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Agree with One Another (2 Cor. 13:11b)

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What happens when the gospel goes out to all nations, creating a diverse church that must overcome deep ethnic and cultural divisions?
The episode begins with a prayer and an introduction to the Feast of Epiphany, which marks the visit of the Magi to Jesus. The speaker explains that Epiphany highlights how the gospel is intended for all nations, breaking down ethnic and cultural dividing lines. This creates a diverse church that must learn to live together despite differences. The speaker introduces the 'one another' commands of the New Testament, noting there are over 50 such exhortations. He announces a six-week series focusing on six of these commands, starting with 'agree with one another' from 2 Corinthians 13:11. The speaker provides context about the Corinthian church, which was dynamic, diverse, and dysfunctional. He analyzes the Greek word 'phroneo', translated as 'agree with' or 'be of one mind', showing it emphasizes harmony in relationships. The sermon distinguishes between two threats to churches: disagreeing on essential doctrine and morality, and being contentious over non-essential matters. Paul's command addresses the second threat. The speaker explores reasons people struggle to agree, including enjoying disagreement, loving ideas more than people, and pride. He emphasizes that disagreements will happen in churches, and believers must choose peace, humility, and love. The sermon concludes by describing the benefits of an agreeable church, where love grows and Jesus is glorified.

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A thoughtful Anglican sermon that turns agreement into a practical vision for church life.

Agreement receives a measured theological treatment in this Anglican sermon, moving from Epiphany and the magi into Paul's call to agree with one another. Its center is the Greek verb phroneo, presented as a way of thinking, forming judgment, and taking on an attitude.

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You get a measured sermon on church unity, moving from Epiphany's magi to Paul's word phroneo and the call to agree with one another.

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