a severed relationship with God, illustrating the devastating effects of disobedience. This separation is echoed in Isaiah 59:2, where the prophet declares, 'But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you.' The New Testament further expounds on the nature of communion through the teachings of Jesus, who emphasizes the importance of unity among believers in John 17:21, praying that 'they may all be one.' Broken communion can manifest not only in our relationship with God but also in our interactions with one another, as Paul warns in 1 Corinthians 11:28-29 about the seriousness of partaking in the Lord's Supper unworthily, which can lead to judgment. Yet, the Bible also offers hope for restoration. In 2 Corinthians 5:18, Paul reminds us that through Christ, we are given the ministry of reconciliation, urging believers to mend broken relationships and restore communion with God and each other. Understanding broken communion invites us to reflect on our spiritual lives and seek the healing that comes from confession and repentance, as we are called to live in harmony, reflecting the love of Christ.

(Apostolic Vision) the Cause of Broken Communion

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In this sermon, the preacher begins by asking the congregation if they would be satisfied if their relationship with their spouse was like the relationship described in the Song of Solomon. He then reads a passage from the Song of Solomon that describes the deep love and intimacy between the bride a

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Genesis 3:1

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field that the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden?’””

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Isaiah 59:2

“But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear.”

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John 17:21

“that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.”

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1 Corinthians 11:28

“Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.”

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2 Corinthians 5:18

“All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:”

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Colossians 1:20

“and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross. Once you were alienated from God and were hostile in your minds, engaging in evil deeds.”

1 Corinthians 12:12

“The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ.”

Colossians 3:11

“Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.”

2 Corinthians 5:19

“that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.”

John 17:11

“I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, protect them by Your name, the name You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one.”