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129The Kuki Christian Church leaders, led by Dr. T. Lunkim, madeacareful study of the church in the context of the Kukisociety.Finally, they concluded that the church is One.When the Kukis accept Jesus Christ as their Saviour andbelieve in His redemptive power, they should not remaindivided,which is against the teachings of the Bible.The basis of Kuki Christian unity is found in their faith inone Lord and one church.They are united as one people inChrist with a new perspective in life. The believers haveformed a new humanity in Christ. This new humanity is oneand the same in all tribes and nations of the world.Forconvenience and for a more effective life of witness andevangelism,the Kukis will form a Christian church of theirown under the Lordship of Jesus Christ who is the head ofthe church (Eph. 4:1-5, New International Versionl.8The foundation of the church is Jesus Christ.He isthe cornerstone on which this foundation is laid, and allbelievers becom~part of the building built upon ChristHimself (Matt. 21:42; 1 Pet. 2:4-5, New InternationalVersion) .9When the Kuki Christian leaders honestly faced thescriptural teachings on the church, they could not help butconclude that the Kuki Christian believers should not bePublishing Company, 1962), p. 228.ST. Lunkim, Kuki Christian Church, (Imphal: KukiChristian Church Tribal-Meitei Printing Works, 1982), p. 37.9Ibid., p ,3 S •