religion semester two - ecumenism bible quotes

Question 1

ecumenism definition

Answer 1

The principle or aim of promoting unity among the world’s Christian Churches.

Question 2

Corinthians 12:12-27

Answer 2

(12) just as a body, though one, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with christ….. but God has put the body together… (25) so that there should be no division in the body, but that’s its parts should have equal concern for each other. (26) if one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if that one part is honoured, every part rejoices with it.
(27) now you are the boy of Christ, and each one of you is part of it

Question 3

how Corinthians 12:12-27 relates to ecumenism

Answer 3

Corinthians 12:12-27 relates to unity among all, through the quote “ (25) so that there should be no division in the body, but that’s its parts should have equal concern for each other. “ it speaks on all denominations of Christianity and how those denominations should have equal care, unity and concern for one another as children of Christ.

Question 4

how Corinthians 12:12-27 might be important to Christians

Answer 4

Corinthians 12:12-27 may be important to Christians because it reminds us we all ‘breathe through the same lungs’, all Christian denominations and their followers, follow the same god and through that, we are all connected and should treat each other as if we were ‘one’ this unificiation is the core principle of ecumenism and displayed through the quote (26-27) “ if one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honoured, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it”

Question 5

how do you think Corinthians 12:12-27 will encourage Christians to act?

Answer 5

I believe Corinthians 12:12-27 will encourage all Christians to seek for total unification. It should work as a reminder to remain friendly and care for each other.

Question 6

Ephesians 4:2-6

Answer 6

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace. There are one body and one spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were all called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and father to all, who is over all and through all and in all.