'Poiema, God's Workmanship' by Samuel Tai - Preview

50 POIÊMA, GOD’S WORKMANSHIP
Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for you, was
he? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
Think about it within a local church, where believers of
dissonant convictions and expectations are sitting in the
congregation judging a sermon based on their diverse
denominational or humanistic persuasions.
Think about it within a small cell group. Very often, members
agree to disagree over Bible discussions in order to maintain
social harmony. If some members do not believe in speaking in
tongues, the leader of the group will avoid it so that those who
do not believe in it will feel included and comfortable. So, the
group will find the lowest common factor for relational
cohesion within the group.
Just look at the power of “one mind” and awe of oneness in the
church of Acts:
Acts 2:42-47
They were continually devoting themselves to the
apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking
of bread and to prayer. Everyone kept feeling a sense
of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place
through the apostles. And all those who had believed were
together and had all things in common; and they began
selling their property and possessions and were sharing them
with all, as anyone might have need. Day by day
continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking
bread from house to house, they were taking their meals
together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God
and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding
to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Acts 4:32-35
And the congregation of those who believed were of
one heart and soul; and not one of them claimed that